Thread: Wireless modem/router do they scare anyone else?

Originally Posted by dullbird

......is it going to be ball aching to set up?.....

Lou

Not for you Lou... You will need the username and password for your internet provider. The wireless security key is only for the wirelss access. Sometimes with a new modem it is better to name your wireless network differently to the old one with a different key. On occasions if you name them the same it can cause some problems with some computers.
I have found Tp-Link wireless N modem routers to be good value and cheap with a 3 year warranty, about $70.

Originally Posted by dullbird

Hahahahah I know I know

Guys I have a wireless modem router I have had it for about 5/6 yrs now it's a D-Link and it's been great in all honesty considering the thing has not been turned off in all that time and it runs 24/7

But it's getting old and it's getting tired the range around the house is getting poor and sometimes the laptops will just drop off the Internet in some cases to the point where we have to unplug the modem/router and plug it back in allow it to reboot and then all is fine and dandy.

So it's got me thinking perhaps I should replace the old faithful but to be honest the thought frightens me!!!

I set this modem/router up and at the time I remember it being a major drama because service provider stuffed up giving us passwords and stuff.

So now the thought of getting another one worries me that I have to go through all that **** again.

So my questions is if I get another modem/router what is a good one to get and is it going to be ball aching to set up? Do I just need the name of my service provider and the current password that is in my current modem?

Is this the same password that comps need to access my secure home network? I just really can't remember

Lou

Lou,

went through a similar situation recently. I purchased one from this crowd .

Dave Can Do IT (Dave Blears Computing) Home page

It took about 15 mins to set up from scratch and have had no hassles at all

Ha it's funny had Dave build my comp how stupid that I never thought about getting a modem off him as well

They're not difficult.
Now, setting up a mobile phone, ................

Another vote for TP-Link here. Great value for money. I have bought many for friends when their providers ones cease to function. I have one myself.
If you want better quality, Linksys.

And a hint, Usernames, passwords. IP settings, SSID, etc., put on a sticky label on the router.

Is there anything in particular I should be looking for?

Ive got a brand new TP Link N router you can have for free.

I only took it out of the box once but could not figure out how to set my dns/ ip bypassing in it for my web server so got a Cisco router instead.

You won't need that part of it anyway , if you want it pm me your snail mail & I'll stick it in the post.

You were very luck to get more than 2 years out of a D-link , Either you have very good lightning & surge protection or you mustn't get thunderstorms in your area

Originally Posted by dullbird

Is there anything in particular I should be looking for?

A free one.

Hey goingbush thats really kind of you but looking for one that is a modem and router thanks anyway though.

As for the D-link yes its been great in all honesty we do get thunderstorms out this way that is what blew up my last 3yr old computer