Wireless Router - Sydney

grovesy15 on 14/12/2013 - 23:10

Hey all,

Not that technically illiterate, but when it comes to internet here in Australia, it's still not quite what I'm used to.

Can someone recommend a good used or new router for me? Ebay search:

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_ex_kw&_okw&_oex…

I only need it for my new apartment, where I will be setting up Internode ADSL2+…..just for my partner and I, and all we do is surf the net, download movies, etc…but NO gaming.

Any comments, suggestions or recommendations are welcome!

Thanks!

Computing Wireless Router

Comments

  • grovesy15 on 15/12/2013 - 08:14

    Upon further looking, I can confirm that I have no idea what I am doing…

    Pretty sure I want a wireless modem/router….are there different speeds?

    Should I save myself the hassle and just get something from MSY (i.e. the Billion 7700), as opposed to trying to get something really cheap on eBay?

    Thanks!

  • StuffnStuff on 15/12/2013 - 09:12

    Some of the ISP's provide a free wireless adsl/router. I just got mine through Optus. If you are a new customer you might have to join a 12 or 24mnth plan but as I was a long time customer they upgraded me for free. I'm now a the 100mb/sec cable/adsl line. Homephone (inc calls) & internet is costing me about $85pm
    If you just want a router, I can recommend the Netgear range. I tried Cisco (Linksys) last year, had to replace them 3 times before I demanded a refund so would steer clear of them as a brand.
    Paul

  • JTL on 15/12/2013 - 11:16

    Check out the the TP-Link TD-W8980 - comes packed with features for around $100 (oo.com.au had them for $90 delivered last week but are sold out now).

    There's a whole thread on Whirlpool if you wanna have a read.

    Also if you buy before 31/12/13, you get a free wireless USB adapter as part of this Promotion.

    • grovesy15 on 15/12/2013 - 11:21

      What does the USB adapter allow you to do??

      • 1bug on 18/12/2013 - 00:41

        A wireless USB adapter allows a device (laptop or desktop) to use the wireless network.

        Most laptops have built-in wireless cards, so they don't need a USB adapter unless you want to upgrade the wireless technology (eg. Wireless G is old technology, N is most common, AC is state-of-the-art).

        Most old desktops don't have wireless cards, so a USB adapter is one way to make a desktop wireless.

        The TP-Link TD-W8980 above supports simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) which is better than single band as the 2.4GHz band is overcrowded and subject to interference (eg. from neighbours' routers, cordless phones, microwave ovens, etc).

  • grovesy15 on 15/12/2013 - 12:18

    $70 for a used, 1 year old, Billion 7800 a good deal for me and my situation?

    May be able to get him down a bit…..Thoughts?

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