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Thread ID: 125789 2012-07-19 10:01:00 Buying a router Nick G (16709) Press F1
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1289517 2012-11-04 01:54:00 So....will the wireless router attach to the modem I've currently got? The wireless thingymajig won't replace the modem? allblack (6574)
1289518 2012-11-04 02:49:00 So....will the wireless router attach to the modem I've currently got? The wireless thingymajig won't replace the modem?
Yes.
Nick G (16709)
1289519 2012-11-04 03:28:00 So....will the wireless router attach to the modem I've currently got? The wireless thingymajig won't replace the modem?

I don't think you can replace your current modem anyway since it sounds like you have Telstra Cable instead of ADSL.
Agent_24 (57)
1289520 2012-11-05 04:30:00 I've got a Belkin, G Plus MIMO Router - F5D9230-4 Had it for several years and has been very reliable. I'm thinking of getting a new wifi capable TV - will this router be capable of delivering blue ray quality movie files from my upstairs office to downstairs TV (not very far physically) Fishb8 (484)
1289521 2012-11-05 04:34:00 Bluray peaks around 20mbps, so yes, provided you have good signal. Otherwise, you may want to look into N-Wireless. Chilling_Silence (9)
1289522 2012-11-13 19:39:00 Will setting up a modem/router pretty much right next to a microwave damage said modem/router? Nick G (16709)
1289523 2012-11-13 19:53:00 Will setting up a modem/router pretty much right next to a microwave damage said modem/router?

No more than it would any other gadget. However, it used to be that microwave signals could interfere with the 2.4GHz band of routers, reducing transmission speeds. Newer routers should automatically adjust the channel, but you can manually adjust the channel if you think you could have interference - just switch to one where the transfers speeds are maximal.
Zara Baxter (16260)
1289524 2012-11-13 20:01:00 No more than it would any other gadget. However, it used to be that microwave signals could interfere with the 2.4GHz band of routers, reducing transmission speeds. Newer routers should automatically adjust the channel, but you can manually adjust the channel if you think you could have interference - just switch to one where the transfers speeds are maximal.
Thanks Zara, much appreciated. Finally getting around to setting up the new router and modem.
Nick G (16709)
1289525 2012-11-13 22:36:00 I wouldn't recommend placing a router near a microwave or other source of RF like a cordless phone if you can avoid it. It won't damage it but it could cause connection or speed issues as Zara mentioned and although adjusting the channel might fix the issue it might not so it's better avoided where possible. dugimodo (138)
1289526 2012-11-13 23:08:00 Mmm or if all your devices use N-Wireless on the 5Ghz bands Chilling_Silence (9)
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