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Modem VS Router

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  • 19-07-2013 8:55pm
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    DominicKid
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    I was just wondering if ye sell routers because i 100% am sure i have a modem ( it has a dsl, 4 ethernet ports, reset button and on/off switch) basically theres a wire which is connected on my dsl to my phone line and the power cable.

    I want to buy an external router instead from eircom.

    I also contacted customer support but she said they're both the same... which i don't believe.

    So i just want to know if eircom supports routers so i can buy one off ebay and have the basic functions like wifi support and support wpa2-psk security. Also support tablets,phones,ipods etc which support wifi.


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    allen175
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    All modems supplied over the last 6 years have been modem/routers. the one you have is a modem/router, but you can also go and purchase a router and connect it to the modem/router.


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    DominicKid
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    original?v=mpbl-1&px=-1


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    allen175
    Registered Users Posts: 1,042 ✭✭✭allen175


    Yeah thats a modem/router, netopia 2247, the best modem eircom supplied.


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    DominicKid
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    My on/off switch seems to be broken so i have to leave the modem on for 24/7.
    One of the golden antennas is also about to come off.

    I'm also confused of what type of router i should buy on ebay because there is soo many types.


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    eircom: Mark
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    DominicKid wrote: »
    My on/off switch seems to be broken so i have to leave the modem on for 24/7.
    One of the golden antennas is also about to come off.

    I'm also confused of what type of router i should buy on ebay because there is soo many types.

    Hi DominicKid

    If the re-set button id broken, a hard modem re-set is an option - http://bit.ly/H6Ligv


    However any change in settings will be lost & need to be re-configured.


    Thanks, Mark


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    gerryk
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    Mark... it would probably have been a good idea to tell OP that if he called support that they would send him a shiny new router, FOC.

    DominicKid... I would try this as a first course of action. If you get a third party router, and have any issues, you'll be stonewalled at every turn.


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    DominicKid
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    I will be moving to sky anyway but i will stay if eircom offers a free router and a discount as I'm paying €115 for broadband + phone for two months. Broadband - Unlimited usage and downloads but speed is very poor. Phone - Everything fine.

    Eircom Broadband speed test results:
    Download speed: 2.70 out of 3.00 as indicated in my bill
    Upload speed: 0.29 
    Ping: 53ms


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    gerryk
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    FYI, if you move to Sky, you will be running over the same copper... your situation is unlikely to change from what you have. It might get fractionally cheaper, but I suspect your data rate will not change, as it is a function of your distance from the exchange, which will be the same for any DSL provider.


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    DominicKid
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    gerryk wrote: »
    FYI, if you move to Sky, you will be running over the same copper... your situation is unlikely to change from what you have. It might get fractionally cheaper, but I suspect your data rate will not change, as it is a function of your distance from the exchange, which will be the same for any DSL provider.
    Sound for that yea i suppose it will, but the amazing €45 bundle of broadband, sky tv and phone is brilliant and i will be adding an extra €10 for unlimited broadband so that brings me €55 for first 6 months and then €67 thereafter.


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