Wireless Router + Card = £49.95 w/free delivery. (merged)

Babbler

wolfman wrote:

Is it not just a router? If so, it doesn't matter what connection you have. If it were a router/modem, then you'd need a connection specific product, but it's not (or doesn't appear to be).

In this case it's just a router that is at the heart of your network. You still need a modem (adsl or cable) to dialup, which plugs into the router. So whether it's a cable or adsl modem, it doesn't matter, as either way the modem plugs into your router.

Indeed. After all that I did ask Linksys support if it mattered, and they pointed out it doesn't have an on board modem, sno need to connect the ADSL modem to it via a network cable. They recommended this:

http://www.nickknows.com/description.php?id=1108

If you want a wireless router/modem all in one. But still need to buy the laptop adaptor

wolfman

If you're going for a wireless router/modem, then the Netgear DG834G or DG834GT are very good, easy to setup, and has done reasonably well in any wireless signal benchmarks I've read.

svkhtn

Yes, you can connect from the PC (which connects to internet from a USB modem) to this router via RJ45. However, in this case, the PC must be left ON all the time.

If you have a ADSL modem/router, you don't need to keep that PC on.

Babbler wrote:

Also - you could do it with a USB modem if you have a network connection on your PC. Would just need a cable from that to one of the ports in the router. A bit harder to set up but can be done.

Found this site with lots of reviews/comments:

http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/oid/91351/rpem/ccd/productDetailReview.do


Someone said this:

" I have dsl and it uses PPOE instead of cable whichuses DHCP. Thats the only thing i had to configure for this router. "

I.E - it looks like you can get it to work on ADSL OR cable...?

svkhtn

You are right. Yes, it is the router.
However, in the UK, normally, if you have a contract with the cable ISP (e.g. NTL, Telewest...), they will give you the cable modem with both RJ45 and USB output. In this case you can connect to this router easily.

If you have an ADSL connection, the ISP gives you a USB ADSL modem. In this case, you need to buy another ADSL modem which has RJ45 output to use with this router or you can buy a router with built-in ADSL modem (e.g. Netgear DG834G or DG834GT, or Linksys WAP54G...).

At the moment, amazon has an offer for Netgear DG834GT and a wireless USB dongle for about 63 pounds.

Cheers!

wolfman wrote:

Is it not just a router? If so, it doesn't matter what connection you have. If it were a router/modem, then you'd need a connection specific product, but it's not (or doesn't appear to be).

In this case it's just a router that is at the heart of your network. You still need a modem (adsl or cable) to dialup, which plugs into the router. So whether it's a cable or adsl modem, it doesn't matter, as either way the modem plugs into your router.

Kommunist

I think that any Ethernet router can be connected to anything. The only difference is physical interface to signal carrier.
So, in case of ADSL there are two possibilities:
1. All-in-one modem, AP and router (example Linksys WAG54G)
2. Ethernet modem (such as DLink502T in modem mode)+ wireless router (such as Linksys WRT54GS).

In both cases you need to get rid of provider-supplied USB junk and delete all diallers, etc from PC.
If you really want to keep your USB modem busy, then USB router, such as old Vigor 2200 USB could possibly help, but these routers are v. expensive and hard to find.

In case of cable modem there is only one possibility - cable modem attached to Ethernet port of router (again, Linksys WRT54GS, NetGear 814, etc).

If you would like more or less future-proof setup (funny word in computer's world!), then go for Ethernet modem + wireless router. Thus if you one day decide that you need to get NTL, you can do it with ease.

Betty_Boop

At the moment, amazon has an offer for Netgear DG834GT and a wireless USB dongle for about 63 pounds.

I'd like to see a link to that as all I can find is the unit alone for £74.99????

Thanks

Babbler

Found this!

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/product.php?sku=123014

Its just 50p more and has IN BUILT modem! Its £79.99 instore but can be reserved at web price for collection. Good old PC World!

Think this is more of a bargain as it has the modem. Correct me if Im completely off the mark...

Kommunist

Personally I wouldn't touch DLink with a bargepole. However, if you are not interested in web gaming and P2P networking, then this kit could be OK.

svkhtn

Follow this:

+ Add this item into your basket:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0006M5UQG/ref=ord_cart_shr/202-7129362-1486239?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

+ Then, add this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0006OQZKE/ref=ord_cart_shr/202-7129362-1486239?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

+ Then, proceed to check-out and key in the promotional code: ***code removed by Board Guide - please see here for explanation ***

+ Choose: FREE supersaver delivery

==> total price: 62.98 pounds

Hope this helps,
SV

Betty_Boop wrote:

I'd like to see a link to that as all I can find is the unit alone for £74.99????

Thanks

gavinp

wolfman wrote:

Lookup the Kcorp Lifestyle KLG-575, it gets some very good reviews and is well priced. It's a super-g access point (108mbps "potentially") for around £40, and you can pickup a wireless g card seperately for around £15, or a super-g card for £25. I've not seen better for the price/performance.

The KCorp kit gets VERY good reviews for wireless performance - see the links on their web site taken from magazines:

http://www.kcorplifestyle.com/

I bought one of these to address difficult wireless conditions at my parents place as Atheros have put a lot of development into this chipset. Works far better than their old D-Link access point.

Worth keeping an eye on Scan's "Today Only" page as the KCorp gear appears fairly frequently at lower prices than Amazon (although shipping is not included in the price):

http://www.scan.co.uk/todayonly/

If you have ADSL, you will need an Ethernet ADSL modem to connect this to.

Thanks

Gavin