Eircom Broadband Hardware Refresh Possible/Worthwhile ?

eddiem74

So I have had broadband with Eircom for around 4+ years now. I have the Netopia 3341 DSL modem, and I connect this to a Belkin 54g Wireless Router (Model: F5D7230) via ethernet to provide wireless around the house.


I am just wondering:

1. Is it possible to replace the Eircom provided Netopia modem?
2. If yes, what would you recommend to replace it with?
3. Any suggestions also for a new wireless router ? I was considering the D-Link DIR 655.

I am looking to set-up some fixed ethernet connections for HTPC/extenders/etc. so want to have a gigabyte set-up, and also the best wireless set-up I can also.

Appreciate your advice on what's possible, and what's worthwhile as I am a somewhat of a novice in this area. Thanks !

pizzahead77

Why now just replace both devices with a combined modem & wireless router - would be cheaper to buy one of these rather than 2 separate devices. Cheaper on the electricity bills too as you are only running one device.

Can't recommend any gigabit capable devices as I don't use them but I'm sure others can

eddiem74

pizzahead77 wrote: »

Why now just replace both devices with a combined modem & wireless router - would be cheaper to buy one of these rather than 2 separate devices. Cheaper on the electricity bills too as you are only running one device.

Can't recommend any gigabit capable devices as I don't use them but I'm sure others can

I didn't know you could get combined. So from a quick search something like the D-Link DSL-2740B would possibly do the job ?

Can anyone confirm 100% I can replace the Eircom Netopia modem with no issues.

Also suggestions on replacement hardware appreciated - is the D-Link 2740B the one ?

Thanks !

kamin99

eddiem74 wrote: »

I didn't know you could get combined. So from a quick search something like the D-Link DSL-2740B would possibly do the job ?

Can anyone confirm 100% I can replace the Eircom Netopia modem with no issues.

Also suggestions on replacement hardware appreciated - is the D-Link 2740B the one ?

Thanks !

Yes you can ,i Never used eircom modem i use Netgear DG834G with 3MB eircom for the last 3 years ,no issues what so ever , i would suggest you wait for few months and get the latest wirless N final draft which boost the speed 10X between Netgear and your computer . already on sale in USA

RANGEMAX DUAL BAND WIRELESS-N ROUTER WNDR3300


http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/RangeMaxNEXTWirelessRoutersandGateways/WNDR3300.aspx
cheers

eddiem74

kamin99 wrote: »

Yes you can ,i Never used eircom modem i use Netgear DG834G with 3MB eircom for the last 3 years ,no issues what so ever , i would suggest you wait for few months and get the latest wirless N final draft which boost the speed 10X between Netgear and your computer . already on sale in USA

RANGEMAX DUAL BAND WIRELESS-N ROUTER WNDR3300


http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/RangeMaxNEXTWirelessRoutersandGateways/WNDR3300.aspx
cheers

Komplett shows stock due in next week of the WNDR3300 but it does not have gigabyte ethernet, which I want at this point. Also some reviews don't seem overly positive.

From some further reading it would seem the D-Link 2740B also does not have gigabyte ethernet.

So looking like I am heading back to the D-Link DIR 655.

Anyone else got any suggestions ?

eddiem74

Any other advice or guidance before I go for the D-Link ?

Thanks !