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Davei · 20-04-07, 02:51 PM

I'm getting a bit fed up of using a crossover cable to connect my Dreambox to my PC. Can anyone recommend a good router (I'm probably going to go for a wired one) for Dreambox networking?

Many thanks.

Jimdefruit · 20-04-07, 04:59 PM

Welcome to the forum Davei. Definitely go for wired, otherwise it blocks the dreambox up a bit if wireless.

I use the D-Link DI-624+ router with my c@ble system. Most well known routers are ok. Which internet connection do you have, BT or c@ble?

nanochickin · 20-04-07, 05:28 PM

I use a Belkin Cable/DSL Router. Seems to work OK 99% of the time

I paid £2.80 + £5 P&P for it off ebay, brand new still in the wrapping :spite: Mind you it did finish at 5am in the morning so that probably explains why it was so cheap

Nano

Analoguesat · 20-04-07, 06:19 PM

Netgear DG834G wireless router here. Works fine for my internet connection & connection my DB 7020 to the net, as well as being the radio connection for Carol's laptop

jontydog · 21-04-07, 04:05 PM

I got a Buffalo Airstation off ebay for a fiver off ebay. Its a cable router with wireless and wired not had a problem with it so far and I use my xbox through it too

BGonaSTICK · 22-04-07, 12:32 AM

I'm currently using Sky's Netgear DG834GT router, which is actually pretty good considering the crappy knobbled firmware that's on it, but you can get the non-sky version easily enough.

You can also revert a Sky one back to the regular firmware.

The wireless range is particularly good, reaching parts of my place that my Linksys WAP54G (with modded firmware to boost the power AND a huge 7dBi antenna kit fitted) wouldn't reach!

I've also got the excellent ZyXEL Prestige 653HWI-11 which I'll be switching back to just as soon as I change ISP later this year.

TBH pretty much any branded router/gateway will do you.

Davei · 23-04-07, 11:10 AM

Many thanks for the suggestions. I use a eTEC ADSL modem connected to a BT line at present. Stupid as it sounds, I hadnt' though of looking a eBay - but I will now.

big d · 23-04-07, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Davei

Many thanks for the suggestions. I use a eTEC ADSL modem connected to a BT line at present. Stupid as it sounds, I hadnt' though of looking a eBay - but I will now.

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have you asked your provider for there advise on what router to use.
if like me your provider is aol, when i wanted to change my bt 105 modem
to a bt 205 modem so i could use a eathernet connection, i contacted aol
they said it would work but they would not give any support for it. i asked
which they would recommend, they said a thompson speedtouch 585 wireless
router. they not only gave me this info, they sent me the router free of charge.
this router can be set-up as wireless or wired only as i use it.

BGonaSTICK · 23-04-07, 12:00 PM

ISPs never seem to 'support' anything other than the hardware which they supply themselves, but it's interesting to hear that you got a freebie out of AOL :clap:

20-04-07, 02:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Davei Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Littlehampton Posts: 111 Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Router recommendations I'm getting a bit fed up of using a crossover cable to connect my Dreambox to my PC. Can anyone recommend a good router (I'm probably going to go for a wired one) for Dreambox networking? Many thanks.

20-04-07, 04:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,762 Thanks: 10 Thanked 110 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Router recommendations Welcome to the forum Davei. Definitely go for wired, otherwise it blocks the dreambox up a bit if wireless. I use the D-Link DI-624+ router with my c@ble system. Most well known routers are ok. Which internet connection do you have, BT or c@ble? __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

20-04-07, 05:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
nanochickin Satellite Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Today i'll be mostly up a ladder Posts: 3,554 Thanks: 16 Thanked 134 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Router recommendations I use a Belkin Cable/DSL Router. Seems to work OK 99% of the time I paid £2.80 + £5 P&P for it off ebay, brand new still in the wrapping :spite: Mind you it did finish at 5am in the morning so that probably explains why it was so cheap Nano __________________ Dreambox 7020Si, 1m Orbital Dish, Mti Blueline Twin 0.2dB lnb, Technomate SG2200 Motor

20-04-07, 06:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat Satellite mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 8,156 Thanks: 8 Thanked 246 Times in 226 Posts	Re: Router recommendations Netgear DG834G wireless router here. Works fine for my internet connection & connection my DB 7020 to the net, as well as being the radio connection for Carol's laptop __________________ Dreambox 7020 / Pace Sky Digibox / Amstrad Sky Italia box 5 dishes for 5E/9E/13E/16E/19E/23E/28E Please DO NOT pm the mods & admins for c&ble keys. You may get banned for it! Read the rules before you post - click here to read them

21-04-07, 04:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Router recommendations I got a Buffalo Airstation off ebay for a fiver off ebay. Its a cable router with wireless and wired not had a problem with it so far and I use my xbox through it too __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. Echosmart Dsb 791 1M Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W


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22-04-07, 12:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,632 Thanks: 3 Thanked 62 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Router recommendations I'm currently using Sky's Netgear DG834GT router, which is actually pretty good considering the crappy knobbled firmware that's on it, but you can get the non-sky version easily enough. You can also revert a Sky one back to the regular firmware. The wireless range is particularly good, reaching parts of my place that my Linksys WAP54G (with modded firmware to boost the power AND a huge 7dBi antenna kit fitted) wouldn't reach! I've also got the excellent ZyXEL Prestige 653HWI-11 which I'll be switching back to just as soon as I change ISP later this year. TBH pretty much any branded router/gateway will do you. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

23-04-07, 11:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Davei Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Littlehampton Posts: 111 Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Router recommendations Many thanks for the suggestions. I use a eTEC ADSL modem connected to a BT line at present. Stupid as it sounds, I hadnt' though of looking a eBay - but I will now.

23-04-07, 12:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,632 Thanks: 3 Thanked 62 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Router recommendations ISPs never seem to 'support' anything other than the hardware which they supply themselves, but it's interesting to hear that you got a freebie out of AOL :clap: __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W