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Wireless Broadband Help Needed Please

  • 24-04-2006 3:43pm
    #1
    conor563
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭


    Hi,
    I am buying a new laptop and would like to get wireless broadband for the laptop. I currently have broadband from Bt and use a Zyxel Prestige 600 Series modem the standard that comes with Bt. From Dell I am given two options two buy a wireless modem they are Belkin F5D7230 Wireless Router DSL/Cable (802.11g) or Belkin F5D7632 ADSL Modem/Wireless Router (802.11g). Would I be able to use any of these modems to connect to the internet wirelessly with Bt.

    Thanks
    Conor


Comments

  • #2
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Yes, but to be honest Belkin are shit. How much would Dell charge you for each of these?

    I reckon you'd be better off buying a better wireless router elsewhere and bridging it with your current DSL modem. Might even be cheaper!


  • #3
    conor563
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭conor563


    Thanks. Would you reccommend any one. Thanks for the help


  • #4
    andy1249
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,402 ✭✭✭andy1249


    Here are plenty of options ,

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/kl.asp?bn=10282

    all of these will do , I myself have the 3com , a mate has the linkysys , by all accounts the linksys is the best but ive never had any trouble with the 3 com

    They range from 59 up to about 100 euros , and are easy to set up ,all will work with the modem you have ,

    Im assuming the laptop has a wireless NIC built in , is it a centrino laptop ?

    If not there are bundles on the site above which include a router and a wireless NIC for the laptop


  • #5
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    as Andy says Linksys WRT54G is prob the best one. PC World had an offer on last week for a WRT54G and a USB Wireless Adapter together for 80e. Not sure if they have any left still.


  • #6
    greglo23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,028 ✭✭✭greglo23


    BT also supply a Zyxel 660 modem which is also wireless so maybe they might do you a deal. one modem is a lot easier to work with than a modem and a router. give bt a ring and see what they say.


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  • #7
    conor563
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭conor563


    Cheers I have bought the one on pc world it looks the best value.

    Thanks


  • #8
    conor563
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭conor563


    Hi,
    I recieved the router from pc world and am in trouble trying to set it up any help would be liked. I got to a point when I had to choose between
    • DHCP
    • PPPOE
    • Static IP
    • PPTP
    • L2TP
    • Telstra
    Which one of these should I choose with my Esat Bt broadband settings.

    Thanks


  • #9
    DonkeyStyle \o/
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,145 ✭✭✭DonkeyStyle \o/


    pppoe then 8 and 35 afaicr


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