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  • 21-09-2012 7:02pm
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    ugglasdav
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    hi there, looking into getting a new wireless router because the basic UPC router (EPC2425) is pure crap in terms of its wireless ability, so i need some recommendations for a new router which i can use the DMZ feature to connect to, im currently on the 30mb package so ill need something that has got good wireless range for better speeds, thanks :)


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    FoxT
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    ugglasdav wrote: »
    hi there, looking into getting a new wireless router because the basic UPC router (EPC2425) is pure crap in terms of its wireless ability, so i need some recommendations for a new router which i can use the DMZ feature to connect to, im currently on the 30mb package so ill need something that has got good wireless range for better speeds, thanks :)

    I think you have a cisco epc2425. This is a home gateway - ie it is a combination of cable modem & wireless router. The TV cable connects into the back, is that right? If so, you may not be able to replace it yourself. If you install a different DOCSIS CM then the MAC address will likely be blocked, & it simply will not come online. I think the best option is probably to get an 802.11n wireless Access Point & connect that to the gateway, using an ethernet cable.


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    ugglasdav
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭ugglasdav


    FoxT wrote: »
    I think you have a cisco epc2425. This is a home gateway - ie it is a combination of cable modem & wireless router. The TV cable connects into the back, is that right? If so, you may not be able to replace it yourself. If you install a different DOCSIS CM then the MAC address will likely be blocked, & it simply will not come online. I think the best option is probably to get an 802.11n wireless Access Point & connect that to the gateway, using an ethernet cable.

    i would connect the new router up through DMZ, the UPC will still be there but i will have a better router connected to it, just need an idea on what router to get but


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    rcanpolat
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    ugglasdav wrote: »
    i would connect the new router up through DMZ, the UPC will still be there but i will have a better router connected to it, just need an idea on what router to get but

    You could open up the Cisco, find the broadcast point, solder on some wire, drill a hole into the box and add a dipole antenna. its going to improve the signal!

    Otherwise buy a Cisco Linksys E4200 v2 Dual-Band N900 router

    http://reviews.cnet.com/routers/cisco-linksys-e4200-v2/4505-3319_7-35098697.html


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