Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi all! We have been experiencing an issue on site where threads have been missing the latest postings. The platform host Vanilla are working on this issue. A workaround that has been used by some is to navigate back from 1 to 10+ pages to re-sync the thread and this will then show the latest posts. Thanks, Mike.
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Netopia Wireless Hub/ADSL Routers for €24.99 in PCWorld

12357

Comments

  • #202
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    Is there any good programs or sites that help configure my PC's BB connection to the optimum settings? I have this router, but just want to ensure it's running to its full potential. :D


  • #203
    bmaxi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,859 ✭✭✭bmaxi


    kaizersoze wrote:
    The new wireless Netopia is a direct replacement for your old one. You can setup the old one on another extension (if needs must) but only one at a time can be in use.

    Thanks for that. My original intention was to have a spare so no loss really. Cheers.


  • #204
    markjobrien
    Closed Accounts Posts: 70 ✭✭markjobrien


    What are the steps needed to use this with BT broadband i can't figure it out can someone help


  • #205
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    markjobrien wrote:
    What are the steps needed to use this with BT broadband i can't figure it out can someone help
    Set it up on the phoneline the same way as the old one.
    Connect it to your pc with the yellow ethernet cable.
    Open Internet Explorer. You should be greeted by a login page that contains the Eircom username and password.
    Delete those and type in your BT user/pass and click connect. Make sure to put @btbb at the end of your username (username@btbb)
    If you don't get the login page straight away, type http://192.168.1.254 in the address bar and click go.
    Click connect and then enter your BT details. Thats it.

    BTW, If you're asked for a password when you try to access the router, type admin for username and 1234 for password.


  • #206
    el diablo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,758 ✭✭✭el diablo


    kaizersoze wrote:

    Put it back in the box I'd say. I think it's been proved a few posts earlier that it will not work with NTL.


    so does anyone know of a similar product that will work with NTL Broadband?

    my modem is upstairs but I want to be able to access the internet anywhere in the house on my laptop.. thanks in advance...;)

    We're all in this psy-op together.🤨



  • #207
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    Any wireless router with a WAN socket (ethernet in) that doesn't have a DSL modem built in should work.


  • #208
    el diablo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,758 ✭✭✭el diablo


    kaizersoze wrote:
    Any wireless router with a WAN socket (ethernet in) that doesn't have a DSL modem built in should work.
    thanks for that. I'll have a look....:D

    We're all in this psy-op together.🤨



  • #209
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    Which firmware is best to use? If you go direct to the Netopia site, it shows 7.6.1 R4 as the latest firmware.
    But if you use the link within the admin pages of the router it shows 7.7.0 R3
    I wonder if the 7.6.1 R4 gets rid of the eircom screens?

    Has anyone tried it yet?


  • #210
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    Cmar-Ireland wrote:
    Which firmware is best to use? If you go direct to the Netopia site, it shows 7.6.1 R4 as the latest firmware.
    But if you use the link within the admin pages of the router it shows 7.7.0 R3
    I wonder if the 7.6.1 R4 gets rid of the eircom screens?

    Has anyone tried it yet?
    I tried to update with the one linked in the admin page and it failed several times for some reason. The one on the Netopia site (7.6.1 R4) updated first time. And no, it doesn't remove the Eircom branding.


  • Advertisement
  • #211
    Qwertyboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 74 ✭✭Qwertyboy


    Ok I'll be ranting here for a while so please bear with me thanks :p

    Ok so My pc has no Ethernet or wireless capabilities so I've got a hair brained scheme that I would like some help with.

    I'm with bt and I use a zyxel router through the usb port. The main reasons I plan on buying the router are:
    1. For use when I get a new PC
    2. For connecting a psp, ds, wii or laptop to it
    3. Obviously because its a bargain ;)

    My brother has a laptop so I was thinking could I install the zyxel router on it, then install the netopia on it using these instructions in the first posts.

    My brother then would bring his laptop away leaving a configured netopia*** router for Ds/PSP and the remaining zyxel router just for my pc.

    Would this work? thanks very much :cool:

    P.s *** Would the netopia router function normally with just the power supply cable and the internet line plugged in? -aka-(would it need to be hooked up to the laptop to work?)


  • #212
    Qwertyboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 74 ✭✭Qwertyboy


    BUMP- Any ideas people please help!


  • #213
    Do-more
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭Do-more


    Responding to rapidly growing demand for broadband, with over 4,000 customers signing up each month - Eircom chief executive Rex Comb


    I hope they are not figuring that on sales of "Broadband in a box" ;):D:D

    invest4deepvalue.com



  • #214
    gerryo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 498 ✭✭gerryo


    Qwertyboy wrote:

    My brother has a laptop so I was thinking could I install the zyxel router on it, then install the netopia on it using these instructions in the first posts.

    My brother then would bring his laptop away leaving a configured netopia*** router for Ds/PSP and the remaining zyxel router just for my pc.

    Would this work? thanks very much :cool:
    Ok, short answer, yes you could do that.
    Qwertyboy wrote:
    P.s *** Would the netopia router function normally with just the power supply cable and the internet line plugged in? -aka-(would it need to be hooked up to the laptop to work?)
    Yes, does not need a PC or Laptop connected full time.

    Ethernet cards are cheap & easy to install, why not get one & just ditch the zyxel alltogether?


  • #215
    Qwertyboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 74 ✭✭Qwertyboy


    Thanks for your help. I dont know what an Ethernet card looks like. Could you possibly post a boxshot of one? Also would installing it require opening up the tower? Thanks very much.


  • #216
    Do-more
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭Do-more


    Qwertyboy wrote:
    Thanks for your help. I dont know what an Ethernet card looks like. Could you possibly post a boxshot of one? Also would installing it require opening up the tower? Thanks very much.


    This is what it looks like.

    Yes you wll have to open up your tower to fit it but it really is a simple job.

    invest4deepvalue.com



  • Advertisement
  • #217
    Qwertyboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 74 ✭✭Qwertyboy


    Do-more wrote:
    This is what it looks like.

    Yes you wll have to open up your tower to fit it but it really is a simple job.

    I have a fair idea where it slots in but I dont understand how the ethernet cable will get to it after the tower is re-closed. Also are they as cheap in shops and I presume there will be different types so how do I know which to get?

    Once again thanks very much


  • #218
    Do-more
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭Do-more


    Qwertyboy wrote:
    I dont understand how the ethernet cable will get to it after the tower is re-closed.

    The black rectangle on the chromed metal strip of the network card is the socket for the ethernet cable. This will be exposed at the back of your tower. (After you replace the blanking plate that's currently there.)
    Qwertyboy wrote:
    Also are they as cheap in shops and I presume there will be different types so how do I know which to get?

    There a pretty standard item, PC World will probably be a bit more expensive but maybe not much after allowing for p&p. Try looking in the "Manager's Specials" you might find a cheap one there.

    invest4deepvalue.com



  • #219
    Qwertyboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 74 ✭✭Qwertyboy


    Thanks if I go and buy one will it give a general idea of how to open the PC and remove the ??BLANKING PLATE?? in the instructions. Also does plug and play mean that once I plug it in its ready to use?
    Thanks I'm such a noob


  • #220
    thefinalstage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,503 ✭✭✭thefinalstage


    Qwertyboy wrote:
    Thanks if I go and buy one will it give a general idea of how to open the PC and remove the ??BLANKING PLATE?? in the instructions. Also does plug and play mean that once I plug it in its ready to use?
    Thanks I'm such a noob

    The blanking plate is usually held on by just 1 screw and than you slid it out.
    When you boot windows for the first time after installing the new hardware,windows should detect the needed driver and install it automatically.


  • #221
    Qwertyboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 74 ✭✭Qwertyboy


    thelastangryman wrote:
    The blanking plate is usually held on by just 1 screw and than you slid it out.
    When you boot windows for the first time after installing the new hardware,windows should detect the needed driver and install it automatically.
    Beautiful thanks very much people. I'll pop into town tomorrow nad get an Ethernet card. Ye have all been so helpful. I think I can handle it from here bit don't be surprised if im back lol. BTW thanks Sponge Bob-(even though your banned) ;)


  • Advertisement
  • #222
    the whole year inn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,113 ✭✭✭the whole year inn


    Will this work with a hsdpa data card?


  • #223
    Oracle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭Oracle


    Is Sponge Bob banned? Why? :confused: That's a pity, him being so helpful an' nice an' all. Is it getting too strict around here?


  • #224
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    gob_smacked wrote:
    Will this work with a hsdpa data card?
    No. DSL only.
    Oracle wrote:
    Is Sponge Bob banned? Why?
    Banned for a month I think for arguing with a mod or something.


  • #225
    Oracle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭Oracle


    Thanks for the info Kaizersoze, I hope Sponge Bob will be back soon.


  • #226
    dubmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,927 ✭✭✭dubmick


    FFS he is one of the most helpful blokes on this board.

    Mods have way too much power on boards imo.


  • #227
    mazza
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭mazza


    I'm a bit concerned at a few mentions of poor wireless range earlier in this thread...

    Have we arrived at a decision on whether the wireless capabilities are worth using or not? ;)

    Should I even be considering switching to use wireless in a house with solid concrete walls, wooden floors and the client PC downstairs and prolly 20 foot as the crow flies from the router?

    Woud like to chuck the nasty cable away, but will wireless work well / all all?!

    TIA,

    Maz

    PS Nice product by the way - works sweet and simple with BT.


  • #228
    championc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,182 ✭✭✭championc


    My experience of these new Eircom Silver Netopia (2247 ??) routers is that the wireless range is much worse than that of the older 3347NWG. I had my laptop with 3 feet of it and only got 3 bars of signal on my XP laptop. The router is upstairs in the house but when downstairs I struggle to see it at all.

    However, with the older 3347NWG, I can get 5 bars comfortably around the house and can see it from my neighbour across the road front door - and my router is in the back of the house !!!


    C


  • #229
    ShevY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 720 ✭✭✭ShevY


    the range is poor for me compared to my older motorola ap. but i am using cheapo wireless cards in the client pcs.

    wouldnt recommend it tbh.


  • #230
    Sponge Bob
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 25,234 ✭✭✭✭Sponge Bob


    Righty Ho!

    Pc World in Galway have another large batch of these in stock so the offer is back on. They were out of stock for a while.

    Personally I find the range is OK , 30ft and a solid concrete wall , at least .


  • #231
    thefinalstage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,503 ✭✭✭thefinalstage


    Sponge Bob wrote:
    Righty Ho!

    Pc World in Galway have another large batch of these in stock so the offer is back on. They were out of stock for a while.

    Personally I find the range is OK , 30ft and a solid concrete wall , at least .

    I have no problems with the range either. I can get a signal 50 feet away.


  • Advertisement
  • #232
    frank tj mackey
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭frank tj mackey


    just wondering, we've eircom broadband, we've a netopia modem we got years ago, been using a belkin wireless router the last 2 years but availed of those netopia ones for €24.99.
    trying to set it up, do i have to hook up the wires to the old netopia broadband modem or can i just follow the instructions that came with the new netopia router?
    p.s. how do i set the wireless to private? is there a way of making your laptop pick up the signal and connecting automatically without having to enter the password or do you have to seeing as how its set to private.
    thanks.


  • #233
    frank tj mackey
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭frank tj mackey


    sorry by the way if its straight forward, im just home from work and me and me bro wanna get the xbox live going.
    thanks dudes.


  • #234
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,514 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    el diablo wrote:
    so does anyone know of a similar product that will work with NTL Broadband?

    my modem is upstairs but I want to be able to access the internet anywhere in the house on my laptop.. thanks in advance...;)
    you need a router too to convert the one NTL public address ( 82.100. ... ) to several private addresses ( 192.168.1. ... )

    Can you put two ADSL routers back to back in the same way as you can with two modems ( tricky but possible ) - and have one open and use the other as router ??


  • #235
    el diablo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,758 ✭✭✭el diablo


    Capt'n Midnight wrote:
    you need a router too to convert the one NTL public address ( 82.100. ... ) to several private addresses ( 192.168.1. ... )

    Can you put two ADSL routers back to back in the same way as you can with two modems ( tricky but possible ) - and have one open and use the other as router ??
    thanks for the info, Capt'n. seems to be a bit complicated....:eek:

    We're all in this psy-op together.🤨



  • #236
    ozmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,876 ✭✭✭ozmo


    el diablo wrote:
    thanks for the info, Capt'n. seems to be a bit complicated....:eek:

    NTL used to supply "Netgear wgr614 v6" 54mbswireless router.
    they or their newer equivalent work anyways with no or little configuration-
    just plug it into the ntl modem ethernet socket.

    “Roll it back”



  • #237
    nava
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,739 ✭✭✭nava


    HI


    Was passing by a 3g Store today and noticed that they have the price as €9.99, didn't have time to stop and check the whole ad, but does anyone know if they are talking about the same router or was it something else?

    Thanks


  • #238
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    nava wrote:
    HI


    Was passing by a 3g Store today and noticed that they have the price as €9.99, didn't have time to stop and check the whole ad, but does anyone know if they are talking about the same router or was it something else?

    Thanks
    They have a non wireless usb/ethernet modem for 9.99. Don't bother with the 3G stores though. They'll only sell you either modem if you sign up for Eircom BB there and then.


  • #239
    el diablo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,758 ✭✭✭el diablo


    ozmo wrote:
    NTL used to supply "Netgear wgr614 v6" 54mbswireless router.
    they or their newer equivalent work anyways with no or little configuration-
    just plug it into the ntl modem ethernet socket.
    thanks, I'll have a look around for one of those...;)

    We're all in this psy-op together.🤨



  • #240
    el diablo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,758 ✭✭✭el diablo


    nava wrote:
    HI


    Was passing by a 3g Store today and noticed that they have the price as €9.99, didn't have time to stop and check the whole ad, but does anyone know if they are talking about the same router or was it something else?

    Thanks
    for NTL Broadband?

    We're all in this psy-op together.🤨



  • Advertisement
  • #241
    nava
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,739 ✭✭✭nava


    el diablo wrote:
    for NTL Broadband?


    Hi

    No it cannot be used with NTL, I thought it was the same as mention before but reduced, I just wanted to let people know about it.

    Regards


  • #242
    bazery
    Registered Users Posts: 336 ✭✭bazery


    Ha ha was in pc world in cork yesterday, you can now buy one of these routers for 9.99 but you have to sign up. I told him I was installing it in my sisters house and that she'd come back in to set up the account. He was reluctant but i told him my sister didn't have a clue so I'm installing it for her(nearly pissed myself cos my lie was so good).
    basically I bought myself a nice shiny router for a tenner.:D


  • #243
    pissed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,776 ✭✭✭pissed


    Ha ha was in pc world in cork yesterday, you can now buy one of these routers for 9.99 but you have to sign up. I told him I was installing it in my sisters house and that she'd come back in to set up the account. He was reluctant but i told him my sister didn't have a clue so I'm installing it for her(nearly pissed myself cos my lie was so good).
    basically I bought myself a nice shiny router for a tenner.


    How can you sleep at night :D


  • #244
    Brianb8802
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 488 ✭✭Brianb8802


    bazery wrote:
    Ha ha was in pc world in cork yesterday, you can now buy one of these routers for 9.99 but you have to sign up. I told him I was installing it in my sisters house and that she'd come back in to set up the account. He was reluctant but i told him my sister didn't have a clue so I'm installing it for her(nearly pissed myself cos my lie was so good).
    basically I bought myself a nice shiny router for a tenner.:D


    :D:D my and my buddy were in there yesterday aswell, tried it but they werent having it, so we went into currys next door. Went up to the desk and they said we would have to sign up aswell, but we said we just wanted what came in the box. He just said fair enough. 2 routers for €20, best baragin ive ever gotten


  • #245
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,580 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    Is it the nameless Eircom boxes you pick up that says about the months free rental and free router etc etc? Are they all the same i.e. netopia wireless router?


  • #246
    HungryJoey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,192 ✭✭✭HungryJoey


    PCW have now reduced the price to €9.99. But now the customer must sign up with eircom at time of the purchase of the router now. It is the silver netopia wireless router.

    Hj


  • Advertisement
  • #247
    Sponge Bob
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 25,234 ✭✭✭✭Sponge Bob


    What details did they require before they would give you the €10 router ????


  • #248
    Brianb8802
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 488 ✭✭Brianb8802


    Sponge Bob wrote:
    What details did they require before they would give you the €10 router ????

    They ask for the phone number that broadband is going to be installed on, so they can test it. Not sure what else they want from ya. Just go into currys and chance your arm, say your just looking for what comes in the box, the worst they can say is no.


  • #249
    dubmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,927 ✭✭✭dubmick


    I'd say you have to put an order in for broadband with Eircom. When they were €25 Harvey Norman were looking for me to put in an order, luckily PC World next door only checked to see if your line was capable of broadband (i.e. broaband test on eircom.ie)


  • #250
    HungryJoey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,192 ✭✭✭HungryJoey


    Brianb8802 wrote:
    They ask for the phone number that broadband is going to be installed on, so they can test it. Not sure what else they want from ya. Just go into currys and chance your arm, say your just looking for what comes in the box, the worst they can say is no.

    No that is not the procedure now. They use to ask for a phone no. to test if your line was could recieve ADSL. Quite frankly, they didn't give a boll!x if your line was capable or not.

    Now though the procedure has changed there for it is nessecary to fill in an order form before the purchase of the router. Its an Eircom Order form which contains personal details etc.. and they even may ask for proof of address. This was originally harvey norman's practice but now it is mandatory for PCW to do this.

    Reason for changing procedure; too many people have purchased eircom routers without signing up to eircoms contract.

    Hj


  • #251
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    HungryJoey wrote:
    too many people have purchased eircom routers without signing up to eircoms contract.

    Hj
    Thats shocking.:eek: :D


  • Advertisement
This discussion has been closed.
Advertisement