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1109666	2010-06-13 07:23:00	Really? wow...something I didn't know. Does cable BB have a totally different setup compared to the normal adsl setups we have? Sorry to hijack your post Pato. ADSL is the only type of internet that has all in one routers (modem and router combined in one device). Probably because it is the only one with enough users for it to be worth making all in one routers. Every other type of broadband requires a modem unique to the type of connection & a standard router. Back on topic - I recommend a Netcomm wireless N router WITHOUT a built in ADSL modem. ascent.co.nz I installed a NP802n for one of my customers & it got really good range. It is a bit expensive compared to other routers, but the price isn't too bad.	Greven (91)
1109667	2010-06-13 08:12:00	Thanks Greven for the information and helpful advice. I now know what to look for. One thing puzzles me. How come it is shown under Netcomm Velocity Series and listed as Dynalink NP8022. Are they both the same manufacturer.?	Pato (2463)
1109668	2010-06-13 08:51:00	Dynalink is owned by netcomm, so the routers could be under either name. Netcomm is an aussie company & Dynalink was a NZ company that everyone in NZ has heard of which is why ascent labels all Netcomm equipment as Dynalink	Greven (91)
1109669	2010-06-13 09:30:00	Dynalink is owned by netcomm, so the routers could be under either name. Netcomm is an aussie company & Dynalink was a NZ company that everyone in NZ has heard of which is why ascent labels all Netcomm equipment as DynalinkThat explains it. I appreciate your help and I will have a look at that router tomorrow.	Pato (2463)
1109670	2010-06-13 09:58:00	Get yourself a Linksys WRT54GL, then load the Tomato firmware on it. It's such an awesome piece of hardware, coupled with *the* greatest firmware ever known to mankind ;) Honestly it's real awesome, uber reliable, lots of features but very simple and easy to use. Can't go wrong, coz it's a great price too! Linksys WRT54GL: ascent.co.nz www.pbtech.co.nz Firmware: www.polarcloud.com	Chilling_Silence (9)
1109671	2010-06-13 20:06:00	+1 for the Linksys WRT54GL	Roger Hunt (13648)
1109672	2010-06-13 23:21:00	What is your budget? I wouldn't recommend a newbie mess with custom firmware. Once you do, don't you void the warranty? If you have wireless N enabled devices (eg notebooks etc), you'll probably need something newer (is it correct that the tomato devices don't support N). In that case, you could get the Netgear wndr 3700 or Linksys 610n. Both are simultaneous dual band N devices. Plus both support DD-WRT (which does the same thing as tomato). They are about $300 each.	utopian201 (6245)
1109673	2010-06-14 00:06:00	What is your budget? I wouldn't recommend a newbie mess with custom firmware. Once you do, don't you void the warranty? If you have wireless N enabled devices (eg notebooks etc), you'll probably need something newer (is it correct that the tomato devices don't support N). In that case, you could get the Netgear wndr 3700 or Linksys 610n. Both are simultaneous dual band N devices. Plus both support DD-WRT (which does the same thing as tomato). They are about $300 each.When it comes to routers I am certainly a newbie. At present I have an Ipod Touch but intend to get a netbook or laptop in the near future. I had intended to get the NP800n recommended by Greven but now I am getting a bit confused LOL. I may need help in setting up any router anyway.	Pato (2463)
1109674	2010-06-14 00:13:00	Get yourself a Linksys WRT54GL, then load the Tomato firmware on it. It's such an awesome piece of hardware, coupled with *the* greatest firmware ever known to mankind ;) Honestly it's real awesome, uber reliable, lots of features but very simple and easy to use. Can't go wrong, coz it's a great price too! Linksys WRT54GL: ascent.co.nz www.pbtech.co.nz Firmware: www.polarcloud.com you advice Chilling. I now have several recommendations. I really need something that is easy to set up and will do all I may need in the future. I notice that some of the routers operate on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Is it best to get this type.?	Pato (2463)
1109675	2010-06-14 00:39:00	It depends on what you need. There are two main wireless speeds used now: G and N G works at 2.4ghz, N can work on both 2.4ghz and 5ghz. 5ghz has less interference (microwaves, cordless phones etc) so you are likely to get better speeds. Both G and N will have the same range, but 2.4ghz will have longer range. It really depends on what you need. If you have only G devices, then you don't need an N capable router (unless you plan on getting N devices in the future). In this case, any router which supports G at 2.4ghz (basically all of them) will be fine. The next step up are G and N devices that operate at 2.4ghz. This is good since both G and N can operate at the same time at 2.4ghz. The only downside is when there are both G and N devices using the wireless at exactly the same time, the performance drops considerably. But it works pretty well when there are a mix of G and N sharing the network and only one is using currently transferring data. The next step up are G and N routers which are dual band capable (supporting both 2.4ghz and 5ghz). This means you can do all of the above and have the option of running N at 5ghz (which will give you the maximum speed). However G doesn't work at 5ghz, so unless all your devices are 5ghz N enabled, this option isn't very good. Dual band single radio routers can only use 2.4 OR 5; not both at the same time. The highest option then are the simultaneous dual band routers. These support both 2.4ghz and 5ghz, and both G and N. These are the most expensive because they have dual radios, so can support 2.4ghz and 5ghz at the same time. So if you have a mix of G and N devices, you can have all your G devices on the 2.4ghz network and your N devices on the 5ghz network. As each have their own band, both networks run as fast as possible and don't interfere with each other. Hope that helps (or doesn't confuse you more!)	utopian201 (6245)
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