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Help In Settin Up a Wireless Router/Connection

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19-12-2006 12:43am

Antamojo

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I was hoping to get a wireless router before Christmas so I can connect my Wii to the internet. I need detailed help cos I'm a newbie when it comes to this sort of stuff. I have this connection with Eircom - the 3mb one - and the Netopia 3341 Box

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[URL="http://www.netopia.com/equipment/images/npp/photos/3341.no.stand.gif"]http://www.netopia.com/equipment/images/npp/photos/3341.no.stand.gif[/URL]

I don't have a clue on what router to get for this, how to set it up, how much to spend, etc.
Will I have to pay more to Eircom? Does it make it any slower/faster?
Can anyone guide me on this one plz?

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#2 19-12-2006 2:01am
dub45

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If you are a complete newbie to wireless then an all in one would be the best bet - it is much easier to set up - an all in one combines a modem and wireless router. Something like the Netgear DG834g would be a pretty solid recommendation generally but I am not sure about compatibility with the Wii.

http://www.netgear.co.uk/extra/h_wirelessrouter_dg834g.php

You will not have to pay Eircom anything extra if you use a wireless router

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#3 19-12-2006 3:51am
thebman

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Nintendo have recommended routers at nintendowificonnection.com I think it is.

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#4 19-12-2006 10:59am
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Replace that netopia with this other netopia for €24.99 (setup instructions in here as well as sourcing details)

keep your current netopia spare in case.

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#5 19-12-2006 11:05am
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dub45 wrote:

Something like the Netgear DG834g would be a pretty solid recommendation generally but I am not sure about compatibility with the Wii.

FWIW this router works perfectly with the DS.

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#6 19-12-2006 5:01pm
Antamojo

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dub45 wrote:

If you are a complete newbie to wireless then an all in one would be the best bet - it is much easier to set up - an all in one combines a modem and wireless router. Something like the Netgear DG834g would be a pretty solid recommendation generally but I am not sure about compatibility with the Wii.

http://www.netgear.co.uk/extra/h_wirelessrouter_dg834g.php

You will not have to pay Eircom anything extra if you use a wireless router

Sounds nice, how much? Anywhere to get it on the Northside? (City Centre preferably)

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#7 19-12-2006 5:04pm
Sponge Bob

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marx computer maybe ??

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#8 19-12-2006 5:15pm
stanley1

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Try Here

http://www.elara.ie/products/detailsfull.asp?productcode=ECE871160&productID=S1716753

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#9 19-12-2006 6:01pm
Antamojo

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The Netgear DG834g is a bit pricey
Any cheaper in the shops?
Where's Marx Computer?

Sponge Bob wrote:

Replace that netopia with this other netopia for €24.99 (setup instructions in here as well as sourcing details)

keep your current netopia spare in case.

Is there anywhere you can get this on the Northside like currys in jervis or peats near smyth's ? Would this be just as good as the other?

Any other good ones available in town? Under 100 euro

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#10 19-12-2006 7:43pm
Antamojo

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I seen this on the peats website

http://www.peats.com/cgi-bin/test_new/catalog.cgi?view_product=1&id=20007

looks good to me but will it be reliable and be able to connect to my wii?
Need feedback

More specs

http://www1.canyon-tech.com/products/show.cfm/Networking/Net/Wireless_Products_IEEE_802.11g/CN-WF514

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