View Full Version : Need advice on what router to buy!?
Jin has already mentioned one, but I'd like a few more opinions.
Price isn't too much of an issue, but at the same time I don't want to spend silly money, it's just a router after all.
Cheers in advance.
greenegg
02-04-2008, 13:40
Is it wirless or wired you are after?
Any linksys router is a safe bet. I thought Belkin were alright as I have one and have no problems with it but apparently not according to others.
Don Sweey
02-04-2008, 19:41
Personally prefer Linksys - have owned one for about three years now with no problems. I think Original? has similar views to me.
Don't touch Belkin.
cormacboyle
02-04-2008, 23:51
i have a d-link myself no problems with it so far
id also stay away from belkin
Actually, I'm also looking for a wireless router. I have a wired router at the moment but want to make the switch. Is the installation easy? Is it just a matter of plugging it in and repeatedly clicking "Next" on the computer screen?
Zoolander
03-04-2008, 00:45
As long as you aren't a retard you should be able to install it with security.
Original?
03-04-2008, 01:59
As Sweey suggested, go for a Linksys... having owned, set up and maintained numerous routers the easiest by a considerable distance is my Linksys, that has faultered maybe once in two years.
Don Sweey
03-04-2008, 07:18
When you buy your router and have your connection working, immediately navigate to the router's default location (almost always 192.168.100.1) in your browser and enter the default password to access the router's settings. Once in, find the correct options which allow you to change both the default password and router location and do so. For the router location, something like 182.158.100.1 or 192.48.100.1 is completely fine ...just anything that doesn't start 192.168). There's no need to change the last two sets of numbers from 100.1..shouldn't be detrimental if you do but its something I've never bothered experimenting with.
Once that is done and should you notice that your connection keeps dropping every few minutes, please read the applicable posts here (http://www.pesgaming.com/showthread.php?t=48913&page=46) and follow the appropriate instructions.
Or buy a Netgear on the cheap from a friend, like I now plan to do ;)
i have a d-link myself no problems with it so far
Agreed.
My D-Link DSL-2640B is pretty reliable on both Wired and Wireless performance. No disconnections with the ADSL signal either.
I'd recommend it.
Or buy a Netgear on the cheap from a friend, like I now plan to do ;)
My Netgear came with Sky package. Seems to do the job ok...
Don Sweey
03-04-2008, 20:16
My Netgear came with Sky package. Seems to do the job ok...
Original?'s at uni is wank.
Can honestly say i've had no issues. Maybe i'm not so demanding...
Don Sweey
03-04-2008, 20:23
Nor is Original? in this case, and he appears not to be alone.
My sister back home has the Sky Netgear one and it's a pain in the arse. They must be hit or miss.
In that case i shall consider myself lucky.
As long as you aren't a retard you should be able to install it with security.
Security shouldn't be a problem, unless cows can use laptops. :erm:
As Sweey suggested, go for a Linksys... having owned, set up and maintained numerous routers the easiest by a considerable distance is my Linksys, that has faultered maybe once in two years.
I was looking at a Belkin, but now upon hearing that hey aren't the most reliable, I will most likely get a Linksys.
When you buy your router and have your connection working, immediately navigate to the router's default location (almost always 192.168.100.1) in your browser and enter the default password to access the router's settings. Once in, find the correct options which allow you to change both the default password and router location and do so. For the router location, something like 182.158.100.1 or 192.48.100.1 is completely fine ...just anything that doesn't start 192.168). There's no need to change the last two sets of numbers from 100.1..shouldn't be detrimental if you do but its something I've never bothered experimenting with.
Once that is done and should you notice that your connection keeps dropping every few minutes, please read the applicable posts here (http://www.pesgaming.com/showthread.php?t=48913&page=46) and follow the appropriate instructions.
I'm sure this will will prove useful when I obtain my router. Cheers.
Viperized
03-04-2008, 23:30
Nor is Original? in this case, and he appears not to be alone.
I had a Netgear given by Sky.
The internet connection kept on dropping out.
Don Sweey
03-04-2008, 23:44
I had a Netgear given by Sky.
The internet connection kept on dropping out.
Same problem as Original? and many others. He's followed some instructions I've posted on here previously to force it to do a couple of things which, for me in my home network, fixed the dropping out issue two or so years ago and will never return. Sky seemingly haven't allowed you enough access to the router's capabilities in order to fully fix the problem, ergo they are a bunch of cunts.
Zoolander
03-04-2008, 23:48
I currently have a Netgear wireless router which so far has been fine. Before that I had Linksys which served me well for a year & a half. It was on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
My sister back home has the Sky Netgear one and it's a pain in the arse. They must be hit or miss.
I'm assuming that you're talking about the white Netgear Routers that Sky give out (Netgear DG834GT).
The one that looks like this:
http://www.netgear.com/upload/product/dg834gt/enus_main-lores_dg834gt.jpg
They are hit and miss.
Just take a look at these user reviews at Amazon.co.uk:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-DG834GT-108Mbps-Wireless-Firewall/dp/customer-reviews/B0006M5UQG/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt/202-0915654-5821446?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&customer-reviews.start=1#customerReview s
Some people are reporting that it stops working after a year or so. :shocking:
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