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| 76163 | 2002-09-03 12:23:00 | jetstream has been quietly installed in town (no email from telecom about it yet) so i'm looking for a adsl modem with 10/100 switch(4-5 port). any recommendations?? also filters. i see there is the plug in kind but i really need wire in kind. |
tweak'e (174) | ||
| 76164 | 2002-09-03 12:45:00 | Tweak'e, I had a look around some offerings some time back when I went ADSL and decided to go the following way: 8-port 10/100 switch (could have just gone 5port) external ethernet ADSL router has turned out to be a very good option for home network so how about something like: CNET 5Port 10/100 switch around $95 incl GST ASUS AAM6000EV External Ethernet ADSL Router around $300 incl GST Check on PriceSpy (http://www.pricespy.co.nz/) e.g. Paradigm Computers (http://www.pp.co.nz/) Babe |
Babe Ruth (416) | ||
| 76165 | 2002-09-03 16:53:00 | Definitely go for a 10/100Mbps Switching Hub and separate external ADSL modem. The Nokia M1122 has the two combined (ADSL router with 4 rj45 ports), but costs around $600+. I have found external Dynalink ADSL modems very good and easy to configure (cost = ~ $350) and 5-8 port switching hubs for a network go from around $100. Of course, if you are not connecting more than one pc to the external ADSL modem, you won't need a hub and can connect the ADSL modem directly to your network card. Having an external ADSL modem has the advantage of not having to have a computer on just to connect to ADSL (as you would have to with an internal ADSL modem) and, with it connected to a network, it will act as a DHCP server to give IP addresses to all computers on your network. Hope that helps. |
dragon (1742) | ||
| 76166 | 2002-09-04 00:46:00 | I went for a Disk Smith Switch and a Dynalink RTA210 Router. Works a charm but does need a bit of work setting pinholes for ICQ file transfer and MSMessanger PC to PC stuff. Not hard if you read the instructions. My mate has the same setup but borrowed my extra DLink switch. |
Big John (551) | ||
| 76167 | 2002-09-04 02:52:00 | I can vouch for the ASUS; was very easy to setup and has run fautlessly for approx 12 months. | antmannz (28) | ||
| 76168 | 2002-09-04 06:03:00 | Hi Tweak'e,definitley go for an external if you can afford one,the M1122 being one of the best.The other good ones are the Alcatel Speedtouch range,or the Asus.Do you lnow how far you are from your local exchange?,as this can have an effect on your choice,if you are to far. Also,if you can afford it,go for the full install from Telecom,as it will usually mean far less hassles(from their point of view,and yours),and usually a better and more stable connection.I work for Telecom fixing adsl faults,and we have far less problems on full installs than self installs. Peter |
Peter Coleman (597) | ||
| 76169 | 2002-09-04 06:34:00 | Peter, did you once upon a time work @ ASB Comp Centre ?? | antmannz (28) | ||
| 76170 | 2002-09-04 11:49:00 | Not that I know of.Where is it? | Peter Coleman (597) | ||
| 76171 | 2002-09-05 05:06:00 | Hmmm, ok ... Airedale St ..... just that your name sounds familiar & it's been bugging me for a while -- never mind :) | antmannz (28) | ||
| 76172 | 2002-09-05 11:08:00 | Sorry but I've worked for Telecom for the last 25 years,although they have an exchange in Airedale St,I have never worked there permanently,only the odd job passing through. Peter |
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