Your Thoughts Please

quandam · Apr 19, 2010, 17:48:28

Would like your thoughts on this: http://www.mymemory.co.uk/Networking/Generic/Sitecom-Wireless-Broadband-Router-54G-%2B-USB-Adapter

Glenn · Apr 19, 2010, 17:51:58

I've never heard of the make before Q, but it is cheap, and comes with a 10 year warranty.

Rik · Apr 19, 2010, 17:52:19

What Glenn said, Q.

Glenn · Apr 19, 2010, 17:55:45

It is also ONLY a router, so you would need a modem type device to connect to the internet.

pctech · Apr 19, 2010, 17:58:34

Personally I'd be more inclined to go for something like a Netgear as its all built in http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-DG834G-54Mbps-Wireless-Firewall/dp/B0000TZ8Z8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1271696279&sr=8-1

Steve · Apr 19, 2010, 19:30:20

How about this Zoom model its got a battery

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zoom-3G-Wireless-N-Travel-Router/dp/B002SXMH12/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1271701696&sr=8-1

pctech · Apr 19, 2010, 20:16:11

That would be for linking to a 3G mobile network by the looks of it.

Technical Ben · Apr 19, 2010, 21:07:47

Very sneaky use of the work "broadband" IMO. I'm going to release broad-band trousers and see if I get any interest.

Steve · Apr 19, 2010, 21:19:42

Quote from: Steve on Apr 19, 2010, 19:30:20
How about this Zoom model its got a battery

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zoom-3G-Wireless-N-Travel-Router/dp/B002SXMH12/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1271701696&sr=8-1

Sorry bit of an error, a colleague showed me the above page today,it's a battery powered router with a usb socket for a 3g dongle. May be of use perhaps for away from home or if you splash out on a wifi enabled iPad (non3g)

quandam · Apr 20, 2010, 09:27:00

Thanks for all your thoughts and suggestions

Fox · Apr 20, 2010, 12:36:28

Quote from: Technical Ben on Apr 19, 2010, 21:07:47
Very sneaky use of the work "broadband" IMO. I'm going to release broad-band trousers and see if I get any interest.

I would be careful as Apple probably holds the patent already (iPants anyone?)

Rik · Apr 20, 2010, 15:43:55

Only after running upstairs.

Technical Ben · Apr 20, 2010, 21:45:25

Quote from: Steve on Apr 19, 2010, 21:19:42
Sorry bit of an error, a colleague showed me the above page today,it's a battery powered router with a usb socket for a 3g dongle. May be of use perhaps for away from home or if you splash out on a wifi enabled iPad (non3g)

So yet again it's just a wifi router? And it probably only supports 5 defunct routers via usb only and not RJ45?

Steve · Apr 20, 2010, 22:32:52

Technical Ben · Apr 21, 2010, 18:26:43

Just noticed, it's an option for use when you do not have a laptop+usb dongle. So you can just use Wi-fi router+usb dongle. And use your Iphone wifi or similar hand held device.

Steve · Apr 21, 2010, 19:30:47

I was thinking any wifi device should have internet access, so kids in the car with their handhelds if you've got a 3g signal.