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| Thread ID: 56237 | 2005-03-31 05:50:00 | ADSL Modem/Router choice - urgent advice needed | Tony (4941) | Press F1 |
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| 339857 | 2005-03-31 05:50:00 | I thought I was in the middle of getting a D-Link DSL-504G modem/router from IHUG as part of their Bliink sign-up deal. After waiting a week and a half I have just been told they can't keep up with demand and they suggest I buy something and they will reimburse me the subsidy they are offering. Apart from being totally hacked off at being stuffed around like this, I need to find a router/modem. I am totally ignorant of what to look for, and would be very grateful for any advice on products that fit into the same general spec as the D-Link one mentioned above. Also has anyone else had the same experience? I am going to be pushing IHUG for some compensation for all this, and if there is a group of us we might have some more clout. TIA :mad: :mad: :mad: |
Tony (4941) | ||
| 339858 | 2005-03-31 05:57:00 | I was speaking to a guy from Telecom and he mentioned there were some problems with some D-Link routers. This could be a blessing. We puchased a NetGear DSL Firewall/Router, which may be an alternative. |
KiwiTT_NZ (233) | ||
| 339859 | 2005-03-31 06:02:00 | Have had no problems with Dynalink routers. The RTA770 is the equivalent to the D-Link I think. |
CYaBro (73) | ||
| 339860 | 2005-03-31 06:23:00 | Dynalink modem routers consistently get a good press on Press F1. Quite a few of us have the RTA300, but I am not sure whether that is a current model. It looks as though the RTA770 ($154.77 GST inc from Ascent) is the replacement. You can also get the RTA770W which includes a built-in 802.11g wireless access point for about $100 more. Good quality and good back up service are usually mentioned on this site in discussions about Dynalink. |
John H (8) | ||
| 339861 | 2005-03-31 08:26:00 | Dynalink here too. Good gear, good service from Dynalink NZ. | Murray P (44) | ||
| 339862 | 2005-03-31 08:40:00 | I have a mate in the UK who does a bit of networking. They reckon they've had nothing but trouble with D-Link...... would recommend Dynalink or Linksys |
Myth (110) | ||
| 339863 | 2005-03-31 10:07:00 | Dynalink RTA770. Good stuff. | bk T (215) | ||
| 339864 | 2005-03-31 10:12:00 | Thanks for the advice everyone. I think I'll go for the Dynalink RTA770 as suggested by several people. I too have had good experiences with Dynalink in the past. :thumbs: I looked on PriceSpy and the cheapest deal is at Centronics Computers in Sandringham, Auckland. Any reports about this mob - good/bad/indifferent? |
Tony (4941) | ||
| 339865 | 2005-03-31 13:47:00 | I have installed 4 DSE XH1149 Router/modems and never had any trouble. They are available from Dick Smith for about $120. They have an exchange warrentee . I have used Dynalink & D-Link but find the DSE unit to be simpler to set up & 100% reliable. |
mzee (3324) | ||
| 339866 | 2005-04-01 06:18:00 | I also use a DSE XH1149 no problems. Bought it over the Christmas break from DSE for $108 now $128. Don't go by pricespy. A friend of mine bought a modem going by pricespy and I checked the price on Ascent Techs site and it was $30 cheaper from them. It sounds as if all merchants don't list with pricespy. http://www.ascent.co.nz/ Trevor:) |
Trev (427) | ||
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