Wireless router power problem

groom

Hi,
I got a US D-Link DIR628 Wireless router along with a US adapter

The adapter input is 100-120v, 0.4A, 50-60Hz ,
output is +5.0v 2.5A

The router input is the same as the adapter input (obvious probably)

What are my options in Dublin for getting an adapter for the US power adapter or getting a UK/Ireland adapter for a reasonable price?

I checked with Peats (told me to ring D-Link) and Maplins (told me they could get an adapter but it'd be €49 - More than the router cost).
I checked eBay and can get an EU adapter from China for about €8. It's the correct output and I don't know the EU voltage but I think it's the same as here - 200-240v so it could be alright but will take an age to get to me.

I was hoping to just find the correct thing in a drawer at home or at work. Any ideas?

jor el

You need a 120-220V Step Up transformer. These are normally available in low and higher power variants. You need one that can do 50W (120V * 0.4A).

Failing that, you need a new AC-DC adapter that can deliver 2.5A at 5V. Most of the cheap ones will only do a few hundred mA, so are useless.

It's probably going to work out more expensive than if you'd bought the router in Ireland (or EU).

groom

A different Maplins say they've got the adapter I need for €24 so not so bad but still something I rather not pay for a simple cable but anyhow - you live and learn - I'll import from the UK instead of the states next time. It never crossed my mind until I opened the box and it dawned on me

Alun

You ought to be able to find something suitable here ...

http://stores.ebay.ie/power-adapters

jor el

groom wrote: »

A different Maplins say they've got the adapter I need for €24 so not so bad but still something I rather not pay for a simple cable

It's not a simple cable though, it's a transformer or new high current power supply. Neither of which comes cheap.