Router

[COVENS]

So my router just shit itself, overheated i think. Stupid question can you pretty much buy a new router, plug it in and be good to go?

@Mr Invisible @Hacky McAxe

 

[EXPLORER]

Being a wood working guy
I thought a different router question

I'll leave this one to the nerd experts

 

[Hacky McAxe]

So my router just shit itself, overheated i think. Stupid question can you pretty much buy a new router, plug it in and be good to go?

@Mr Invisible @Hacky McAxe

Depends what you're plugging it into. If you currently have a router and you plug it into a modem, then yep. Buy a new router and run a cable from the internet port of the router to the modem then go through the router setup. The router setup is straight forward.

 

[Mr Invisible]

Will need to be configured regardless if you run it in bridge or routing mode, as it'll need your ISPs username and password (if you run ADSL).

I run a Netgear D6300.. good bit of kit (wireless) and super stable. That runs as a router, and my cable modem (Netgear CG3100-D2is configured as a bridge.

I get awesome speeds out of it.

Normally though Modem > WAN of Router > Network. Make sure you change default passwords and upgrade the firmware on it before going live with it though.

 

[Bad Billy]

I have one of these.

 

[Wahesh]

Do you use a Moden-Router (AKA wifi-modem)? If so that cuts out your need to have a separate router. But yes as Mr. I said it needs to be configured first with your ISP-provided username and WIP code.

 

[Bad Billy]

Do you use a Moden-Router (AKA wifi-modem)? If so that cuts out your need to have a separate router. But yes as Mr. I said it needs to be configured first with your ISP-provided username and WIP code.

wifi router ?
You really should concentrate when using power tools, internet connectivity would be a distraction.

 

[Wahesh]

wifi router ?
You really should concentrate when using power tools, internet connectivity would be a distraction.

I'm talking wifi-modem. You can get them from anywhere -JB, Bing Lee, Harvey Norman, it's a modem with a router built-in - saves you the trouble of needing an extra device lying around the house.

 

[Bad Billy]

I'm talking wifi-modem. You can get them from anywhere -JB, Bing Lee, Harvey Norman, it's a modem with a router built-in - saves you the trouble of needing an extra device lying around the house.

I know. I'm just giving you shit.
Best not to ever take me seriously.
On a wifi modem, I got a bob lite from iinet a few years ago. Still have it. Works great. I have a pretty large house (3 levels if you include the garage and workshop) and I get wifi everywhere.

 

[The DoggFather]

Will need to be configured regardless if you run it in bridge or routing mode, as it'll need your ISPs username and password (if you run ADSL).

I run a Netgear D6300.. good bit of kit (wireless) and super stable. That runs as a router, and my cable modem (Netgear CG3100-D2is configured as a bridge.

I get awesome speeds out of it.

Normally though Modem > WAN of Router > Network. Make sure you change default passwords and upgrade the firmware on it before going live with it though.

I have this baby....... for now lol

http://www.netgear.com.au/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R8500.aspx?cid=wmt_netgear_organic

Plus a couple of Netgear Prosafe switches (the metal ones) all running in CAT7 cabling throughout the house. Everything is hard wired, except phones and tablets.

 

[Mr Invisible]

I have this baby....... for now lol
http://www.netgear.com.au/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R8500.aspx?cid=wmt_netgear_organic
Plus a couple of Netgear Prosafe switches (the metal ones) all running in CAT7 cabling throughout the house. Everything is hard wired, except phones and tablets.

Nice mate... that's a really solid setup

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Speaking of arsehole devices, I have an R7000 that I've had for 23 months. Died the other week so I sent it back to Netgear via Australia Post. A week after I sent it the RMA was still listed as "Not received", so I called Netgear. They said the didn't receive it. I gave them the tracking number, they made some calls, then they said they did receive it but I had to wait a few days. A few days later still nothing so I called Netgear. They said they hadn't received it. I gave them the tracking number again, they said they had received it but it takes up to 2 weeks. Today I received the router back. Netgear said they'd send me a new router, they sent back the same router and didn't repair anything. I called Australia Post and they said that it was delivered directly to Netgear and signed with a full name. I gave the full name to Netgear and they said that they never received it and Australia Post must have stuffed up. So now I have to hassle Australia Post to deliver it again for free and if I don't have a new router by this time next week... well, let's just say that I'll have a new router some way or other.

 

[El_Magic]

Being a wood working guy
I thought a different router question

I'll leave this one to the nerd experts

Same lol

 

[Mr Invisible]

Speaking of arsehole devices, I have an R7000 that I've had for 23 months. Died the other week so I sent it back to Netgear via Australia Post. A week after I sent it the RMA was still listed as "Not received", so I called Netgear. They said the didn't receive it. I gave them the tracking number, they made some calls, then they said they did receive it but I had to wait a few days. A few days later still nothing so I called Netgear. They said they hadn't received it. I gave them the tracking number again, they said they had received it but it takes up to 2 weeks. Today I received the router back. Netgear said they'd send me a new router, they sent back the same router and didn't repair anything. I called Australia Post and they said that it was delivered directly to Netgear and signed with a full name. I gave the full name to Netgear and they said that they never received it and Australia Post must have stuffed up. So now I have to hassle Australia Post to deliver it again for free and if I don't have a new router by this time next week... well, let's just say that I'll have a new router some way or other.

If I was still in the disty business I'd have been able to give you a Netgear AU direct contact..

 

[The DoggFather]

Speaking of arsehole devices, I have an R7000 that I've had for 23 months. Died the other week so I sent it back to Netgear via Australia Post. A week after I sent it the RMA was still listed as "Not received", so I called Netgear. They said the didn't receive it. I gave them the tracking number, they made some calls, then they said they did receive it but I had to wait a few days. A few days later still nothing so I called Netgear. They said they hadn't received it. I gave them the tracking number again, they said they had received it but it takes up to 2 weeks. Today I received the router back. Netgear said they'd send me a new router, they sent back the same router and didn't repair anything. I called Australia Post and they said that it was delivered directly to Netgear and signed with a full name. I gave the full name to Netgear and they said that they never received it and Australia Post must have stuffed up. So now I have to hassle Australia Post to deliver it again for free and if I don't have a new router by this time next week... well, let's just say that I'll have a new router some way or other.

So you are dealing with a bunch of ***** on both sides?

Tell them I'm coming for them in 2-4 weeks on your behalf