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StreetHawk
22-06-08, 01:16 PM
Can anybody reccommend me a wireless router?

I'm on Virgin Media which has the co-axal (?) lead connection.. but need to go wireless now, not sure what I need? My laptop isn't wireless enabled so i'll need the bit for that too.. Don't want to spend much either!! :D
Woz
22-06-08, 01:40 PM
Can anybody reccommend me a wireless router?

I'm on Virgin Media which has the co-axal (?) lead connection.. but need to go wireless now, not sure what I need? My laptop isn't wireless enabled so i'll need the bit for that too.. Don't want to spend much either!! :D

Gutted... I threw a wireless cable router in the bin just last week :(
Wilvo
22-06-08, 02:10 PM
Netgear WGR614 will do the job for you http://www.ebuyer.com/product/48546
FG1
22-06-08, 03:03 PM
Nick, I have a Belkin which you can have at mates rates. I bought it ages ago when we were with AOL but it is no good with my sky and I don't need it anymore.
StreetHawk
22-06-08, 06:36 PM
Gutted... I threw a wireless cable router in the bin just last week :(

DoH!

Netgear WGR614 will do the job for you http://www.ebuyer.com/product/48546

Cheers mate - Just got one off ebay.

Nick, I have a Belkin which you can have at mates rates. I bought it ages ago when we were with AOL but it is no good with my sky and I don't need it anymore.

Cheers Tony, just got the one above off ebay. Should have looked back here first :rolleyes:
blueto
23-06-08, 06:44 AM
i use a d-link router wihich i got of NOVATECH. works perfectly with virgin.
skidmarx
23-06-08, 08:49 AM
Anyone with Virgin who's still looking for a wifi thingy, watch out for 'Linksys'. It's Vpoor. Get one of the above.
G
23-06-08, 08:53 AM
I have the netgear stated, its very good and rarely fails.

Had a belkin before which was a NIGHTMARE.
rob13
23-06-08, 12:06 PM
I had a Belkin which consistently broke down

I must get myself a new one. Sick of having to plug in all the time.
Viney
23-06-08, 12:42 PM
Another recomendation for the netgear. I bought a refurbed one off ebay. I went form ADSL to cable, and sold my £100 6 month old router for the £30 i paid for my Netgear MIMO router i have now. Talk about depreciation :(
rob13
23-06-08, 01:59 PM
So which Netgear router do you recommend then folks? Im only on 2mb Virgin connection.
timwilky
23-06-08, 02:09 PM
Firstly. When you are on VM's cable services. You need to be careful what router (both wired/wireless) you use. what is the point of buying a 20Mb service if your router can only handle 11Mb etc.

Note. I am talking wan<->lan throughput not wireless speed before some smartarse says my router does 54mb etc. even more important if you have the beans when VM finally introduce their long awaited 50Mb service.

If your router provider does specify a speed. Go elsewhere. Additionaly if you have any issues VM will not help until you have removed the router and installed your pc into the back of the cable modem.
Wilvo
23-06-08, 03:36 PM
Belkin are utter pants. Avoid.

I install Netgear kit all the time and its pretty reliable.
Well Oiled
23-06-08, 09:12 PM
So which Netgear router do you recommend then folks? Im only on 2mb Virgin connection.

Call Virgin and say you're nt happy with the speed and price, and you're thinking of leaving. They upped mine to 10MB and reduced the monthly rate by about £15.

I had the netgear router and it went faulty after 10 months. Also needed one that could be picked up at the corners of the house, and this one couldn't. Got a refund and bought a D-Link :

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/114163 and the signal strength is awesome. Cost about £80.