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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 06:19 PM
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What router would i need to use with btopenworld broadband reccomendations please using ics and a hub at moment through nic cards, dont want wireless.
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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D-Link DSL 504. About £95 pounds. Mine has been working nicely for just over 1 year.
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 10:03 PM
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How about the MRi AR502? about £50 inc vat from scan here

It has NAT so you won't to use ICS.

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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 08:47 AM
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Your modem is not USB is it?
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 03:41 PM
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cheers all
the modem at moment is a alcatel usb modem
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 04:19 PM
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Thomson Speedtouch 510 V4. Easy to install, hardware firewall, 4 ethernet ports, easily configurable. About £90.

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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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thanks Geezer,
just what im after with simple installation.
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 05:47 PM
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D Link DI 604 mate.

Easy install and very stable. Happily run 5 PCs. will have you upgrading to 2Mb broadband
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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D-Link DI-604 is not an ADSL router!
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 09:19 PM
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I have the D-Link DSL-504, i'm also very happy with it


Built in firewall and 4 port switch
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 11:01 PM
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Get the Netgear DG834

Have a look at..
http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ShopGroupID=12&CategoryID=1&Product ID=729

I have the DG824 and it is very good for home use.
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 11:35 PM
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I got the netgear MR314 which has 4 wired ports and wireless (I know you don't want that) - but it works thooper fine..

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