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| Thread ID: 47984 | 2004-08-11 03:56:00 | Upgrading to Jetstream | Darcy (1040) | Press F1 |
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| 260379 | 2004-08-12 04:11:00 | I recently took the plunge and did as you are contemplating. I purchased the DSE unit you mention (which is on special at $129 now) and am most pleased. I have 3 pc's connected through it. The network works fine and so does the web. The unit has some firewall capability (I'm no expert here!) and comes with some free firewall software as well. Xtra are offering free installation and a free first month at the moment so what have you got to lose? |
andy (473) | ||
| 260380 | 2004-08-12 06:16:00 | I second that. The DSE ADSL Router I have found is of exellent value. Very affordable, easy to configure and use. Good connection speeds, reliable. I recommend it 200%. |
somebody (208) | ||
| 260381 | 2004-08-12 07:00:00 | Well, I have 2 D-Link DSL 504 Router/hubs and they are great. See www.activecatalog.co.nz $225 Cost $450 each a year ago. But they never forget their settings - never had a problem. Highly reliable and I would buy the same tomorrow. I suspect this model may be superceded. |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 260382 | 2004-08-12 11:22:00 | Thanks again for the feedback! Well rang around DSE here in CHCH.....no one has the $129 routers! The shops that did have them said "They were shop [in use] items, only had that one left and weren't for sale!" Rather rude, not going back there again...second rude incident from same retail outlet...nevermind back on track now! Was advised that there was another slightly more expensive model taking it's place and was available. Right then ...i'll just have to settle for that one then, slightly dearer @ $159...never mind in I went...Manchester St branch...none left on shelf! BUGGER...went over to the shop on Columbo St......One left on shelf...but hold on...what's this small PC shop tucked in next door to DSE? Went in and they were also selling ADSL routers for $139! Compared the specs and went with the cheaper option, great I'm happy now. Then what happened, got home and looked through the DSE Catalog I picked up while I was in store, HELLO there is another New ADSL Router advertised for $98!!!! You can't win! Anywho going with Xtra's 1Gb Plan will see how it goes, may have to upgrade to the 3Gb plan later?? Heard rumours prices might be dropping next month anyway?? Been told I will be connected Sat morning by Lunchtime at the latest!! Let's see...can't wait! And that was my day! Cheers Darcy. PS. Sat and passed my last MCSE Exam also today...STOKED!! See ya. |
Darcy (1040) | ||
| 260383 | 2004-08-13 01:39:00 | Congratulations!! | andy (473) | ||
| 260384 | 2004-08-13 11:38:00 | Cheers Andy | Darcy (1040) | ||
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