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Thread ID: 89763	2008-05-11 04:56:00	Replacing D-Link 302G	Clod (7853)	Press F1

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668243	2008-05-11 04:56:00	Had this from Xtra for a few years now, it plugging along OK but I'm wondering would it be worthwhile upgrading ? I've got a Netgear wireless router and was wondering if a Netgear modem would be the go. I'm still on Go Large and the speeds more like dial up but I'm happy as the price is right.	Clod (7853)
668244	2008-05-11 10:05:00	It maybe eventually as those modems are only ADSL1 , do you know whether your exchange has been upgraded to ADSL2+ ?	decibel (11645)
668245	2008-05-11 21:06:00	www.speedtest.net	drcspy (146)
668246	2008-05-11 21:11:00	The 302g is a horrible modem, bad GUI and not very stable when under load, especially for file sharing. I don't really think you'd find much difference in standard download speed from a website, or speedtest speed increases, but I'd recommend upgrading anyway, you'll find some improvement. I'd try checking with Xtra, they may just send you a new one (probably 502t, much better modem) free of charge, although it's unlikely. I personally have a dynalink, and like it, although a few people seem not to like them much. Cnet, Linksys and Belkin seem to be some of the best brands out there. Netgear is OK, but I have seen more issues with them than any other brand (apart from dlink) so I wouldn't recommend them. In the end, almost anything you get is gonna be better than what you've got. I'd go with a linksys or belkin all-in-one, (modem, 4 port switch and wireless). Make it easier and tidier, and you could sell the netgear and the dlink, offset some of the cost.	wratterus (105)
668247	2008-05-12 07:46:00	Thanks Folks. Wouldn't know whether the Oamaru north exchange is adsl 2 or not. I've done the speedtest before but what it gives and what I get in real life are diferent. Might just upgrade anyway when I get my tax back:thanks	Clod (7853)
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