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Solid wirless router for Smart

  • 15-08-2008 09:16PM
    #1
    Ascendotum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭


    Hey, I'm just about to order smart telecoms broadband for use during college by me and four other (technophobe) flatmates. My question is can anyone recommend a robust wireless modem/router? From what I have heard the AoLynk wireless router supplied by smart has been problematic for people. While the option of using a separate router (like the Linksys-WRT54G running DD-WRT), while reliable and feature rich, seems messy, I would prefer to have an all-in-one solution. What do you think?


Comments

  • #2
    humaxf1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 865 ✭✭✭humaxf1


    I'd be keener to use a separate router in AP mode, especially a box running DD-WRT. You can bump up the RF power and the likes of a WRT-54G offer TNC detachable aerials so you can change them for higher gain ones.

    Plus you can leave your modem where it is connected to the phone-line and position the AP for best reception. Either way you're gonna have to extend "a" cabe whether it be a RJ-11 or RJ-45 termination if you need to reposition. CAT5 is that bit more robust than phone cable too.

    dabs.ie do a Buffalo with DD-WRT preinstalledfor 60odd quid I think


  • #3
    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    I dont think that Smart are providing the Aolynk anymore.

    It might be an idea to visit the Smart forums and ask users there for any suggestions as to modem/routers they have found to work well.

    http://support.smarttelecom.ie/forums/


  • #4
    humaxf1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 865 ✭✭✭humaxf1


    **IF** you have a problem with your connection and you have to contact Smart... they may not give you support unless you are using one of their supplied modems.


  • #5
    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    In fairness to Smart you will normally get plenty of support in the support forums from either other users or Smarts own teccy people.


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