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| Thread ID: 104218 | 2009-10-20 09:45:00 | ADSL2+ | DeSade (984) | Press F1 |
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| 822313 | 2009-10-20 09:45:00 | I don't think my modem is adsl2+ capable although it is available on my plan and in my area. Can anyone recommend a good replacement for it, I will probably need a new wireless access point also or perhaps a modem that can also act as a wireless access port. I have one computer (this one) wired to the modem for the best possible connection and the rest in the house run off the wireless. |
DeSade (984) | ||
| 822314 | 2009-10-20 17:05:00 | pressf1.pcworld.co.nz The NB6PLUS4Wn is ADSL2+ and very good in my experience :) Would be keen to hear your thoughts on whatever you choose after you've had your new device for a week, if you'd like to post and let us know? ;) |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 822315 | 2009-10-20 19:19:00 | This looks like a good choice, I am a little concerned with the wireless being right next to all the power-cords on my desk. My current setup is the modem is on the desk and I run a cable around the room to the other side where the Access Point is, its up high and away from any possible interference. Will I still get a good signal from the wireless if its now in the place of the modem, which is the back of my desk where all the power cords come up from the floor. I can move it of course, would that be the best idea? |
DeSade (984) | ||
| 822316 | 2009-10-20 19:50:00 | Why not keep using your current AP? | fred_fish (15241) | ||
| 822317 | 2009-10-20 20:22:00 | Thought I might as well replace both and since I am replacing them get a unit that does it all in one. They are "matched set" not that that matters too much but they are designed to work well together. |
DeSade (984) | ||
| 822318 | 2009-10-20 22:06:00 | Why not keep using your current AP? Unless the modem supports half brdiging, having a modem+AP seperate can cause a lot of problems, with the double nat. If you do decide to get a standalone modem, go for an AM300. Very stable and supports half bridging. Blam |
Blam (54) | ||
| 822319 | 2009-10-21 00:46:00 | Unless the modem supports half brdiging, having a modem+AP seperate can cause a lot of problems, with the double nat. Blam I was under the impression that an AP did not do NAT, just provided wireless access to the existing network. If it did NAT it would be a wireless router. |
fred_fish (15241) | ||
| 822320 | 2009-10-21 02:56:00 | I brought one of these NB6PLUS4Wn should arrive in time for a weekend install Will post my results after its been running for a week. |
DeSade (984) | ||
| 822321 | 2009-10-21 02:59:00 | How far away are you from the exchange? If you are over 4km away, you probably won't see much of an increase in your speeds. |
Cato (6936) | ||
| 822322 | 2009-10-21 03:35:00 | Interestingly enough, even changing from one of the Orcon HomeHubs at my Boss place to the NB6PLUS4Wn gave an increase in sync speeds from 13m/bit to 14m/bit. Thought it might have just been a once-off so I swapped back, and then back again, and yeah :D | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
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