almost Dead

old Bill · Feb 09, 2007, 10:03:17

Some help please, As I said before I am using a OLD/Knackered on last legs Netgear it has rebooted itself a copule of times this morning allready. I am looking at 2 replacments one is the D-Link DSL-2740b Draft N Wireless Modem Router and the other one is a Netgear RangeMax Wireless ADSL Modem/Router DG834PN. Any views on which is the better one or works well on a poor line ?

Rik · Feb 09, 2007, 10:31:13

Given you got good results from the Netgear before it died, I'd suggest staying with it. Personally, I wouldn't buy an 'N' class router until the standard is ratified, I suspect you'll get more pain from incompatibilies.

I've used a couple of D-Links, they were OK, but nothing special.

old Bill · Feb 09, 2007, 10:54:45

Yes and Netgear are so easy to set up. I had not heard of D link before I was just reading though the Argos Catalogue (the only place round here to get a router) and the specs looked quite good.

Rik · Feb 09, 2007, 11:00:32

You might prefer the prices here, Bill.

old Bill · Feb 09, 2007, 11:08:27

Thanks for that. Its a shame that I realy need the router today as mine is just not going to hold on much longer. its giving me a D/S NM of 3db not good. at least the upstream has got better now 10db

Rik · Feb 09, 2007, 11:25:14

Try a re-boot, Bill. Netgear's are notorious for the margin falling off, it seems to be a display issue.

Inactive · Feb 09, 2007, 11:26:16

But Bill that is £100 at Argos without a free USB Dongle...

Look here...

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?quicklinx=3XWK&fb=542&InMerch=1

I'm sure your old router will hold out a few days.

RJM · Feb 09, 2007, 12:32:02

What about DSL depot?

http://www.dsldepot.co.uk/index.asp?idprodtype=7

Why buy brand new?

I recently purchased a Speedtouch that arrived within 24hrs and I couldn't tell that it was a return or used.

You buy several from them and find out which is the best for your line.

Just a thought.

Nerval · Feb 09, 2007, 12:38:02

Good idea.
Buy half a dozen and keep switching them round.

old Bill · Feb 09, 2007, 12:42:34

Thanks for the link. Have ordered the Netgear. Should get it on Monday with a bit of luck.

Inactive · Feb 09, 2007, 13:10:56

Quote from: old Bill on Feb 09, 2007, 12:42:34
Thanks for the link.

Which link?

Rik · Feb 09, 2007, 13:13:13

Any link you can do, I can do better...

Inactive · Feb 09, 2007, 13:14:53

Double groan at that one Rik..

Rik · Feb 09, 2007, 13:16:38

Only a double? I am slipping.

old Bill · Feb 09, 2007, 19:03:30

Ordered from Dabs. Should be here in the morning.

Nerval · Feb 09, 2007, 20:22:10

Does that mean you cancelled the first order, or you were wrong when you said Should be here Monday?

old Bill · Feb 09, 2007, 20:56:00

No they sent me a new email saying it would be here tomorrow.

Inactive · Feb 09, 2007, 22:53:17

Quote from: old Bill on Feb 09, 2007, 19:03:30
Ordered from Dabs. Should be here in the morning.

That's a fiver you owe me then Bill...

They have just worked out Britain isn't blanketed in snow, just a mere scattering.

Rik · Feb 10, 2007, 00:49:58

Quote from: Inactive on Feb 09, 2007, 22:53:17
That's a fiver you owe me then Bill...

I didn't know you two were betting on the weather.

old Bill · Feb 10, 2007, 06:55:52

Can I pay in Karmas ?

Rik · Feb 10, 2007, 10:52:15

Karmas are always good currency here, Bill. We also accept all major Karma cards.

RJM · Feb 10, 2007, 11:02:50

Karma Express - that will do nicely!

Inactive · Feb 10, 2007, 11:03:54

Quote from: old Bill on Feb 10, 2007, 06:55:52
Can I pay in Karmas ?

Well if you must..

Rik · Feb 10, 2007, 11:05:56

Quote from: RJM on Feb 10, 2007, 11:02:50
Karma Express - that will do nicely!

Is that related to the Marrakesh version, or would we need to move to the song game?

RJM · Feb 10, 2007, 11:07:04

No - the plastic version.