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Upgrading modem/router - any recommendations?
10-05-2011, 12:40 PM
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Upgrading modem/router - any recommendations?
hi - I'm looking to get a new gigabit wireless modem/router for my setup (c200, popbox, 1511+NAS) - any suggestions?
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10-05-2011, 12:55 PM
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RE: Upgrading modem/router - any recommendations?
First ask your ISP which chipset they prefer in their routers, mine BeBroadband prefer Broadcom chips.

Second do you really need gigabit in your router. A gigabit switch will give your devices gigabit between those also connected to the switch. It will also not tax the router with the traffic going between devices.

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10-05-2011, 01:42 PM
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RE: Upgrading modem/router - any recommendations?
(10-05-2011 12:55 PM)chris57 Wrote:  First ask your ISP which chipset they prefer in their routers, mine BeBroadband prefer Broadcom chips.

Second do you really need gigabit in your router. A gigabit switch will give your devices gigabit between those also connected to the switch. It will also not tax the router with the traffic going between devices.

Thanks Chris. I had just seen it mentioned before to make sure the router had gigabit ports. I wasnt aware of a gigabit switch (shows my noobness) At the moment I have a "Bob" modem (Australian) which is pretty rubbish. What should i look for in a modem/router?
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10-05-2011, 04:20 PM
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RE: Upgrading modem/router - any recommendations?
I find this website to be pretty handy when router shopping, I actually just had it open as i'm looking for a router for my parents.

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/ro...harts/view

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10-06-2011, 01:53 AM
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RE: Upgrading modem/router - any recommendations?
cheers I think Im going to pick up a Billion 3700N ($160) seems like great reviews and looks like it has what i need :-)

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