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Replacing UPC Cisco Router

  • 02-11-2010 4:29pm
    #1
    super_furry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,341 ✭✭✭✭


    Really had enough with this piece of rubbish. Had no end of problems with it connecting/dropping/failing to connect to my Xbox 360 and PS3 while being fine with the laptops in the house.

    If I want to replace the Cisco WiFi modem is it as simply as disconnecting it and plugging a new one in? Also are there any specific replacement people would recommend. Cheers.


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  • #2
    Mister Gooey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 650 ✭✭✭Mister Gooey


    Get yourself a good router (I have a Linksys wrt610n) and just use the UPC router in bridge/gateway mode. There threads on this forum on how to do this. You need to go into the UPC router settings etc... Thats what I did the last year and have not looked back since. Could have up to 8 wireless connections to the Linksys router (plus two wired) and I have never any problems.;


  • #3
    flamegrill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,862 ✭✭✭flamegrill


    You can't swap in a router to replace it. As Mister Gooey said get yourself a router and stick the Cisco into bridge mode. I myself have had a lot of issues with the Cisco and I believe I'll be getting a replacement or one of the SA modems as I already have a decent router.

    If you want to use wireless I'd advise you to ensure you get a router that can do 5.xGhz 802.11n. There's a lot of routers in housing estates using 2.4ghz regular wifi and you won't get 30Meg out of your UPC (if it is 30meg) unless you find a free channel.

    An app called inSSIDer (download off the web) can tell you what channels are highly used. Pick one that's not used that much or like I said above get a 5.xGhz wireless N router. Your clients need to support 5.xGhz wireless n aswell, most smart phones don't. :/

    FYI there's a few that have dual radios that can do 5.x and 2.x ghz, these are pretty good so keep an eye on the specs.

    HTH,

    Paul


  • #4
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    I've just been through this myself. I had UPC replace the Cisco modem with a Scientific Atlanta 2203 non wi-fi modem and bought an Apple Airport Extreme for €159. I now have reliable 30mb over wifi. Here's my thread, if you're interested: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056068450


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