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| Thread ID: 139101 | 2015-03-10 23:01:00 | Idiot needs wireless | Organicpete (133) | Press F1 |
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| 1396176 | 2015-03-10 23:01:00 | Hi Guys, I seem to have some mental block about understanding how to replace my DSE wireless router. It has terrible software that is out of date and won't open unless about 300 attempts are made. I am confused if wireless devices such as the oft mentioned here TL-WR1043ND is also doing the phone line in or does it need another device to do that? I only want one box to replace the DSE. I like the idea of a usb port to have a HD in. I am on ADSL and want to use it for wireless to several pcs and light gaming. The fibre just went up the street so I suppose I should have forward capabilities to cater for that eventually. thanks for any clues :) Pete |
Organicpete (133) | ||
| 1396177 | 2015-03-11 00:23:00 | The TL-WR1043ND doesn't have ADSL, so if you want to carry on using the current connection you will need a ADSL modem as well or select something different that does have ADSL/Router Combo. The Router mentioned is designed for Cable or some other type of Modem to be attached to the WAN port. Picture of setup: 6276 |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1396178 | 2015-03-11 00:23:00 | The TL-WR1043ND does not include a DSL modem so yes you would still need a separate modem to use it. I'm not sure what the current recommendation for an all in one modem/router with wireless is and would you want one with VDSL support or are you happy to stick with ADSL2+ ? These are cheap but I don't know how good they are www.pbtech.co.nz Chill will probably have a recommendation. |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1396179 | 2015-03-11 00:49:00 | The TL-WR1043ND doesn't have ADSL, so if you want to carry on using the current connection you will need a ADSL modem as well or select something different that does have ADSL/Router Combo. The Router mentioned is designed for Cable or some other type of Modem to be attached to the WAN port. Picture of setup: 6276 I see thankyou :) |
Organicpete (133) | ||
| 1396180 | 2015-03-11 00:54:00 | The TL-WR1043ND does not include a DSL modem so yes you would still need a separate modem to use it. I'm not sure what the current recommendation for an all in one modem/router with wireless is and would you want one with VDSL support or are you happy to stick with ADSL2+ ? These are cheap but I don't know how good they are www.pbtech.co.nz Chill will probably have a recommendation. got that thanks and appreciate the link. ADSL seems fine atm, can't imagine needing anything faster. Would like the option of attaching a HD to it. Will be interesting what Mr Silence comes up with cheers Pete |
Organicpete (133) | ||
| 1396181 | 2015-03-11 02:12:00 | The TP-link W8980 will let you connect hdd's. It's got 2 USB ports. I dont use it at the mo, but did try it with a flash drive. Worked fine. Only got this one to replace the ASUS, because ASUS hadnt updated the firmware for it. And the TP-link has GB ports, USB 2 ports, supports IPv4 and 6. And is dual band The ASUS only supported a 3G hotspot. That was it. It wasnt dual band, didnt have GB ports, or support IPv6 |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1396182 | 2015-03-11 02:45:00 | Thanks SG looks good :) | Organicpete (133) | ||
| 1396183 | 2015-03-11 20:55:00 | Unless you know exactly what you are buying (ie something recommended above) , dont buy from DSE , Harvey Normal etc: toaster shop salespeople dont know the difference between a router & a modemrouter . I have had issues going to setup new 'modems' for people, only to find they had been sold a device without inbuild ADSL (ie no built in modem) :-) Whatever you buy, update the firmware ASAP. This is a bit scary. Perhaps its time to only recommend routers with open source firmware ? Gargoyle? www.theregister.co.uk |
1101 (13337) | ||
| 1396184 | 2015-03-11 23:53:00 | Unless you know exactly what you are buying ..... Thanks for that :) bloody nora, read all that link (and the comments) will update firmware can see why people are talking about open source. Quickly losing interest in online banking at this rate...:eek: Pete |
Organicpete (133) | ||
| 1396185 | 2015-03-12 00:24:00 | ok any advances on the TP-link W8980 How about a fritzbox ? |
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