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Davei · 20-04-07, 01:51 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, 03:59 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, 04:28 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, 05:19 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, 03:05 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 · 21-04-07, 11:32 PM

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, 10:10 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, 10:51 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, 11:00 AM

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, 01:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Davei Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 114 Thanks: 9 Thanked 7 Times in 7 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, 03:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 20 Thanked 221 Times in 187 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 Dreamboxes If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

20-04-07, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 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 __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring

20-04-07, 05:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 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 __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

21-04-07, 03:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
jontydog Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 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

21-04-07, 11:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 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, 10:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Davei Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 114 Thanks: 9 Thanked 7 Times in 7 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, 11:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 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