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thor

08-02-06, 11:20 AM

My router is a bit naff, and I want a new one that has a good range. Must have

at least a 4 port wired switch
in built adsl modem
WPA encrytion
firewall
54g Access point
usual security measures (MAC addy filtering etc)

Thanks in advance!

Samurai

08-02-06, 11:32 AM

Have a look at this updated version of what i use.

Click Here
(http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=201576&pcount=&Product_Id=187046&Section.Section_Path=%2FRoot%2FNetworking%2FWirele ssNetworking%2F80211gWi%2E%2E%2Etworking%2F)

:)

sharriso74

08-02-06, 11:34 AM

Bought that one yesterday to replace my piece of sh*t linsys one. Easy to set up and good coverage

BillyC

08-02-06, 11:34 AM

I've had a bad experience of the 3Com one, so would recommend you avoid that.

Have used the NetGear ones for a few years now, and they've usually been very reliable, though they did go through a phase where the Wireless ones were a bit flakey.

I think they've fixed this now with the current, and new generation ones. I've recently played around with the NetGear DG834G, which is a superb router. It has a variant, the DG834GT, which has Wirless up to 108Mbps for an extra tenner. Probably not worth it IMO.

TSM

08-02-06, 11:37 AM

Belkin stuff sometimes gets a bad rep.

Just a note that some of the Belkin boxes uses the same hardware as the 3COM OfficeConnect Wireless Router & SMC Barracade. I know becuase the firmware can be loaded on every box and the boards are the same.

I have use the 3Com version and have many problems with the wireless signal dropping and unit locking up. Not just 1 box but 3.

I am going to get a Zyxel Prestege next. I have used 3 from the same series for over 4 years without any problems or crashes. The new ones have wireless added along with firewall, VPN, IDS.

thor

08-02-06, 11:54 AM

Diveboy

08-02-06, 12:07 PM

Diveboy Recomends 'NETGEAR' :thumbsup:

Wgt634 is what I have very good ranges and speeds. its a 108mbs one.

mudge32

08-02-06, 12:27 PM

08-02-06, 12:45 PM

Diveboy Recomends 'NETGEAR' :thumbsup:

Wgt634 is what I have very good ranges and speeds. its a 108mbs one.

Seconded!

TSM

08-02-06, 01:29 PM

I've had a bad experience of the 3Com one, so would recommend you avoid that.

Do tell :wink: as I've been using this (http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=395K&fb=362) set-up for a month without probs!?

I use the same router for a freinds house.

It has become very flakey when there are several computers connected via the wireless Drops wireless (wired still ok), also seems not to be able to handle several computers with lots of open connections (using eMule etc..).

wyrdness

08-02-06, 01:34 PM

Belkin's rep is justified imho. My current belkin one is kack at maintaining the connection, and just seems to have moments where it thinks it's connected, but isn't.

I would quite like one that supported virtual LANs actually. Me and my next door neighbour plan to share the connection, but would prefer not to see each other's windows machines.

The Zykel is a bit pricey though. I also have a recommendation for Vigor routers.

My mate has a Belkin and thinks that it's cr@p. I've recently bought a Netgear wireless adsl modem/router (with 4 ports) and it seems very good - far better than the 3Com I had before. You can also set up firewall policies on it so that you and your neighbour can't see each other. It also supports VPN.

mudge32

08-02-06, 01:35 PM

I've only used it for my PSP and laptop (the router's etherneted to pc), so that's probably why it's behaved :lol:

TSM

08-02-06, 02:27 PM

I've only used it for my PSP and laptop (the router's etherneted to pc), so that's probably why it's behaved :lol:

Yep, one client of mine uses the 3Com box with only 1 computer via wireless and reports no problems. The other has it wired to 1 computer which never has a problem but the wireless does.

Problems with models i have used (They are the same internals):
3Com models (3CRWDR100A-72, 3CRWE554G72T)
Belkin (F5D7630uk4A)

BillyC

08-02-06, 02:35 PM

I've had a bad experience of the 3Com one, so would recommend you avoid that.

Do tell :wink: as I've been using this (http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=395K&fb=362) set-up for a month without probs!?

In which case you are VERY lucky! Here's just one thread detailing it's inherent problems: http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12215689~days=9999~start=40

Even with the firmware upgraded, it's been less than reliable. Anything but the strongest DSL signal can result in long syncronisation times.

BillyC

08-02-06, 02:40 PM

Wgt634 is what I have very good ranges and speeds. its a 108mbs one.

I'm guessing that does NOT have a built in ADSL Modem - it's a similar model that I'm using at the moment via a separate cable modem.

On that point, Netgear ADSL Routers, with modem, have model numbers starting with "DG". More info here: http://www.netgear.co.uk/routers_broadband_modem.php

TSM

08-02-06, 03:02 PM

You are correct there BillyC.

WGT634 Cable Router: http://www.netgear.com/products/details/WGT634U.php?view=hm

Just bought one of the Netgear DG834PN (http://www.netgear.co.uk/wireless_modem_router_dg834pn.php) instead of the Zyxel, hope its better than the 3Com.

northwind

08-02-06, 04:16 PM

Belkin's rep is justified imho. My current belkin one is kack at maintaining the connection, and just seems to have moments where it thinks it's connected, but isn't.

Yup, sounds familiar... Piece of junk. Plus, the only way to cure it when it drops the connection is to hard reset it by physically pulling the plug. It's like having your web connection run by a 48K Spectrum. We're going to upgrade it to a £5 bit of wire, that's the way of the future.