ADSL - Which Router Etc. ???????

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Dec 2, 2002 | 10:48 PM

ian_sadler

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Hi guys,

My first venture in the here.

As SN is full of IT types I thought I give you a go.

I'm looking at going ADSL via Zen or PlusNet. In the suscribe only mode. i.e. I provide the kit.

I have three computers already on a Netgear 10/100 hub, so I want a 4 port ADSL router. The ones that look good are the Netgear DG814 and the Solwise SAR715.

DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY ADVICE PLEASE.

Also the netgear has a software firewall and the Solwise has a hardware firewall

Whats the main difference??

HELP PLEASE.

Thanks in advance.

Ian

Dec 3, 2002 | 01:34 AM

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I have a Solwise 705, which is the same as the 715 without the built in hub. It's been really good, with just a couple of gremlins, but nothing major. Setup was dead easy.

Dec 3, 2002 | 08:20 AM

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Take a look at the draytek ones aswell.

Full selection over @ www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk

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Dec 3, 2002 | 09:42 AM

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I'm using a Draytek 2600 and it's got everything I need and probably more. You won't need a ADSL modem with this either.

Dec 3, 2002 | 09:46 AM

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I bought the Draytek from here as they seemed to do it for the best price when I was shopping around :-

http://www.zionmedia.co.uk/

I think it's a one man outfit, but the guy there is very helpful and reliable.

Dec 3, 2002 | 09:51 AM

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I have a D-LINK DSL504 which is surplus to requirements you could have for a small fee - with 2 micro-filters.... 4 e'net ports on it.

Mail me for more info ...

Dave

Dec 3, 2002 | 09:52 AM

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If you buy the netgear, get the latest firmware upgrade on it straight away. It doesn't work worth a **** without it.

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Dec 3, 2002 | 09:57 AM

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http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop...&ProductID=162

Vigor 2200 USB ADSL Router (depending on your modem)

Dec 3, 2002 | 11:01 AM

ian_sadler

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Thanks for the info guys. Keep it comimng.

How about your choise of ISP?

Ian

Dec 4, 2002 | 02:01 PM

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Dec 4, 2002 | 03:51 PM

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Plusnet

Dec 4, 2002 | 03:59 PM

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Netgear RP114, being running now since April no issues.

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Dec 4, 2002 | 05:58 PM

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Thanks for your help guys.

Have decided to give Dave's DSL-504 a whirl.

Ian

Dec 12, 2002 | 12:27 AM

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Dave h,

My first post on scoobynet wiv me new ADSL router.

Ta mate

Ian

ps hope you got what you wanted at Hanger Lane.

Dec 12, 2002 | 10:03 AM

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I bought the DSL-504 from Giles at Broadbandbuyer.co.uk yesterday. Top service, highly recommended and superb prices

Dec 12, 2002 | 10:15 AM

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Thanks guys, you just let me answer a question from my boss in about 35 seconds!

He was asking me about running 2 PC's of his ADSL connection & is now of to http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/ to get the kit.

Suffice to say my access to Scoobynet at work is safe for the foreseeable future!

Even managed to get a dig at him about loosing MSN Messenger