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| Thread ID: 108898 | 2010-04-16 01:38:00 | Gellting a new modem/router suggestions please | Morgenmuffel (187) | Press F1 |
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| 877073 | 2010-04-18 22:10:00 | Ok I am looking at this one pbtech.co.nz seems fairly good Also anyone know if this is any good as a print server/ scanner sharing doodad extra function sounds good pbtech.co.nz have to discuss with SWMBO, but the first one does look good, and i like the price |
Morgenmuffel (187) | ||
| 877074 | 2010-04-18 23:04:00 | If N matters to you, just bear in mind that one you posted doesn't support 5ghz. Which means when you have both N and G traffic at the same time, both can be slowed to a crawl. You'll be fine if you run only G traffic. Also note that devices which have a modem inside are generally not compatible with 3rd party firmware (if you decide to go that path after the manufacturer stops giving firmware updates) |
utopian201 (6245) | ||
| 877075 | 2010-04-18 23:13:00 | Which isn't a problem for over 9/10 people out there, many never bother with firmware updates while support is available let alone 3rd party firmwares ;) To add to that, there is very little support for N-Wireless routers at the moment anyways, from the likes of DD-WRT etc First one is a good price, second one I've never used but can confirm that I've used another of NetComm's 3G routers with my XT datastick and it works brilliantly. I've also used a standalone NetComm USB Printer sharing device, it was mediocre but worked reliably once setup. |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 877076 | 2010-04-19 00:01:00 | I wasn't worried about the 3g, infact it would probably be turned off, kust the print server looked good as most of the printing done here is via the lappie | Morgenmuffel (187) | ||
| 877077 | 2010-04-22 03:24:00 | Well I ordered the NB64Plus4Wn from PBTech, it arrived today, the modem was inside it's box which was inside another box for shipping, however the modem box looked a bit well used, opened the modem box up, the bits of netcomm advertising definitely didn't look new, and then when i looked through the box there was no power supply/adapter, and the serial number on the box didn't match the serial number of the modem inside, so I am sending it back (at my ****ing expense it seems, they didn't offer and i didn't think about it), and they are sending me a new one. I understand store take stuff back when customers decide the product doesn't fit their needs, but surely they check the stuff? as it definitely doesn't look brand new to me. I only used PBTech because people on here raved about it, for previous purchases of stuff i have purchased from some of the suppliers that have terrible reps and never had a problem, mind you i have never had to send stuff back. better bloody arrive quickly is all i can say, and i wont be using them again |
Morgenmuffel (187) | ||
| 877078 | 2010-04-22 11:48:00 | That's a definite shame :( Don't let it put you off the router though ;) |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 877079 | 2010-04-22 22:04:00 | Hmm they must be reading this forum, the modem arrived at 7:30 AM this morning Packaging is mint seriel numbers on box and modem match Modem is even in a bubble wrapped pouch inside the box, and there appears to be power supply this time, haven't had time to set it up yet, but it does look like this time it is a new virginal modem, so I guess they must have cocked up last time |
Morgenmuffel (187) | ||
| 877080 | 2010-04-22 22:06:00 | ...it is a new virginal modem, so I guess they must have cocked up last time :D |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 877081 | 2010-04-22 22:53:00 | I don't know how you can be on here posting, I'd be ripping the packaging the bits and throwing the new router in right away :D | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 877082 | 2010-04-22 23:13:00 | Patience is one of my many virtues, Also small children underfoot, who pinch or eat anything they can get their grubby mitts on is another reason |
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