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| Thread ID: 27662 | 2002-11-27 23:31:00 | Is there any diff between adsl modems? | Humaine (420) | Press F1 |
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| 102021 | 2002-11-27 23:31:00 | Hey Is there any real difference between the ADSL modems available in NZ? Is there any particular models I should stay away from? I'm looking at getting connected and maybe a PCI card, bout $200 I really would like to hear about any problems you guys may have had with adsl and things involving Jetstream Starter. Thanks Mat :) |
Humaine (420) | ||
| 102022 | 2002-11-28 00:46:00 | I got jetstream Starter a few weeks ago. No real problems with it apart from Xtra not being able to help with my ADSL router configuration. Perhaps the technology is a bit beyond them, they used to be like that with modems a few years ago. The only real problem I'm currently having with my Plexuscom router is with the firewall, which is really down to my ignorance of such things :( Check out http://pricespy.co.nz/ for prices, they currently start at just over $100. |
crozier (2004) | ||
| 102023 | 2002-11-28 01:25:00 | Steer away from Dynalink ADSL routers. It's difficult to configure, the user manual is confusing, hard to understand (probably, you must be a mind-reader to understand what has been written) they even gave you the wrong cable - instead of a cross-over cable, they enclosed a straight-through cable! Yes, they do have an 0800 helpdesk number, but you must be very lucky if you can get hold of a real 'person' to solve your problem. It took me three days to get in touch with a real person. Looks like it's a 'one-man-van' guy running the business. I went to their website and sent an email to them for help, guess what the reply could be? "... I am too busy to answer your queries, but if you could phone the 0800 number, I'll go through with you. ........" To phone the 0800 number, ... good luck. I'll never buy a Dynalink ADSL router again! Anyway, good luck. |
bk T (215) | ||
| 102024 | 2002-11-28 04:13:00 | There can be big differences in adsl modems.As long as you aren't to far from the telephone exchange,then you should be OK with an internal PCI model(under 3ks).Any further out and you will probably have problems with drop-outs and slow speeds(on jetstream,not jetstart).If you are over that distance,then it may be better to go for an external,ethernet modem,not USB.The usual story applies here,you get what you pay for(the more,the better usually).Whatever you get,make sure you can return it if it doesn't work properly,and try a different one. Peter |
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