almost Dead

Rik · Feb 10, 2007, 11:21:39

I immediately think of Pamela Stephenson.

Happy days...

RJM · Feb 10, 2007, 11:27:33

"Not The Nine O'Clock News" was a great programme.

RJM · Feb 10, 2007, 11:28:41

Obviously,

Old Bill's router has not turned up as yet.

Rik · Feb 10, 2007, 11:32:00

Quote from: RJM on Feb 10, 2007, 11:27:33
"Not The Nine O'Clock News" was a great programme.

Wasn't it. It's still funny when they show a repeat, even though the topicality has long gone. I rate it alongside TW3. We need a programme like it right now, to poke the current Govt with a sharp stick, but I fear the BBC has long since lost its desire to make such programmes.

Rik · Feb 10, 2007, 11:32:34

Quote from: RJM on Feb 10, 2007, 11:28:41
Obviously,

Old Bill's router has not turned up as yet.

Or he's not got it working as yet - where are you Bill?

old Bill · Feb 10, 2007, 11:36:07

Back on old router Bl--dy thing wont work. They sent me a NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless Router –Gigabit Edition WNR854T setup seems easy but it will not detect my connection. I have plugged the cable from the master socket in to the router but it is not detecting the signal.

Rik · Feb 10, 2007, 11:42:46

I'm pretty sure that's a cable router, Bill, not ADSL. Check the spec here, it refers to connecting it to a cable/dsl modem.

old Bill · Feb 10, 2007, 11:47:30

Great as I have opened it I cant send it back. Looks like something else to go on Ebay.

Rik · Feb 10, 2007, 11:50:53

Did you order by 'net or by phone, Bill? If the latter, did you specify what you wanted the router for? If so, Sale and Supply of Goods Act will apply. IAC, Distance Selling Regulations do apply, so look at the small print on the invoice, you may be able to return. It would be worth a phone call to find out.

old Bill · Feb 10, 2007, 12:23:01

Does not say anything about cable on the box or on the reciept. Ordered it over net so my own fault.

Rik · Feb 10, 2007, 12:26:02

I'd still give the retailer a ring, Bill, there's a chance they'll take it back and swap it.

old Bill · Feb 10, 2007, 13:03:37

Have just sent them a email. Have to se what happens now.

Rik · Feb 10, 2007, 13:13:42

Good luck. Who is the retailer, btw?

Off to watch rugby...

old Bill · Feb 10, 2007, 13:30:27

DABS so I dont hold out to much hope.

Lance · Feb 10, 2007, 13:47:29

Quote from: rikbean on Feb 10, 2007, 11:42:46
I'm pretty sure that's a cable router, Bill, not ADSL. Check the spec here, it refers to connecting it to a cable/dsl modem.

Does DSL not mean ADSL and SDSL? From looking at your link, Rik, I would assume it is both cable and ADSL/SDSL.

But from looking at the reviews here and again at Rik's link, it would appear you need a separate modem, there is not one built into the router. I suspect this is your problem Bill.

I expect that it is cable, ADSL and SDSL, because it simply routes whichever input it receives.

maxping · Feb 10, 2007, 13:49:03

Bill take a look at this modem/router Click me

I used one of these for ages before getting my wireless modem, i would not have changed it had i not needed wireless, its a great price with no bidders auction ends 10-Feb-07 18:50:23 GMT.
Also - Feedback: 100% Positive .
Its been stuck on 15 views all day though is bound to increase now i have posted this

old Bill · Feb 10, 2007, 14:39:09

Thanks Max,
Will keep a eye on that and put a bid in if it stays low.

Inactive · Feb 10, 2007, 16:02:37

Quote from: old Bill on Feb 10, 2007, 11:36:07
Back on old router Bl--dy thing wont work. They sent me a NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless Router –Gigabit Edition WNR854T setup seems easy but it will not detect my connection. I have plugged the cable from the master socket in to the router but it is not detecting the signal.

That aint the one that I posted in my link Bill?

?

old Bill · Feb 10, 2007, 16:06:59

I went for what i thought was the next model up. Did a bit of a google and it had good reviews.

maxping · Feb 10, 2007, 18:21:05

Bill 30 mins to go and there is 1 bid on it, is that you or someone bidding for you?

old Bill · Feb 10, 2007, 18:53:26

Have a eye on it thanks Max.

maxping · Feb 10, 2007, 19:27:47

Did you get it?

old Bill · Feb 10, 2007, 19:43:29

Sadly no. But Iam thinking of buying a new Imac. Part of the deal the Apple guy has offerd me is a free one of these. http://www.apple.com/uk/airportextreme/
What do you think ?

old Bill · Feb 10, 2007, 22:35:48

Still not sure about buying a new Mac, However a friend of mine has offered me one of these quite cheap. Anyone know what these are like ?
http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=4CSG&SearchType=1&SearchTerms=belkin+N1&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&NavigationKey=0

Inactive · Feb 11, 2007, 00:41:40

Never seen that one Bill, but I only seem to read bad reports about Belkin Routers.