Thanks everyone; I now have my new modem :).
Need a ADSL2+ Wireless Router [SOLVED]
Moots on 10/10/2012 - 20:17
Last edited 12/10/2012 - 11:46
Last edited 12/10/2012 - 11:46
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$150 is a bit pricey. My budget is around $50.
Try asking in this forum.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/82It's what WP is best at — networking hardware.
While the 7800n is pretty kickass, I think it's far overkill for the Joe Average. I'd have a look at the TP-LINK TD-W8960N, which seems to be a very popular choice on WP. Only costs $60 max.
Also, before purchasing, please read this thread — it's very important info.
Maybe I am just unlucky. I bought one and it was down after about 4 hours. I had the same problem as this guy, http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1785366
Good thing I got a refund.
Do NOT be tempted to buy a $50 Belkin router. The pain and suffering you will endure is not worth it.
TP-Link or netgear has a few options around 50-60 bucks.
As others mentioned TP-Link are great bang for buck and come with 3yrs warranty:
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&c…I've got one of these and have recommended them to family and friends all of which have had no problems with them.
For an extra $15 you can get one with a USB port to share a printer, external HDD etc over the network as well:
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&c…my advice would be troll Whirlpool for that particular company forum and see what they recommenend slash avoid what you see with heaps of problems
Cisco products in my experience have always done well
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cisco-Linksys-WAG120N-Wireless-N-… = $69.90 these router modems are awesome
i am currently using one
Just wanted to say that the 7800N is a fabulous modem, but the only reason I got my parents to buy it is because of the broadcom chipset that handles long lines the best. (From the house to the exchange).
Otherwise I would have got a cheap Dynalink for themthats the model I got.
$59 from msy
You got the 7800N from MSY for $59,-?
my apologies. I have the Billion BiPAC 7700N R2 not the 7800N.
Have you had any experience with this?
Still haven't go my internet connection as of yet so I wouldn't know.
The 7700n is the "lite" version of the 7800NL.
It has no EWAN support, doesn't have Gigabit LAN, no IPV6 and no removable antennas. But it does have a Broadcom chipset. It's a very competitive modem and for $59 it's a bargain.
I'm not too sure if that's good? but it definitely does have two removable antennas.
The no IPv6 is a bit of a worry considering there's only 16 Million IP's left on IPv4.
IPV6 will not completely replace IPV4, so you don't have to worry about your computer not being able to connect to the internet in a few years time. See myths about IPV6: http://www.ipv6now.com.au/primers/IPv6Myths.php
And there are still addresses to go around. It's mostly a problem for ISP's, not so much of an issue for the consumer.
Yeah because apparently the IPv6 is Hexadecimal. I was reading a discussion about some tablets may need firmware updates to even access this as it completely changes the Wireless Game with IPv6..
billion 7800n