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| 104130 | 2002-12-08 03:45:00 | I am being connected to jetstream in a week and need advice on the type of modem to purchase. Our network is a simple peer to peer of 6 computers vai a hub and running w98. We will require 4 of these networked computers to access the internet, which currently has only standard internal modem access for one computer. We will also be changing our network by introducing a new server with xp? in the near future so am not sure as to the need for a modem with a router or just use the existing hub. We have new fully structured cabling to each computer for both network and phone. I am getting conflicting advice from the stores that sell these modems. Any advice would be most appreciated |
johnc (2719) | ||
| 104131 | 2002-12-08 04:06:00 | Get a router. You plug the router into the hub and it is just another IP address. Each computer can access as they require. However get one that you can set pinhole ranges. Mine can only set individual ports so getting things such as peer to peer file transfer via ICQ is hard to do. If you are able to set a range then it is much easier. If you just get a modem then that one has to act as a gateway for all the other PC's that want access. Also a router acts as a firewall because all anyone outside can see is the router IP address. They cannot see the PC's behind it due to NAT (Network Address Translation). |
Big John (551) | ||
| 104132 | 2002-12-08 05:08:00 | I agree with Big John's advice I'm no expert, but I have a fully operational peer to peer network of four computers connected via a hub. Off the hub I also have a Nokia Ni500 external adsl modem/router and all computers have internet access singly or collectively provided that the modem and hub are powered, i.e. they all have their own individual access. I set this up myself so there's nothing tricky or technical about my system therefore it should work for anybody. I don't know if my Nokia is configured as a router or not but I suspect that router facilities are an option I haven't tapped as I used it straight out of the box. I'm picking that something like a Dynalink external modem would do the same job. They also have a modem/router/hub combo if I'm not mistaken. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 104133 | 2002-12-08 08:48:00 | Steer away from Dynalink ADSL modems. Poor documentation and support. Very difficult to configure. I'm using Nokia Ni500 and have been using it for about a year now. Good luck |
bk T (215) | ||
| 104134 | 2002-12-08 19:53:00 | Don't know about that bk T. I have installed both Nokia Ni500 and Dynalink RTA210 routers and found the Dynalink much easier to configure. Also Dynalink helpdesk very helpfull if you need any further help. |
CYaBro (73) | ||
| 104135 | 2002-12-08 19:56:00 | My Dynalink modem came with good docs and support has been excellent both via e-mail and phone. Please tell use why you think they are poor? |
Big John (551) | ||
| 104136 | 2002-12-08 21:27:00 | You can't buy Nokia now anyway as they left the NZ market several months back. DSE were remaindering their stock and a few stores may have modems left. The last Ni500 went months ago ($100!!!) but there's usually plenty for sale in T & E. To install the Nokia is a breeze and takes about 2-3 minutes. however, to understand anything about other configuration otions from the manual is a nightmare, hence my ignorance of its router capability. I'd be keen to read a plain english set of directions for that kind of configuration, its all jargon to me and assumes far greater levels of knowledge than I possess. I have heard nothing bad about Dynalink except the comment in this thread. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 104137 | 2002-12-08 22:25:00 | Both Dynalink RT210 and RT220 is a breeze to set up and most of the documentation is on a PDF file on the CD :) | SKT174 (1319) | ||
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