[access-uk] Re: Advice re router purchase
- From: "Adrian Higginbotham" <adrian.higginbotham@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:37:46 +0100
Crossed wires I think steve - my accesspoint has 4 ports on it so you plug
other network devices in to it direct as with any other network switch or
router. But anyway, swings and roundabouts, certainly I agree an access point
isn't the first joice if starting from scratch but what works works. An
example of the good old "how do I get too..." question to which the answer is
"well I wouldn't start from here".
Adrian Higginbotham,
Manager, Leading edge research
Tel: Direct dial 024 7679 7333 - Becta switchboard 02476-416994
Email: Adrian.Higginbotham@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Steve Nutt
Sent: 22 August 2008 06:35
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Advice re router purchase
Hi Adrian,
Yes but Douglas has a single port unit, not 4. So the single port would be
taken up with the access point. He would have no room for expansion using
cable, only wifi.
All the best
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Adrian Higginbotham
Sent: Thursday 21 August 2008 15:51
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Advice re router purchase
Oh come on now steve, with an apetite for gadgets like yours one more mains
device won't make much difference.
It's a good point though, 2 devices isn't so friendly for the environment or in
these times of credit crunch your own wallet. The ports issue isn't so real.
I've got a 4-port access point so even with one of these taken up by the router
connection that's enough left-over for most home users needs.
Adrian Higginbotham,
Manager, Leading edge research
Tel: Direct dial 024 7679 7333 - Becta switchboard 02476-416994
Email: Adrian.Higginbotham@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Web: http://www.becta.org.uk/
BECTA, Millburn Hill Road, Science Park, Coventry, CV4 7JJ
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Steve Nutt
Sent: 21 August 2008 14:40
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Advice re router purchase
Hi Adrian,
I wouldn't go the access point route, because Douglas' router only has one
Ethernet point, which is pretty poor. Get a decent four-port router, with
built in WIF, like a Linksys. An access point also requires another mains
point. Not to environmentally friendly <Smile>.
All the best
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Adrian Higginbotham
Sent: Thursday 21 August 2008 12:39
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Advice re router purchase
Douglas - stay away from d-link the Web interface used to configure them is a
nightmare with screenreaders as I know to my cost.
You could simplify things for yourself by just buying a wireless access point
for your existing router. Plug the access point in to your router and then
connect to that via wifi if your machines currently support it, or via the
Ethernet ports on the access point itself, assuming you buy one with these.
This is the route I went down to wifi enable my now aging router.
Is it a perfect solution? Probably not.
Is it cheaper than buyng a new router? Yes I picked up a reconditioned one on
Ebay for about £20 delivered, just look out for ones that list your make and
model of router as compatible.
Is it simpler than configuring a new router? Most definitely as the access
point required no configuration at all.
It does mean you've got two boxes rather than one cluttering up the place.
For best performance, and in line with health and safety advice on wifi
transceivers and their radiation, mount the access point (or your wifi router
if you go that route) above 2 meters from the floor, on top of a tall bookcase
does nicely.
Adrian Higginbotham,
Manager, Leading edge research
Tel: Direct dial 024 7679 7333 - Becta switchboard 02476-416994
Email: Adrian.Higginbotham@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Web: http://www.becta.org.uk/
BECTA, Millburn Hill Road, Science Park, Coventry, CV4 7JJ
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Douglas Harrison
Sent: 21 August 2008 11:50
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Advice re router purchase
When I switched to broadband (ADSL) in June my ISP provided as part of the
package a basic one port router which enabled me to have an ethernet connection
to either of my systems (but only one at a time, of course). As the router was
pre-configured I have as yet little knowledge of setting up a router from
scratch.
I now need to purchase another router, both as an insurance against failure of
the existing
one, and also to give me more connectivity options. I would probably
initially connect to both
machines by ethernet but I would also like the router to have the capability of
being plugged into the main bT socket in another part of the house and having a
wireless connection to the
computers.
I would be grateful for any advice as to suitable routers, preferably not too
difficult to set up and configure using a screen reader.
Suggestions of particular models would be most helpful.
Thanks in advance,
Douglas
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