router advise

[jakeyfly]

Hi all. can anyone recommend a good router for me, just two pc's on wired network at the moment but soon to be a 3rd, using a adsl speedtouch usb modem on main pc. is it best to keep the usb modem and get a router, or get a combined router and modem and bin the usb modem?, or does it make no real difference
so what do you lot use then?? whats the best ones to go for
cheers j

[nathan123]

If your buying a router you would need a modem that isnt usb anyway. Unless you plan to plug into one pc direct, then plug in a router after that pc
A Linksys router would be a good choice

[Realist]

Stick to a well known make. I use Netgear and never had any problems with there kit M8, also consider if you plan to use Wifi in the future so thats another options to think over.

Look at these:


Netgear WGR614 Wireless Router

54Mbps/2.4Ghz Cable/DSL Router
Speeds of 802.11g - Up to 5 times faster than 802.11b
Smart Wizard<SUP>TM </SUP>for automatic ISP detection
Double Firewall
3 Year Limited Warranty
Accessories Include: 54Mbps Wireless Router resource CD, Power adapter, Ethernet cable, Installation Guide & Warranty/Support information card


Netgear DG834G 54Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Firewall Router with 4-port 10/100 switch

Model Number: DG834GUK


Technical Data

Main Specifications

• <LI class=small>Product Description: NETGEAR DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall - wireless router <LI class=small>Device Type: Wireless router <LI class=small>Form Factor: External <LI class=small>Dimensions (WxDxH): 25.5 cm x 16.9 cm x 3.4 cm <LI class=small>Weight: 0.6 kg <LI class=small>Localisation: English / United Kingdom <LI class=small>Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz <LI class=small>Routing Protocol: RIP, static IP routing <LI class=small>Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g <LI class=small>Network / Transport Protocol: TCP/IP, PPTP, UDP/IP, L2TP, IPSec, PPPoE, PPPoA <LI class=small>Digital Signaling Protocol: ADSL <LI class=small>Features: Firewall protection, DMZ port, auto-sensing per device, DHCP support, NAT support, VPN, auto-uplink <LI class=small>Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
• System Requirements: UNIX, Apple MacOS, Novell NetWare, Linux, Microsoft Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP

Extended Specifications

General

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• <LI class=small>Built-in Devices: Antenna <LI class=small>Depth: 16.9 cm <LI class=small>Device Type: Wireless router <LI class=small>Form Factor: External <LI class=small>Height: 3.4 cm <LI class=small>Localisation: English / United Kingdom <LI class=small>Weight: 0.6 kg
• Width: 25.5 cm

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Communications

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• <LI class=small>Digital Signaling Protocol: ADSL <LI class=small>Protocols & Specifications: ITU G.992.1 (G.DMT), ITU G.992.2 (G.Lite)
• Type: DSL modem

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Environmental Parameters

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• <LI class=small>Humidity Range Operating: 0 - 90% <LI class=small>Max Operating Temperature: 40 °C
• Min Operating Temperature: 0 °C

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Expansion / Connectivity

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• Interfaces: 4 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 ¦ Modem - ADSL - RJ-11 ( WAN ) ¦ 1 x network - Radio-Ethernet

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Networking

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• <LI class=small>Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g <LI class=small>Connectivity Technology: Wireless <LI class=small>Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g <LI class=small>Features: Firewall protection, DMZ port, auto-sensing per device, DHCP support, NAT support, VPN, auto-uplink <LI class=small>Framing Format: ANSI T1.413 <LI class=small>Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz <LI class=small>Line Coding Format: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, 64 QAM, BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, OFDM <LI class=small>Network / Transport Protocol: TCP/IP, PPTP, UDP/IP, L2TP, IPSec, PPPoE, PPPoA <LI class=small>Routing Protocol: RIP, static IP routing <LI class=small>Spread Spectrum Method: OFDM
• Switching Protocol: Ethernet

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Power

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• Power Device: Power adapter - external

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Software / System Requirements

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• <LI class=small>OS Required: UNIX, Apple MacOS, Novell NetWare, Linux, Microsoft Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
• Software Included: Drivers & Utilities

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Miscellaneous

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• <LI class=small>Cables Included: 1 x network cable ¦ 1 x phone cable
• Compliant Standards: Plug and Play

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Laters

[jakeyfly]

Thanks guys, @ nathan yes i see what you mean now, thanks for pointing that out. and yes think i'll have to come out of the iceage oneday and go with a bit of that wifi thingy i will look at the makes suggested and let you no how i get on.
cheers

[the insaan]

i am currently using a belkin wireless router, the only issuei have is that my emule wont work with it anymore, i keep getting low ID, can anyone help me on this one ???

[Realist]

Low ID means that the requiered port to your PC's correct IP address is not open.

Open the port via the router.
Make sure its being routed to your PC's IP address.

All should be ok then.

Laters

Originally Posted by the insaan

i am currently using a belkin wireless router, the only issuei have is that my emule wont work with it anymore, i keep getting low ID, can anyone help me on this one ???

[maverick_15]

i have a d-link router and have never had any problems.

the_insaan, if what realist suggests doesnt work, go to the start menu, control panel, network and internet connections, network connections, right click on your wireless network and select properties, click on advanced and then settings, click on the exceptions tab and add port. name it emule or whatever and TCP 4662, do it again with UDP 4672. this should enable it to work properly. i did a similar thing when i was getting slow speeds on a couple of p2p programmes and they work fine now. i think 4662 and 4672 are the right ports.

[the insaan]

Originally Posted by Realist

Low ID means that the requiered port to your PC's correct IP address is not open.

Open the port via the router.
Make sure its being routed to your PC's IP address.

All should be ok then.

Laters

OK, lets get one thing straight, i may have a lot of big talk when it come to electronics, but i drive a bus for a living !!

I do that because it does not require the use of any brain cells at all :ermm:

what you say in that post went right over the top of my head.

@ maverick, i tried your suggestion and it didnt solve it, i know it is a router problem, realist has thw answer, but if only i could decrypt it