router newbie

T4i

If you play games and want to open torrent ports then I think the netgear is best, cas its so easy. The d-link is cheap and works but much more experience is needed when opening/forwarding ports.

dinkie_2

Hi T4i

Coincidence, as I was just surfing about which of the two would be better for PS2 gaming, and was starting to think the Netgear looked better! Definitely not up for opening/forwarding ports (yet), so I think it'll be the Netgear. Many thanks for confirming.

Regards, Cat

albertross_2

There are 3 versions of this netgear router

http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/RP614.asp

I'd try and get v2 or v3 if you can - the V1 ones tend to be silver & much bigger, but you can't tell that from the pictures..

http://www.netgear.com/products/details/RP614.php



http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=255

If you are likely to go wireless in the near future, get a WR model

http://www.netgear.com/products/details/WGR614.php

dinkie_2

Hi albertross

Many thanks for advice and links, especially the v2 cheaper alternative of broadbandbuyer. Links really helpful in understanding all this stuff better too! Many thanks for recommending a good store. Bookmarked ready to order.

Regards, Cat

albertross_2

Don't forget that you have to add P&P .. total £33.48

dinkie_2

albertross wrote:

Don't forget that you have to add P&P .. total £33.48

Hi albertross

Many thanks for the total. I hadn't checked the postage amount; was just having a quick look on Ebay first! Great price, especially as'd thought it would cost a lot more to buy a decent router. Many thanks again for links.

Regards, Cat