Router/ADSL Gateway reccommendations

Pug · 18th January 2005, 12:04

To give you an idea of my problem, right now, I'm posting from the 1.5GHz ClearPC, running through the internal hub in the 2GHz Lian Li to the modem/firewall in my 2.4GHz Hex. All 3 machines need to be on for this one to connect.

Help save my electric bill and tell me what I'll be happiest with. :)

Pre-requisites: 4-Port switch capability, SPI Firewall (preferably), built-in modem (mine has no ethernet port).
Would also like: Wireless-g (only £15-20 more from what I'm seeing), ideally 108Mbps capable.

Contenders so far:-

Ebuyer 4 Port SPI Firewall ADSL Modem Router = £27.02 inc Vat
No wireless but cheap & cheerful and apparently does what it says in the tin.

Linksys ADSL Gateway With 4-Port Switch = £54.24 inc Vat
Not so keen on this because I can get the wireless version for not much more. [edit] Actually, it's cheaper!

Linksys Wireless-G 54mbps Broadband Router = £43.49 inc Vat
No modem from what I gather and now superceded by the GS model for 108Mbps anyway (which I'd obviously prefer).
(Linksys Wless G B/band Router - With Speedbooster = £58.52)

Linksys Wireless 4 Port Adsl Gateway = £69.45 inc Vat
Seems ideal but for the fact that it's the G model and you can bet your shirt that if I buy it now, they'll bring out the 108Mbps GS model very soon.
This is also about top end of the price range for me, considering I don't really need wireless (but would be nice) and can get the first one for £40 less.

Linksys Wireless ADSL Modem Firewall Gateway 4-port Switch 802.11G And Wireless 802.11G USB Network Adapter = £84.99
Bargain? Am I wrong in thinking the Speedbooster version will be out very soon?

WizD, I turn to you....

Help meeeeeeeeee!

scopEDog · 18th January 2005, 12:13

Highly recommended Netgear WGT624. Easy to setup and use, and from my experiences has the longest wireless range from any commercial product i've used.

Wow 3 machines to get on the net? Now thats hardcore :)

Pug · 18th January 2005, 12:23

Cheers Ed, I found that one, that's when I questioned how much I need wireless right now... over a ton and no adaptor... :-\

Netgear DG834GT Integrated ADSL Modem and 108Mbps 802.11g Wireless Firewall Router = £108.99

That's like £80 over the base model... at that price, I'd prolly wait and pick one up used when I just can't live without wireless any more.

[edit] Oh, hang on, the one you showed is different... /me goes to look again

Netgear WGT624 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Firewall Router = £70.43 inc Vat
Hmm... Could be a contender... but no modem. :(

Risky · 18th January 2005, 12:35

I was going to point out a Dlink bargin on Ebuyer.

Quickfind code 77141 and you get for £58.58+VAT

"D-link DSL-904 Wireless ADSL Modem Router With USB Adapter Bundle DSL-G604T DWL-G122 Single Box Solution"

Quite whether you need USB Wifi adaptor and microfilter, I don't know, but it's cheaper than the Router on its own

I've been using a DLink Router for ages now and its pretty reliable.

Pug · 18th January 2005, 12:52

D-link DSL-904 Wireless ADSL Modem Router With USB Adapter Bundle DSL-G604T DWL-G122 Single Box Solution = £68.84

Hmm, cheers Risky. Yeah, Netgear & D-link were my alternatives to the Linksys last time I looked thoroughly (and gave up confused ;) ).
It doesn't seem quite as popular as the Linksys but I'll go read up on it, ta. :)

Olly · 18th January 2005, 12:58

Pug, from the reading I've been doing recently (my mum needs a new router), Netgear stuff seems more reliable/easier to set up than Linksys - though I have a Linksys 802.llb wireless gateway and its never given me any trouble.

Risky · 18th January 2005, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pug

D-link DSL-904 Wireless ADSL Modem Router With USB Adapter Bundle DSL-G604T DWL-G122 Single Box Solution = £68.84

Hmm, cheers Risky. Yeah, Netgear & D-link were my alternatives to the Linksys last time I looked thoroughly (and gave up confused ;) ).
It doesn't seem quite as popular as the Linksys but I'll go read up on it, ta. :)

There's a deal on the same kit with a PCMCIA card instead but works out a tenner more. Check Dealtime if you're taking the plunge.

Pug · 18th January 2005, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olly

Pug, from the reading I've been doing recently (my mum needs a new router), Netgear stuff seems more reliable/easier to set up than Linksys - though I have a Linksys 802.llb wireless gateway and its never given me any trouble.

Cheers Olly. Yeah, I heard similar things but once set up, the Linksys are s'posed to be pretty hot (spesh since they were taken over by Cisco).
Price has to be a factor though... find any deals on the Netgears?

Pug · 18th January 2005, 13:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Risky

There's a deal on the same kit with a PCMCIA card instead but works out a tenner more. Check Dealtime if you're taking the plunge.

Yeah, there seem to be more bundles with PCMCIA cards but I have no laptop yet, so the USB version was more attractive than that (or PCI for that matter).

Da_Rude_Baboon · 18th January 2005, 13:15

Well tbh i would stear clear of netgear as i only know of two people who bought one and they both had problems. Linksys is baby cisco so i would go for that everytime.

Star on the other hand will tell you to stay right away from linksys and go netgear. :p

18th January 2005, 12:04	#1
Pug Ich bin ein modder Admin Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SW Wales, UK Posts: 6,832 Thanks: 90 Thanked 63 Times in 51 Posts Country:	Router/ADSL Gateway reccommendations To give you an idea of my problem, right now, I'm posting from the 1.5GHz ClearPC, running through the internal hub in the 2GHz Lian Li to the modem/firewall in my 2.4GHz Hex. All 3 machines need to be on for this one to connect. Help save my electric bill and tell me what I'll be happiest with. :) Pre-requisites: 4-Port switch capability, SPI Firewall (preferably), built-in modem (mine has no ethernet port). Would also like: Wireless-g (only £15-20 more from what I'm seeing), ideally 108Mbps capable. Contenders so far:- Ebuyer 4 Port SPI Firewall ADSL Modem Router = £27.02 inc Vat No wireless but cheap & cheerful and apparently does what it says in the tin. Linksys ADSL Gateway With 4-Port Switch = £54.24 inc Vat Not so keen on this because I can get the wireless version for not much more. [edit] Actually, it's cheaper! Linksys Wireless-G 54mbps Broadband Router = £43.49 inc Vat No modem from what I gather and now superceded by the GS model for 108Mbps anyway (which I'd obviously prefer). (Linksys Wless G B/band Router - With Speedbooster = £58.52) Linksys Wireless 4 Port Adsl Gateway = £69.45 inc Vat Seems ideal but for the fact that it's the G model and you can bet your shirt that if I buy it now, they'll bring out the 108Mbps GS model very soon. This is also about top end of the price range for me, considering I don't really need wireless (but would be nice) and can get the first one for £40 less. Linksys Wireless ADSL Modem Firewall Gateway 4-port Switch 802.11G And Wireless 802.11G USB Network Adapter = £84.99 Bargain? Am I wrong in thinking the Speedbooster version will be out very soon? WizD, I turn to you.... Help meeeeeeeeee!
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18th January 2005, 12:13	#2
scopEDog WWGFD? Super Mod Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 1,877 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country:	Highly recommended Netgear WGT624. Easy to setup and use, and from my experiences has the longest wireless range from any commercial product i've used. Wow 3 machines to get on the net? Now thats hardcore :)
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18th January 2005, 12:23	#3
Pug Ich bin ein modder Admin Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SW Wales, UK Posts: 6,832 Thanks: 90 Thanked 63 Times in 51 Posts Country:	Cheers Ed, I found that one, that's when I questioned how much I need wireless right now... over a ton and no adaptor... :-\ Netgear DG834GT Integrated ADSL Modem and 108Mbps 802.11g Wireless Firewall Router = £108.99 That's like £80 over the base model... at that price, I'd prolly wait and pick one up used when I just can't live without wireless any more. [edit] Oh, hang on, the one you showed is different... /me goes to look again Netgear WGT624 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Firewall Router = £70.43 inc Vat Hmm... Could be a contender... but no modem. :(
	__________________ "To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children... to leave the world a better place... to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. 1803-1882

18th January 2005, 12:52	#5
Pug Ich bin ein modder Admin Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SW Wales, UK Posts: 6,832 Thanks: 90 Thanked 63 Times in 51 Posts Country:	D-link DSL-904 Wireless ADSL Modem Router With USB Adapter Bundle DSL-G604T DWL-G122 Single Box Solution = £68.84 Hmm, cheers Risky. Yeah, Netgear & D-link were my alternatives to the Linksys last time I looked thoroughly (and gave up confused ;) ). It doesn't seem quite as popular as the Linksys but I'll go read up on it, ta. :)
	__________________ "To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children... to leave the world a better place... to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. 1803-1882

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18th January 2005, 12:35	#4
Risky by name... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Darkest Wiltshire Posts: 1,015 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country:	I was going to point out a Dlink bargin on Ebuyer. Quickfind code 77141 and you get for £58.58+VAT "D-link DSL-904 Wireless ADSL Modem Router With USB Adapter Bundle DSL-G604T DWL-G122 Single Box Solution" Quite whether you need USB Wifi adaptor and microfilter, I don't know, but it's cheaper than the Router on its own I've been using a DLink Router for ages now and its pretty reliable.

18th January 2005, 12:58	#6
Olly Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham, U.K. Posts: 202 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Pug, from the reading I've been doing recently (my mum needs a new router), Netgear stuff seems more reliable/easier to set up than Linksys - though I have a Linksys 802.llb wireless gateway and its never given me any trouble.

18th January 2005, 13:15	#10
Da_Rude_Baboon Resident Gynaecolorist Super Mod Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 4,805 Thanks: 28 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts Country:	Well tbh i would stear clear of netgear as i only know of two people who bought one and they both had problems. Linksys is baby cisco so i would go for that everytime. Star on the other hand will tell you to stay right away from linksys and go netgear. :p