[access-uk] Re: Question about Routers
- From: "Tristram Llewellyn" <tris-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 12 May 2005 09:42:31 +0100
I have the Netgear DG834G after seeking some advice from a friend of mine
who installs lot's of these things on site. This wireless router is
perfectly good, we've even been able to talk to their support people on a
couple occasions we've needed to. It lacks some of the more exotic features
of the more expensive Draytek models. For average home internet/wireless it
does just fine and is accessible with Jaws. I do all my internet through it
on the wireless connection no problems at all.
Regards.
Tristram Llewellyn
Sight and Sound Technology
Technical Support
www.sightandsound.co.uk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Hodgson" <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 8:42 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Question about Routers
Hi.
I ahve had a look at the Netgear site and the product looks fine. You may
want to search for reviews on the products, to see what users think. There
always seems to be a battle between D-link and Netgear, one week one is
better than the other etc. I have a D-link wireless access point, as I have
an older Draytek router with only 802.11B wireless, and it works very well,
though the web interface is not, imho, as accessible or as well specified as
the Draytek web interface.
Where I come from in recommending the Draytek products is that I know what
they are capable of, I know their features, and I have used them in homes
and small businesses. However, I realise that there are probably cheaper
products out there, and if we can get a support base for those products,
that would be very good. I don't have really time to go searching round all
the manufacturers, as the market is very fluid.
Also, one thing in looking for these products is to do a google search to
see if any security related info comes up. For example, I installed a SMC
router at a friends house, to find that the management screens were open to
the internet by default on the default user details - not good. I also had
a similar problem with a BT wireless router someone purchased with a Plusnet
starter bundle, and in both instances the firmware had to be upgraded before
I had even really got it working. Not good plug and play!
In all instances I avoid Linksys du to very poor support and sudden dropping
of support for new platforms.
Hope this helps.
Andrew.
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Darran Ross
Sent: Wed 11/05/2005 23:58
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Question about Routers
Andrew, I followed the link you provided for a look at the Draytek 2600G
router, and see it comes in around the £150 mark. I've also looked at the
Netgear DG834G Wireless Modem, Router, Firewall, which costs about £70. Are
there any real benefits for me in going for the Draytek?
Baring in mind I'm after a nice simple way to use a laptop wirelessly, plug
and play as much as is possible!
Darran
Darran
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Hodgson" <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 6:14 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Question about Routers
| Hi,
|
| The highest wireless speed is 54G. There is a spec now out called super
| 54G, which runs at 108MBPS. However, the details of this are sketchy,
| so if you go for this speed of wireless, ensure the router and
| manufacturer are the same manufacturer, and you may get occasional
| drop-outs etc. Remember this is the speed of the wireless, and the
| fastest speed for ADSL is 2mbps, which is a lot slower than your 54g
| wireless speed.
|
| If you buy a router ensure you get one with an ADSL modem and not a
| broadband router. The ones I am still recommending are the Draytek
| routers - you would want the 2600G which has four wired LAN ports and a
| wireless interface. They are very easy to configure and diagnose, and
| can be remotely managed. http://www.seg.co.uk/.
|
| Thanks.
| Andrew.
|
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