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New Router For Eircom?

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  • 20-07-2009 1:54pm
    #1
    Copyright
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    Hey,

    First off, sorry to be posting this really but Nobody Replied to the one I posted in a thread, Im on my way out, and looking to buy a router that will work great with eircom, Im on 3mb ? if that matters, And I Want one ideal for online gaming :cool: One that can do NAT 2 , Is the main reason for getting a new one, plus my netopia is broke lol,
    And can you post the settings I will need to enter for it to work on eircom,

    Thanks


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    Tim M-U
    Closed Accounts Posts: 417 ✭✭Tim M-U


    ok, here are the settings for eircom broadband:

    Settings

    Primary DNS:
    213.94.190.194
    Secondary DNS:
    213.94.190.236
    Incoming Mail Server
    (New Webmail users)    :
    webmail.eircom.net
    Incoming Mail Server
    (Webmail Classic users)    :
    mail1.eircom.net
    Outgoing Mail Server:
    mail1.eircom.net
    Mail Server Type:
    POP3
    more settings
    Basic Modem Config:
    Username: eircom
    Password: broadband1
    Encapsulation: PPPoE
    Multiplexing: LLC Based
    VPI: 8
    VCI: 35
    Webspace FTP Server:
    homepage.eircom.net
    FTP Server Port:
    21
    Default Web Folder:
    public_html
    Default Web Page:
    index.html

    - its PPPoE for eircom dsl broadband

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    I have a belkin wireless G plus router here, no problem ever with it, its the cable one though, because the eircom router is sooo slow with 3mb, and fast with belkin.

    dont get confused between Cable routers and DSL routers:

    A DSL router: is a modem (what eircom supply to DSL costumers who want broadband) this is available with builtin WiFi wireless internet.

    A cable router: is a router which enables WiFi wireless internet for you, so you can use the internet anywhere near it.

    --

    try buying the cheapest in the shop with a good speed (G+, is great with 3mb broadband)

    -

    hope all this info helps!

    Tim.


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    #3
    Copyright
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    Thanks for the reply, Thank you for the settings :) ,

    I was just wondering though if anyone can give me the name of a router to buy, that does NAT 2, and works great wireless, Thanks

    how's this 1 ?
    http://www.dabs.ie/products/netgear-dg834gt-wireless-108mbps-modem-router-3JCZ.html?q=dg834gt
    http://cgi.ebay.ie/Netgear-DG834GT-108-Mbps-Super-Wireless-ADSL-Router_W0QQitemZ130319363749QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_Networking_SM?hash=item1e57a3aea5&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1301|293%3A1|294%3A50

    whats with the price difference lol ? I know its used but ?


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    Tim M-U
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    Hi again,

    netgear is usually more expensive, but id say they are good.
    the modem/router you linked us, is 108Mbps speed, the more the speed the speed its faster wirelessly and more via wire.

    i honistly would just by the cheapest router to meet your requirements. the belkin G+wifi modem/router , works great with wireless and eircom 3mb( thats what i have) .


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    Copyright
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    Tim M-U wrote: »
    Hi again,

    netgear is usually more expensive, but id say they are good.
    the modem/router you linked us, is 108Mbps speed, the more the speed the speed its faster wirelessly and more via wire.

    i honistly would just by the cheapest router to meet your requirements. the belkin G+wifi modem/router , works great with wireless and eircom 3mb( thats what i have) .

    thanks ;) , What about NAT 2 for ps3, and open nat for 360?


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    Tim M-U
    Closed Accounts Posts: 417 ✭✭Tim M-U


    the belkin works with psp, nintendo wii... it creates a wireless network. never heard of NAT 2


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    Varik
    Registered Users Posts: 12,536 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    i have D-Link DSL-2740B got nat 2 with it first time, has alot more option than the eircom one.
    for the port forwarding stuff it's great can input all the ports you need at once for each setup so no repeating steps.


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    Copyright
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    Varik wrote: »
    i have D-Link DSL-2740B got nat 2 with it first time, has alot more option than the eircom one.
    for the port forwarding stuff it's great can input all the ports you need at once for each setup so no repeating steps.

    nice one , where did you get that ? how much :cool: thanks


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    dub45
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    Copyright wrote: »
    nice one , where did you get that ? how much :cool: thanks

    Have you ever heard of Google? :rolleyes:

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=337363


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    Copyright
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    dub45 wrote: »
    Have you ever heard of Google? :rolleyes:

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=337363

    duh :rolleyes:

    Would be nice to have bought one in ireland instead of somewhere foreign so I thought i'd ask, sorry


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    dub45
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    Copyright wrote: »
    duh :rolleyes:

    Would be nice to have bought one in ireland instead of somewhere foreign so I thought i'd ask, sorry

    And Google again!

    http://www.techdirect.ie/INU_common/INU_searchL9.ASP?searchstr=DSL+2740B&TestFieldLoginArea=

    Lots of information and mixed user reviews:

    http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=4158


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    Copyright
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    double post sorry,


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    Copyright
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    Alright lads,

    Best 1 ?

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=337363

    Or

    http://www.dabs.ie/products/netgear-dg834gt-wireless-108mbps-modem-router-3JCZ.html

    Or, Are there any other good ones, for nat 2, with Eircom

    Thanks!


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    oisin
    Registered Users Posts: 239 ✭✭oisin


    Did you contact Eircom? my eircom router stopped working on wireless, I rang Eircom and they sent me a new one.


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    Copyright
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    oisin wrote: »
    Did you contact Eircom? my eircom router stopped working on wireless, I rang Eircom and they sent me a new one.

    yeah there sending me a new one, I guess I wasnt the only one with that problem ,exact same for me, but Im gonna get a new router anyways, that can do nat 2 etc, Play ps3 online properly and mediashare,


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    ongarite
    Registered Users Posts: 8,249 ✭✭✭ongarite


    Copyright wrote: »
    Alright lads,

    Best 1 ?

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=337363

    Or

    http://www.dabs.ie/products/netgear-dg834gt-wireless-108mbps-modem-router-3JCZ.html

    Or, Are there any other good ones, for nat 2, with Eircom

    Thanks!

    I've the Netgear DG834GT for over 4 years and never had a day of trouble with it. Its rock solid, good solid wireless strength & you can load custom firmware on it also & its works with NAT2 out of the box.

    You can pick them up very cheap on eBay also.


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    Copyright
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    ongarite wrote: »
    I've the Netgear DG834GT for over 4 years and never had a day of trouble with it. Its rock solid, good solid wireless strength & you can load custom firmware on it also & its works with NAT2 out of the box.

    You can pick them up very cheap on eBay also.

    Thanks for the reply, I seen them on eBay, branded to Sky ? for like 30 euros , to good to be true?


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    ongarite
    Registered Users Posts: 8,249 ✭✭✭ongarite


    Copyright wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply, I seen them on eBay, branded to Sky ? for like 30 euros , to good to be true?

    Not really. They can be unbranded & re-loaded with newest Netgear or DGTeam firmware using the Netgear flash recovery utility.
    See this excellent guide here:
    http://www.kitz.co.uk/routers/skyDG834GT_flash.htm


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    Copyright
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    ongarite wrote: »
    Not really. They can be unbranded & re-loaded with newest Netgear or DGTeam firmware using the Netgear flash recovery utility.
    See this excellent guide here:
    http://www.kitz.co.uk/routers/skyDG834GT_flash.htm

    sweet, thanks mate
    know anywhere other than eBay to buy that one at the same price, I cant buy off ebay, having bit of problem with paypal at the moment lol.


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    Calebmcd
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭Calebmcd


    You can get NAT1 on your PS3.

    Setup your PS3 through PPPOE.

    Enter user/Password

    eircom@eircom.net/broadband1

    auto the rest.

    NAT1!


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    Copyright
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    Calebmcd wrote: »
    You can get NAT1 on your PS3.

    Setup your PS3 through PPPOE.

    Enter user/Password

    eircom@eircom.net/broadband1

    auto the rest.

    NAT1!

    I know :),

    Just cant mediashare :(


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    #22
    Varik
    Registered Users Posts: 12,536 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    that netgear seems to be oly adsl 1


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    ongarite
    Registered Users Posts: 8,249 ✭✭✭ongarite


    Varik wrote: »
    that netgear seems to be oly adsl 1

    It used to be but later firmware updates added ADSL2 & ADSL+ support.


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    Calebmcd
    Registered Users Posts: 363 ✭✭Calebmcd


    I also have a Netgear DGN834PN, it gives me Nat2.

    http://www.dabs.ie/products/netgear-wpn824-router-and-wpn111-usb-54H6.html?refs=50542


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    Copyright
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    excellent lads thanks :D

    Anyone else got a router that has nat 2 in a good price range?

    I tried with my spear 2247 nwg-eir by updating to 2247-02 firmware ( someone told me to try it and open some ports and it would get nat2) but the router wouldnt work after updating firmware, then tried a few times but no DSL at all,


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    #26
    Copyright
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    just got my new modem off eircom today

    2246-62

    and STILL my wireless seems to bring down the connection, if I connect to psn or xbox live the connection drops :mad:?


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