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| 202081 | 2003-12-22 07:34:00 | Hi all we have Jetstart & thinking of getting the Dynalink RTA300 4 Port Hub ADSL Router or Dynalink RTA220 ADSL Router - 2 crossover networked PCs, 1 WinXP pro & 1 Win98. Any suggestions/pros/cons would be appreciated - how easy to setup? thanx |
dana.c (2547) | ||
| 202082 | 2003-12-22 08:34:00 | Hi Dana I have the Dynalink RTA300 and it is very easy to setup with all the configuration being done via a web browser. This model is also ideal for your current setup with two PC's as each machine can connect via the modem/router to the internet independant of the other machine being on or not. You can also use the modem/router to share files/printer between the two machines and not have to use a cross-over cable at all. There was a recent discussion on the RTA300 and it being used for networking here (pressf1.pcworld.co.nz). |
Jen C (20) | ||
| 202083 | 2003-12-22 08:42:00 | I have set up the RTA300 in the past for a WinXP desktop, Win98 Desktop and one Laptop (XP) with Xtra Jetstream. I had no problems with this and the person using it for about 6 months is quite happy. I have no experience with the RTA220 model so can't comment. The 220 model may be all you want. Hope this helps. |
Elephant (599) | ||
| 202084 | 2003-12-22 09:09:00 | If you use the RTA220, then it would be easier to also use a hub or a switch so that each PC is connected to the router. The 220 is also very easy to set up, same as the 300, but I found the optional built in firewall awkward, and it killed my favourite streaming audio site that uses unknown/undisclosed ports, so there was no way to configure it. |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 202085 | 2003-12-22 09:53:00 | I've set up several Jetstream using RTA 220 in the past and they are all working fine. Configuration and setup is a breeze. It is best to get a hub/switch so that each pc can access the Internet independently. You may consider using RTA300 as it has built-in hub. Good luck |
bk T (215) | ||
| 202086 | 2003-12-22 10:19:00 | Which is why I chose the RTA300. Good post and I will keep that in mind. The RTA 220 may be all that is needed but there is no harm in trying to futureproof yourself. :-) |
Elephant (599) | ||
| 202087 | 2003-12-22 22:53:00 | I have a RTA220 and when I was using it I had it plugged into a switch. I then plugged all my PC's into the switch so that only the router and switch had to be on for any PC to use it. I have since got another ADSL router which has a 4 port switch built in. It is auto sensing so can use any speed and can even take straight or crossover cables no hassle. This way only the router has to be on for any PC to us it. I brought the router from Holland. It is a Draytek Vigor 2600. |
Big John (551) | ||
| 202088 | 2003-12-23 05:00:00 | I have had the RTA300 since it first came out, and found it very easy to set up (except for not realising that I had to have a special email address for adsl for the router). I now have the main XP desktop and a wireless access point plugged into the router, and one laptop that either connects to the network by cable to the router or via WIFI through the wireless access point depending upon whether I am using the laptop in my outside office or in the house. I have one other laptop (used by the family) that connects wirelessly from the house to the office. Just a thought - if you anticipate using wireless networking, you could save money in the long run by buying the RTA300W, which has a wireless access point built in. It will save you dollars in the future, desktop space, and reduce the number of transformers plugged into your junction box(es), where space is usually a premium. |
John H (8) | ||
| 202089 | 2003-12-23 08:36:00 | Just to throw my 2 cents worth in. Either router will do you a great service. They are both easy to configure and have built in firewalls and allow pinholing. Buying the RTA300 will negate the need of having to purchase a Network switch which you will HAVE to do if you want to connect more than one computer to the internet if you get the RTA220. However (and I'm not 100% certain about this) I believe the RTA300 built in hub is only a 10Mbit hub Not 10/100Mbit switch which will mean very slow transfers between your PC's (will NOT impact on your internet browsing, much) Someone may want to correct me on this as they may have changed the features of the RTA300 but when I looked at one beginning of 2002 they were only a 10Mbit hub. |
Odin (227) | ||
| 202090 | 2003-12-23 08:51:00 | > However (and I'm not 100% certain about this) I > believe the RTA300 built in hub is only a 10Mbit hub > Not 10/100Mbit switch ...... they may have changed the features of > the RTA300 but when I looked at one beginning of 2002 > they were only a 10Mbit hub. Yes, the RTA300 does have 10/100 Mbps LAN RJ45 Connectors (4) :) Wasn't the RTA300 only released in NZ beginning of 2003? Could be wrong though :) Dynalink ADSL Router RTA300 - Specifications Sheet (www.dynalink.co.nz) |
Jen C (20) | ||
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