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Help finding a router

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  • 05-06-2013 7:45pm
    #1
    daredevil360
    Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭


    Hi

    I am currently with imagine on an Eircom 3mg dsl line for broadband ,using the ZyEXL P-660HW-T1 v3 router ,I have several devices connected , Xbox 360 ,PS3 4 smart phones and a laptop .

    The gaming consoles work fine Nat open ,and laptop no probs problem lies with the phones
    constantly dropping WiFi signal ,and strangely
    in order to send webtexts / Viber messages I
    have to turn on and off WiFi on the phone in
    order for it to send ! and a long delay in
    recieving notifications also , WiFi is not on sleep
    on the phones ,actually always on .There are no chordless phones or baby monitors near the router and I have elevated its position too .


    I have read endless threads on here about this router and the problems people have with it ,and I have tried all WiFi channels etc ... So I am looking at buying a new router ,spotted one in Argos a Netgear Wireless N 300 for €65 will this do the job ? Or am I just missing something in the ZyXEL settings . Any advice appreciated thanks .


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    #2
    zg3409
    Registered Users Posts: 6,733 ✭✭✭zg3409


    Sounds like it is a problem with the phones.

    The unit you suggested does not connect to a phone line. If you are going to replace the entire unit you need one with an ADSL modem inbuilt.


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    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,448 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    At this stage with internet options changing so much it would be better to "future proof" and buy what is usually called a "cable" router this could be used with your present model in bridge mode.

    The one you have in mind would be a cable router from your description and will mean putting the zyxel into bridge mode. Remember you will only get the benefits of the n standard if all the devices on the wifi network are also n.


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