Wireless router

dixie_dean_2

Hi

Am finally up and running with the old tinterweb and apparently I need a wireless router for wi-fi. My laptop is wi-fi enabled so is the router the only other thing that I need? Would I then not need at all my router that came with the broadband? Where's the best place to get said wireless thingy majiggy from? If it makes any difference I dont download anything or do anything hi tech.

Thanks in advance.

worto03

LOL - Hi,

As long as you have 'tinternet' up and running then you should be able to replace your modem with a wireless ADSL modem\router.

Are you on ADSL or cable connection?

I got mine from ebuyer & they still seem to have some of the best deals around.

As long as your wireless router includes modem support (which most of them do) then you can get rid of the one (or keep it as a backup) that came with it. Actually it's best to keep it because if you connection goes down they may ask you to put it back on for fault finding.

Security wise - I just went for WEP, but you can sort all of that out once your up & running.

You can then sit in your garden enjoying a beer while working :beer:

worto.

dixie_dean_2

Cheers for that mate. Have a technical mate so reckon will leave the security to him!

YBNB

I heartily recommend Belkin. My router/modem was easy to set up, the support is excellent (despite being in India, though it's a Freefone UK call) and I've had no problems to speak of in 12 months of use.

albertross_2

BT line:

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=1407

Cable:

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=539

Why this one?

It works, it's small, looks neat, it is reliable, range it good, works on AOL (mtu tweaks may be required for AOL), seems to have far fewer problems on this forum than other brands, includes 1 year Trendmicro home internet security and parental controls, integrated into the router.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=1421711&postcount=3

Supports advanced features, such as end to end VPN.

Bad points:

No on/off switch, not the cheapest

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Alternatives:

BT line (ADSL):

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopSearch.asp?CategoryID=80

Cable:

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopSearch.asp?CategoryID=65

Belkin (ok but ugly), Linksys (some people have range problems on this forum), D-link, 3com, kcorp
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Where to buy it:

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=52244&_LOC=UK

https://www.amazon.co.uk

http://shopping.kelkoo.co.uk/b/a/ss_dg834G.html
http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/computing/networking/broadband-gateways/browse?&search=dg834g&q=dg834g&ref=redirect
http://www.dsl-warehouse.co.uk/



How to secure it (principles apply to other brands)

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=1460703&postcount=2

money no object (unless you have a broadband connection speed > 54 Mbps, or want extra range, there isn't much point)

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopSearch.asp?CategoryID=277

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopSearch.asp?CategoryID=123

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopSearch.asp?CategoryID=269

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopSearch.asp?CategoryID=331

Wireless problems and other peoples advice and suggestions:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=121274

Use the search at the top of this page, search chat forums, and put in

netgear +linksys +belkin

and you will get loads of other answers to the same question, it gets asked several times/day..

or put

which router