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RolandRat · 17-10-2004, 19:03

HI all

Just wondered if anyone has experience of this -I'm thinking of getting one to share my BB connection with the other PC - and using a USB Wireless adaptor - any hints or tips? Or anyone suggest anything better - I can get these as a pack for £100 inc.

Thanks

Richard

subman · 17-10-2004, 19:07

Go for it - brilliant bit of kit. Dead easy to set up but flexible with it. I've been runnning the old (non-modem) version for about 6 months with no probs. You can sit in bed with your wireless PDA and check your emails.....

Stu · 17-10-2004, 19:09

Decent kit.

Look at the USR Turbo kit though as their bundles are under £100 at 125Mb.

OliverZR120 · 17-10-2004, 20:34

I use a Netgear DG834 (non wireless) which works really well. Loads of options for firewall rules etc and has some nice little features like remote router access and it can be setup to mail you if it detects any problems/attacks.

Stu · 17-10-2004, 21:03

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Originally Posted by OliverZR120

and it can be setup to mail you if it detects any problems/attacks.

Need a big inbox for that option though.

OliverZR120 · 17-10-2004, 21:34

Not really it is really tuneable so it ignores the normal traffic and only lets you know when something unusual is going on.

Stu · 18-10-2004, 07:17

It was a joke Oliver.

I have seen the logging on a router that isn't filtered on what it sends. Hundreds of mails a day.

Only issue I found with the netgear firewall is that it does not stop internally generated traffic going out even when not on cofigured ports. Took a while to spot this and had it confirmed by the netgear support guys. So it isn't the best of firewalls unfortunately.

OliverZR120 · 18-10-2004, 12:02

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Originally Posted by Stu

It was a joke Oliver.

Sorry missed that one

The Netgear one seemed to work a load better than the USR and Zoom ones i have had. Also i found that the Netgear one has by far the best support pages with good firmware upgrades etc

Stu · 18-10-2004, 12:21

Admitedly the USR was useless with the original firmware as it kept dropping connections (although this has been fixed for well over a year now). Since then though it has become the most complete solution in it's price range by a mile. You are looking at Cisco kit to better it now.

evilgangsta · 18-10-2004, 12:33

3Com have a deal on at the moment the 3com and netgear are pretty close but the 3com has better range depends how for you need to reach

OliverZR120 · 18-10-2004, 12:37

I have to say I have only ever used the Netgear router/modem wired so can’t really comment on the wireless performance, just the quality.

Dr Dave · 18-10-2004, 12:46

*cough* "Linksys"

Stu · 18-10-2004, 16:57

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Originally Posted by evilgangsta

3Com have a deal on at the moment the 3com and netgear are pretty close but the 3com has better range depends how for you need to reach

3Com and US Robotics are the same company

Stu · 18-10-2004, 17:01

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Originally Posted by Major Ingram

*cough* "Linksys"

Another company worth considering. Do they support WPA yet though, or 100Mb+?

Along with Buffalo who are also worth looking at.

RolandRat · 18-10-2004, 17:12

Thanks for all your great comments guys

Dr Dave · 18-10-2004, 19:50

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Originally Posted by Stu

Another company worth considering. Do they support WPA yet though, or 100Mb+?

Not sure on the WPA (Could check mine right now but can't be ar$ed!) but with Speedbooster Technology I think they are at the 108Mb level.

Happy with 54G to be honest.

jase · 19-10-2004, 00:17

I currently use a Netgear DG814 (predecessor to the 834) for my Broadband connection, and will say that with out a doubt, a brilliant peice of kit. But since I have some nice 3com gear, a S3-4400 switch and 801.a/b/g AP, I would highly recommend them too.

Linksys, not too bad, but not the best ive used.

Definately not recommended are the Thomson speedtouch range. (I have a 530 ready to a sledgehammer at this very moment).

Bazza · 19-10-2004, 05:41

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Originally Posted by Stu

Another company worth considering. Do they support WPA yet though, or 100Mb+?

Yes they do support WPA Stu.

Stu · 19-10-2004, 07:02

Cheers Baz.

Last time I looked it was still awaiting the firmware update for it.

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RolandRat Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Car: CityRover Posts: 4,309	Netgear DG834G Modem/Router HI all Just wondered if anyone has experience of this -I'm thinking of getting one to share my BB connection with the other PC - and using a USB Wireless adaptor - any hints or tips? Or anyone suggest anything better - I can get these as a pack for £100 inc. Thanks Richard

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17-10-2004, 19:07	#2
subman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: nr Bath Car: Rover 75 Tourer Posts: 200	Go for it - brilliant bit of kit. Dead easy to set up but flexible with it. I've been runnning the old (non-modem) version for about 6 months with no probs. You can sit in bed with your wireless PDA and check your emails.....

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OliverZR120 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Windlesham, Surrey Car: MG ZR Posts: 412	I use a Netgear DG834 (non wireless) which works really well. Loads of options for firewall rules etc and has some nice little features like remote router access and it can be setup to mail you if it detects any problems/attacks.

17-10-2004, 21:34	#6
OliverZR120 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Windlesham, Surrey Car: MG ZR Posts: 412	Not really it is really tuneable so it ignores the normal traffic and only lets you know when something unusual is going on.

18-10-2004, 12:33	#10
evilgangsta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kent Car: Skoda Octavia Greenline Posts: 6,318	3Com have a deal on at the moment the 3com and netgear are pretty close but the 3com has better range depends how for you need to reach

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OliverZR120 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Windlesham, Surrey Car: MG ZR Posts: 412	I have to say I have only ever used the Netgear router/modem wired so can’t really comment on the wireless performance, just the quality.

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RolandRat Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Car: CityRover Posts: 4,309	Thanks for all your great comments guys

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jase Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hull Car: SAAB 9-3 Cab Aero 2.8L V6 Turbo - Damn its fast....... Posts: 1,603	I currently use a Netgear DG814 (predecessor to the 834) for my Broadband connection, and will say that with out a doubt, a brilliant peice of kit. But since I have some nice 3com gear, a S3-4400 switch and 801.a/b/g AP, I would highly recommend them too. Linksys, not too bad, but not the best ive used. Definately not recommended are the Thomson speedtouch range. (I have a 530 ready to a sledgehammer at this very moment).

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