I have always had pretty good results from Billion equipment. I use the 7404 range, which may be a bit expensive, but they tend to be good at holding a connection and they are stable. I have had less than stellar experiences with a couple of Netgear routers and WAPs over the years, although their ProSafe switches (the ones with the blue steel cases) have been fine.
Message: 1 Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:44:43 +1100 From: "Terry Duell" <tduell@iinet.net.au> Subject: Need advice re wireless modem-router To: luv-tech@luv.asn.au Message-ID: <op.wmw24tqurs0ygh@phenom> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed; delsp=yes
Hello All, I have been asked to buy an ADSL2+ wireless modem-router for a non-tech friend. My experiences with wireless modem-routers is varied and probably a bit out of date. I have had excellent service from a Dlink DSL-G604T. Not long ago I bought a Netgear DGN1000 (for same friend) and it was a complete disaster. It would take something like 20-30 mins to establish an initial connection with the ISP. The Netcomm (non wireless) that it replaced would establish a connection in about 1-2 mins, which is about how long my Dlink takes. An electrical storm wiped out the Netgear and now I have to find a suitable replacement. I wish to avoid the problems we had with the Netgear, and based on my experience was thinking about a Dlink (2740BR or 2750B) but it occurred to that maybe all/most of these devices use the same chipset. Any advice that might help avoid purchasing another disaster would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers, -- Regards, Terry Duell
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