Computer Jargon

[Dohmar]

What ADSL router does everyone use?

I'm looking at getting a Billion 7404VGPX router, but have heard the N wireless standard is coming big... although, it's only JUST a standard at the moment, it might need more perfecting before it's released mainstream? I'm always a bit wary of buying bleeding-edge hardware.

I just need something that can handle ADSL1, Wireless, 4 port switch, 3G capable, VPN capable... and that's about it.

3G ? Huh?

I use a Linksys WRT54GS with hacked firmware (I installed 5mb version of linux on the 8mb flash and use the extra 3 megs to serve basic webpages)

Has been rock solid for 4 years, the new linksys N combo would probably be a good one.

Some of the integrated linksys adsl 2 modems from a year or two ago would die randomly due to poor quality soldering - theyve addressed the build issues nowadays (which is why they changed the housing of the unit so it doesnt look the same as the old ones).

-D

[CRoNic...]

http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/bc/hardware/?ac...mp;model_id=816

There's the specs.

It has 3G support, apparently.

Edit: That's the 7404VGOX model, but roughly the same.

Edited May 7, 2009 by CRoNic...

[Dohmar]

http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/bc/hardware/?ac...mp;model_id=816

There's the specs.

It has 3G support, apparently.

Edit: That's the 7404VGOX model, but roughly the same.

Right thats a combo modem. Does ADSL and HSDPA input (so u can use wireless broadband on it instead of ADSL)

Bit of a waste tho if you're going to stick with ADSL. When I move I'll be installing a PCI Adsl2+ modem in my linux gateway and running that off a UPS rather than having an alcatel modem plugged into the WRT54GS (its a wireless router alone, not a wireless adsl router - never been a fan of combo devices)

-D

[Madaz]

i have a DLink wifi router and it is rock solid easy to setup has plenty of security features this came out that same time trial N came out

EDIT- oops its not a modem though

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[Dohmar]

i have a DLink wifi router and it is rock solid easy to setup has plenty of security features this came out that same time trial N came out

I'm into hacking routers and doing funky stuff with them. I generally use DD-WRT

Its very feature rich and lets you amplify the transmit signal strength. I've had my linksys transmitting 250mw (up from the standard of 28mw) but now I keep it at the 100mw mark. The cpu (broadcom embedded) is also overclocked from stock 200mhz to 224 and is rock solid without any cooling. The router runs a copy of apache which I use to serve files and also a webpage with my shoutcast server on it (router has 32 megs of ram, more than enough)

Next router I get will be an N but it'll definately be one compatible with DD-WRT... great package that...

-D

EDIT - Just did some looking around. The Linksys WRT350N looks to be like one hell of a nice router. 300mhz, 8 meg of flash, 32 megs ram, gigabit ethernet, hardware crypto for SSL and IPSEC, WPA2, N specification, USB 2.0 port for a HDD caddy or flash drive... you could have a lot of fun with it (or if you're bored, overclock it and run seti@home

EDIT2 - or just put a USB hdd on it and run a lightweight linux bittorrent client... ooh la-la

EDIT3 - This is the one I have http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_p...roducts_id=7263 except when I bought mine it was called the GS (linksys are really bad about changing product specs while keeping the same product name - so version numbers are important)... its a good solid unit. The broadcom chips are what u want, the vxworks wrt54's are all shite. And strike the first edit. The WRT610N is the shit - its not DD-WRT compatible YET but the hardware features are very nice, same as above but dual band (with 5ghz transmitter) and 64 megs of ram... you can run a mini-squid cache using the extra 32 gigs and save yourself a bit of bandwidth

Edited May 7, 2009 by Dohmar

[Madaz]

bit over my head i hacked my phone and now its even more locked to three stupid 3 strikes your out now i have to try and flash it back to factory spec to see if that resets it or take it to nokia service center

[Madaz]

ok for those wondering whats the hooha about Windows 7 here is a tech demo of Win7 RC

click on the medium screen for best view

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-au/windows...x?ITPID=tnflash

and a bit of a laugh for a windows ring tone

http://www.zedge.net/ringtones/320863/wind...music-ringtone/

[TALBO]

Anyone want to run a copy of 7 RC off for me so I can test Pro Tools LE?

[Madaz]

what time you home tomorrow

if Andrew is busy i come bring it round if your ready to install

[TALBO]

will depend if I get out of work on time...

[Madaz]

and that time is

btw Andrew when you stop doing reports and actually read this are you likely to be home around 1:20pm tomorrow you can copy win7 disc or install it what ever

[TALBO]

Scratch that!!! Now I've hooked it up at a better speed, will arrive in about 32 minutes

[Dohmar]

Scratch that!!! Now I've hooked it up at a better speed, will arrive in about 32 minutes

i hate waiting for cash to upgrade

its been 5 years and now ive finally decided to upgrade i want to do it >yesterday< but have to wait 6 weeks till I pay my n1 turbos off

oh woe is me

bring on the tax return bitches

-D

[TALBO]

Got it, thanks anyways Steve it's appreciated regardless

@Ben.... I'm not sure I understand...? :confused much:

[bezender]

im pretty impressed with win 7 RC (build 7100).

only hassle i have had is MSN was not logging in, sorted that and im sold on it. will be buying it when it comes out (first time in about 8 years actually paying for software lol)

[Dohmar]

Got it, thanks anyways Steve it's appreciated regardless

@Ben.... I'm not sure I understand...? :confused much:

what dont u understand? the wireless stuff?

-D

[Madaz]

yeah im loving it Carl i also just found in Enterprise and Ultimate they will be offering VM for XP

see more |>>Here<<|

[TALBO]

what dont u understand?

-D

This part.... I'm guessing it wasn't directed at me now

i hate waiting for cash to upgrade

its been 5 years and now ive finally decided to upgrade i want to do it >yesterday< but have to wait 6 weeks till I pay my n1 turbos off

oh woe is me

bring on the tax return bitches

-D

[bezender]

yeah im loving it Carl i also just found in Enterprise and Ultimate they will be offering VM for XP

see more |>>Here<<|

nice! hope they bring one out for s2k3 so i can use that for testing instead of having 2 pc's running with no KVM (my desk is the definition of clutter).

its pretty good that alot of the features on win 7 seem to be derived from applications and modifications that ppl have installed made to XP and vista. Its refreshing to have a product that is the result of a company listening to consumers, rather than dictating to them

[Dohmar]

This part.... I'm guessing it wasn't directed at me now

nah it wasnt

i have bought a pair of blown stock gtr turbos and im paying a dude to recondition the entire thing and use steel turbines and build it to "better than" N1 spec.

means i get better turbos that are semi regency friendly (they check housing numbers, they dont take turbos off and check turbines ;P)

and the upgrade = computer upgrade. ;P

-D