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Problems with Smart.

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  • 04-08-2008 2:08am
    #1
    AnimalRights
    Registered Users Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭


    At the moment I cannot get through to 3 sites
    Eurogamer, BT ireland and don't laugh at the 3rd, Smart forums!
    Also I can get through to pix.ie but cannot upload pictures there.
    I can go to any other sites and upload anywhere else.
    Any ideas what the hell is happening?

    Only thing I can think of is that I bought a new Belkins DSL wireless router today, the Smart Aoylink one died on me.


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    alec76
    Registered Users Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    that could be BELKIN, alright--- worst routers ever, imho.
    i wasnt able to browse www.komplett.ie with mine
    anyhow --- u might try play around with MTU setting or better change it alltogheter :)
    what model is that?


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    AnimalRights
    Registered Users Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭AnimalRights


    TY very much for that reply, this piece of **** is going back the minute the Ilac/Argos opens!
    I can't get through to Komplett either.
    that's 4 sites now and counting and also that uploading problem to Pix.ie!
    I doubt IT direct is open today.

    It was the G model, thats all I can see as the model number.


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    alec76
    Registered Users Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    check underneath of the router
    mine :
    model F5D7633-4


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    Thomas_S_Hunterson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,151 ✭✭✭Thomas_S_Hunterson


    Belkin have caused me nothing but trouble. Get a Linksys or something.


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    AnimalRights
    Registered Users Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭AnimalRights


    alec76 wrote: »
    check underneath of the router
    mine :
    model F5D7633-4
    Same model yes.
    Sean_K wrote: »
    Belkin have caused me nothing but trouble. Get a Linksys or something.
    Anywhere else have them besides Komplett?
    IT Direct in Parliment street?
    Prob closed today anyway.


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    alec76
    Registered Users Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    BTW u dont have stand alone adsl modem? (without wi-fi )-- if yes--
    get a linksys wrt54gl or Buffalo WHR-HP-G54

    http://www.dabs.ie/ProductList.aspx?SearchTerms=wrt54gl&SearchMode=All&SearchKey=All&PageMode=3&NavigationKey=0&SearchType=1
    http://www.dabs.ie/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=4Z6F&SearchType=1&SearchTerms=Buffalo+WHR+HP+G54&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&NavigationKey=0


    (they dont have an integrated adsl modem-- just wi-fi routers), but they are cheap and u can flash it with DD-WRT firmware
    http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Index:FAQ#Which_router_should_I_buy.3F
    this free linux based firmware will turn your 50-60 euro router into professional grade unit (smth u could buy for 500-600 euro :) )


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    AnimalRights
    Registered Users Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭AnimalRights


    I need a wireless so Linksys are the best I gather? can't get through to Komplett to order one though, router issues and all that :D


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    Marcus
    Registered Users Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭Marcus


    Does anyone know the technical reason why this router would have issues accessing some sites and not others? I presume there is a low level incompatibility with some Internet infrastruture along the path to the troubled sites...


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    Marcus
    Registered Users Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭Marcus


    AnimalRights wrote: »
    I need a wireless so Linksys are the best I gather? can't get through to Komplett to order one though, router issues and all that :D
    Have you tried changing the channel? http://www.belkin.com/uk/support/article/?lid=enu&pid=F5D7633uk4A&aid=8168&scid=0
    Also... does the router work when you connect directly with a cable?


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    alec76
    Registered Users Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    AnimalRights well, Linksys --- it is department of CISCO group
    i've got linksys wrt54gl --- BUT u should have a separate adsl modem ( or cable modem if u gonna switch to NTL )to use it


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    AnimalRights
    Registered Users Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭AnimalRights


    I am no tech head Alec, but all I know is that I've always used a router!
    Looking at that page now Marcus.


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    AnimalRights
    Registered Users Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭AnimalRights


    iampixie wrote: »
    Have you tried changing the channel? http://www.belkin.com/uk/support/article/?lid=enu&pid=F5D7633uk4A&aid=8168&scid=0
    Also... does the router work when you connect directly with a cable?

    All channels failed and yes I am using my workstation.
    I'd also tried a diff browser and same problems with the sites were their.

    Going to change it the minute Argos opens and then get the netgear, if that's ****e then I'll order the Linksys of Komplett.
    I'm away from Thursday anyway for a music fest in Blackpool so can manage best part of the week without the internet.....hopefully!


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    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,481 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    iampixie wrote: »
    Does anyone know the technical reason why this router would have issues accessing some sites and not others? I presume there is a low level incompatibility with some Internet infrastruture along the path to the troubled sites...

    Could be DNS issue or MTU setting,
    MTU setting can sometimes cause problems accessing banking sites etc basically anything secure.

    DNS is easy test just use opendns.com


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