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TP-Link WR740N 150Mbps Wireless N Router* £2 @ Amazon

  • 18-12-2013 7:37am
    #1
    bromley52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,858 ✭✭✭


    Not the fastest but it must have some uses.

    TP-Link WR740N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 

    £2 @ Amazon

    You will need to use Parcel motel so perhaps not such a great deal.


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  • #2
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,963 ✭✭✭long_b


    bromley52 wrote: »
    Not the fastest but it must have some uses.

    TP-Link WR740N 150Mbps Wireless N Router 

    £2 @ Amazon

    Use it as a cheap switch .
    Comes with a European plug so you'll need an adapter.


  • #3
    somebody_else
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 972 ✭✭✭somebody_else


    Also:

    This item is available because of the new Add-on programme
    The Add-on programme allows Amazon to offer thousands of low-priced items that would be cost-prohibitive to dispatch on their own. These items are dispatched with qualifying orders of £10 or more, and are eligible for free delivery.

    Tom

    TL;DR
    You need to purchase something else to purchase this for 2£


  • #4
    Qwerty?
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,248 ✭✭✭Qwerty?


    Would this be suitable as a wireless Bridge? (or whatever they are called)


  • #5
    clint_silver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭clint_silver


    Qwerty? wrote: »
    Would this be suitable as a wireless Bridge? (or whatever they are called)

    Its in the supported list so should be ok

    http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices#TP-Link


  • #6
    Remouad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 974 ✭✭✭Remouad


    showing up as £14.95 for me


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  • #7
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,183 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    14.95 for me too. I've installed a load of these as a very basic router in shops all over. Been going 1-2 years at least with no issues. Firewall rules are a bit restrictive, and I can't comment on the wireless to be honest, as I usually disabled it. Definitely a bargain at 2! :D


  • #8
    vkid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭vkid


    Have one of these..not a good rrouter imo. Actually a heap of crap.. 2eu is xheap though


  • #9
    vkid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭vkid


    Have one of these..not a good rrouter imo. Actually a heap of crap.. 2eu is xheap though


  • #10
    vkid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭vkid


    Have one of these..not a good rrouter imo. Actually a heap of crap.. 2eu is xheap though


  • #11
    Greenmachine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,063 ✭✭✭Greenmachine


    long_b wrote: »
    Use it as a cheap switch .
    Comes with a European plug so you'll need an adapter.


    What does a switch do. Will I see any benefits to this with a home network, our ISP is UPC.


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  • #12
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,183 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    A switch is like an extension lead for a network. Plug the existing modem into the wan port of the tp-link, and the four lan ports will all have internet available on them. Handy if you only had one internet cable that you'd move between devices. I use one of them at home as a wireless repeater. Input into one of the lan ports, and will rebroadcast.


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