Thread: Wireless modem router choice

Originally Posted by Scouse

My mum's just getting online at 70 yo (should I say that?).

She's just bought a basic laptop from the DS sale, a Toshiba C850/05E, and now needs a wireless modem router to get things rolling.

I have no idea when it comes to buying this sort of stuff so is there anything special I need to look out for?

She's near Parramatta in Sydney so not out in the sticks if that makes a difference. Smallish weatherboard house, single storey.

Looking to spend around $100-125 if possible.


Thanks.

It really depends on what features you're looking for, and what network speeds. I'm guessing your Mum won't really be a speed freak, dowloading HD movies and playing online games?

I like Netgear stuff myself as I find their interface very easy and intuitive to use during setup, and for about $70 you can get the Netgear DGN1000, which should do all your Mum will need.

Scott

I purchased a WiFi router for a mate and it turned out that he already had a cable-modem/WiFi/router but the WiFi wasn't turned on. So now have a Dlink Wifi Router spare it was $98 from Hardly Normal MoorePark.

What the sales people suggested was that any modem connected has to be approved by the ISP. So I'd check that first.

Diana

Look at TP-Link. Great value for money.
or
Go for whatever brand/model the person who is maintaining it recommends.

I'm in the process of looking for a 3G WiFi router for my mum.

I also have a TP-Link - goes well and has the OSS button that allows any computer that is trying to connect with it to connect when the OSS button is pushed without having to go through security codes etc - too easy.

Garry

Never heard of TP-link.....

This one seems popular on Whirlpool:
http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/bc/hardwa...w&model_id=941
and cheap enough too ($49 at MSY).


Does it really matter which ISP you have for a modem/router? I've changed ISPs a few times over the years & the old Dynalink hasn't batted an eyelid.
I was always under the assumption the ISP pushed whatever they could make the most $$ out of.

It may only be cable that's a problem.

tp-link and d-link are both great

Originally Posted by Landy Smurf

...d-link ... great

I know a lot of people who wouldn't put those 2 words in the same sentence.

We have a Netcomm NB6plus4W. Our second. The first one died after ~4.5 years continuous use.