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dMw Chit Chat => The Beer Bar => Technology Section => Topic started by: Jamoe on November 16, 2004, 03:34:25 PM

Title: recommend a ADSL modem/router.
Post by: Jamoe on November 16, 2004, 03:34:25 PM
In an effort to get ADSL as soon as i find out which ISP the new dmw stuff sits on im gonna need a modem/router. Can anyone recommend?

I want to connect a laptop and my pc to the router to share the internet connection.

I take it i will connect into the router to setup the adsl account info.

edit:  a few ive found (as you can im happy to spend between £40-£70)

D-link Dsl-504t Adsl Router With Built In 4 Port 10/100 Base-t Switch
£40.72
£47.85 inc VAT
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/in...oduct_uid=59004 (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=3052316809&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=59004)

U.S. Robotics Sureconnect Adsl Modem 4 Port Ethernet Router
£55.31
£64.99 inc VAT
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/in...oduct_uid=55418 (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=3052316809&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=55418)

Zoom ADSL X5 5 port Modem / Firewall / Gateway / Router with USB
£51.05
£59.99 inc VAT
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/in...oduct_uid=56672 (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=3052316809&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=56672)


I know theres a thread in here somewhere with similar info but im a useless tool.  :dummy:

Cheers Jamoe
Title: recommend a ADSL modem/router.
Post by: suicidal_monkey on November 16, 2004, 04:26:30 PM
I bought the Netgear DG834G (v2) which includes an 802.11g wireless bit.
54mbps wireless, firewall, router, 4-port ethernet switch, etc, etc...

Cost me £94 to get it with a USB adapter, which I sold for £40(!!!) so it effectively cost £54

You can buy the dg834g unit for £70 now (ebuyer, overclockers, simply, etc) but the deal that includes the "free" adapter is still about £95-100

Very easy to set up, seems to work okay :D
Got my pc wired into one of the ethernet ports and my housemates laptop connecting wirelessly from the floor below at full, or close to full, rates.
Title: recommend a ADSL modem/router.
Post by: Jamoe on November 16, 2004, 05:44:00 PM
that sounds pretty good. I was gonna ask about one that had wireless as well, but didnt want to complicate matters.

Just nee to get a wireless network adapter for the laptop.

Cheers suicidal_monkey that probably the jobby im looking for, unless someone knows something negative about that peice of kit.
Title: recommend a ADSL modem/router.
Post by: Jamoe on November 23, 2004, 11:51:40 AM
Just put an order in for that router. Misses is going to kill me :S

hoefully get Broadband sometime in december :D
Title: recommend a ADSL modem/router.
Post by: Dr Sadako on November 23, 2004, 02:12:08 PM
I have heared that wireless routers add latency/lag when playing online and should therefore be avoided.
Title: recommend a ADSL modem/router.
Post by: suicidal_monkey on November 23, 2004, 02:23:34 PM
for gaming purposes you might notice a little bit extra in your ping. My gaming pc is still hardwired to the ethernet switch on the dg834g :narnar:

I doubt you'd see that much of a difference between wired and wireless. +5-10ms perhaps onto the ping at the most assuming you have a decent link? Anyone who's using wireless to play games? :whistle:
Title: recommend a ADSL modem/router.
Post by: Zok on November 23, 2004, 02:55:32 PM
Just bought one of these DI-604 (http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=62) for 30 quid

its great
Title: recommend a ADSL modem/router.
Post by: Jamoe on November 23, 2004, 03:02:45 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Sadako+Nov 23 2004, 02:12 PM-->
QUOTE(Sadako @ Nov 23 2004, 02:12 PM)
I have heared that wireless routers add latency/lag when playing online and should therefore be avoided.
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