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Need a router!!!

  • 03-11-2007 12:22am
    #1
    fatal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,424 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    Before I start,im a complete noob when it comes to wireless so please excuse some stupid questions which I may ask.

    I have a Zyxel Prestige 600 modem for my BT broadband. There are about 3 computers/laptops in the house and I want to make the entire house available to wireless internet.
    Could someone please recommend a reliable router which retains fast internet speeds for a relatively large 3 storey house for BT broadband users?
    Would the password protection that I would need to stop the neighbours using my wireless connection come with the router or would I require additional software for that?

    Thanks for your help guys


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


    Well you can either keep the BT modem and add a wireless router to it. Or you can replace the existing modem with a wireless modem.

    Advantages of the first is that you know your modem will work with your ISP connection while the disadvantage is that you'll have two devices taking up space.

    If you're going to buy a device stick to good brand names: Linksys, Dlink, netgear. Avoid any others.


  • #3
    fatal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,424 ✭✭✭fatal


    irlrobins wrote: »
    Well you can either keep the BT modem and add a wireless router to it. Or you can replace the existing modem with a wireless modem.

    Advantages of the first is that you know your modem will work with your ISP connection while the disadvantage is that you'll have two devices taking up space.

    If you're going to buy a device stick to good brand names: Linksys, Dlink, netgear. Avoid any others.

    Would there be a any diference in speed between adding a wireless router or changin to a wireless modem?


  • #4
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Shouldn't be


  • #5
    Michael G
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 797 ✭✭✭Michael G


    I bought a cheap Sweex router but found that it couldn't cope with the size of my house (large bungalow with fairly solid internal concrete walls) so I replaced it with a Belkin N1. It cost over €130 at Argos but it has the power I need. By the way I also found that I needed to do a bit of tweaking with my main computer and I found this helpful. Someone else suggested that this was easier to follow.


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