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Terabyte
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Posted: 2nd Jun 2004 03:07
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OK, im gonna get a router+firewall soon and wondered what i shud get

i wana get wired.

thats it
thats all i know

anyknow know any decent trademarks of routers.
loads in google dunno where to start
so list of reputable router companies and specific routers if you can
thx

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CattleRustler
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Posted: 2nd Jun 2004 03:14
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linksys and netgear make decent stuff


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indi
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Posted: 2nd Jun 2004 03:38
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in the old days i would have said get a cisco router since thats basically the birthhome for routers, I dont mind netgear products they are pretty good in todays standards tho.


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CattleRustler
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Posted: 2nd Jun 2004 04:08
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and cisco now owns linksys


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spooky
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Posted: 2nd Jun 2004 13:22
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Is this for sharing an ADSL connection? Do you currently have an ADSL modem?

MUCH easier to get an all-in-one box unit that contains the modem/router/firewall, maybe even wireless while you are at it. Only around £100 for 54G model

I personally have a netgear one which now works great, although teething problems hacked me off a bit.


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OSX Using Happy Dude
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Posted: 2nd Jun 2004 13:26
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You cant beat a Draytek router - the basic one comes with a printer server as well.
Its also got network seperation and speed limiters too.


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M00NSHiNE
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Posted: 3rd Jun 2004 02:10
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Me and my dad chose a Belkin wireless over a netgear because all Belkins products have a lifetime warranty, compared to 3 years with the netgear. Never had any problems.

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Newbie Brogo
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Posted: 3rd Jun 2004 02:13
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I like/use Linksys, but thats just me.... I got the wireless router, I need to be wired anywhere in my house... with all these laptops and desktops I got....

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AlecM
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Posted: 3rd Jun 2004 11:34
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I have had some really bad experiences with netgear routers. Linksys and belkin are what i reccomend.


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MikeyP
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Posted: 3rd Jun 2004 11:49
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I have a DrayTek Vigor 2600WE, which is very usefull It acts as a modem for my ADSL, Supports 4 computers via cable, includes a firewall *and* It also supports wireless networking! I would deffinetly recommend it.
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Posted: 3rd Jun 2004 12:20
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Yes, its pretty good isn't it ?


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MikeyP
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Posted: 4th Jun 2004 01:53
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Indeed it is Though I'm told I sign in and out of messenger when Im in bed because of disconnecting and connecting to internet, but I think thats to do with my ADSL cable and spliters when I get time I'll sort it out.
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Posted: 4th Jun 2004 17:27
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Some people have had that problem - have a look at the Draytek forums...


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Terabyte
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Posted: 9th Jun 2004 14:48
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thanks peeps.
looks like ill get belkin then.
life time warenty sounds good .

**mutters** lousy pc world stinking piece of crap

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No, get a Draytek one... Expensive, but good...


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Posted: 10th Jun 2004 02:06
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ok great thanks tca. Couldn't be clearer

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