Okay, what do I need to buy so I can plug both my and my wife's computers into my telstraclear cable modem?
Surely some sort of router will do the trick?
Can someone who's actually achieved such a feat point me at the correct hardware?
Okay, what do I need to buy so I can plug both my and my wife's computers into my telstraclear cable modem?
Surely some sort of router will do the trick?
Can someone who's actually achieved such a feat point me at the correct hardware?
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Okay I haven't done this for a couple ...
Okay I haven't done this for a couple of years but...
Most routers/hubs should be compatible with your modem - however it's worth while to get your modem model number and do a google to check if there are any incompatabilities known (odds are that there will be none). You _shouldn't_ need to organise a proxy, it should be okay just going from PC's to router/hub to modem - but it will depend on the systems you're operating with (been a while since I've looked at this).
I'm guessing that you have a Dynalink RT1320 (the free one they provide) - single port unlike the others that they have available. I believe that most hubs should be find working with it - I see the RT1320 also allows connection via USB if you don't have network card (nice feature) but most hubs will require a network card for access (more educated people feel free to correct me!).
Something like this http://www.inhouse.co.nz/product.php?c=256&p=2588 should do the job - you'll want to search around for a good price - I'd suggest having a look at http://www.pricespy.co.nz/ and doing a search.
If in doubt check with your provider (if you're happy to be on hold for half an hour) or your local PC supplier.
Hope this helps...
Crap I cut and pasted the wrong product ...
Crap I cut and pasted the wrong product link and now can't find the right one!! Argh!! Sorry dude!
Ummm any 4 port HUB should do fine is the long and short of what I was trying to say...
// I'm guessing that you have a ...
// I'm guessing that you have a Dynalink RT1320
It's a SB5100 Surfboard Cable Modem.
I've googled a bit on that, and got myself into a fug as to where I'm not always sure if the modem I'm looking at (as most of them are DSL/ADSL orientated, as opposed to cable) will actually do the job.
From what Heather says below...
// Just look for anything with D-Link emblazoned across the packaging.
...and my own slowly evolving knowledge of this realm, I am inclined too to go the D-Link path...
//It's a SB5100 Surfboard Cable ...
//It's a SB5100 Surfboard Cable Modem.
Ahhh I'd made the assumption that it was one of the free ones that a number of service providers give away - my bad (also they only have one port which would have made sense with your query).
Yep I'd agree that you're pretty safe going with any D-link product - in reality most retailers should be able to confirm if there are in incompatabilities (which should be really rare!).
Well best of luck - one of these days I'll get the net at home myself, but not until NZ actual has broadband.
My xtra home connection peaked at ...
My xtra home connection peaked at 740kbps last night, running about 350 avg. so things are looking up.
Cable should be faster yes?
Has anyone clocked their telstra connection? Noizy?
3730kbps!!!...
3730kbps!!!
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Sweet! We hit 3400 At Work...
Sweet!
We hit 3400 At Work
Bought a wireless router in the weekend ...
Bought a wireless router in the weekend to replace the vacating flatmate's, but I haven't tried setting it up yet. I'll let you know how I go. The guy in Dick Smith was super-helpful, and gave me multiple support phone numbers just because they can be a bit of a bitch to sort out. Also, I'm a girl.
BTW: router set me back $130, the ...
BTW: router set me back $130, the network card that plugs into my lappy was $99 a year ago. Just look for anything with D-Link emblazoned across the packaging.
In theory, I'd recommend the cheapest ...
In theory, I'd recommend the cheapest 4-port router you can find on ascent. Cabled networking seems hassle free. I don't think wireless networking is *quite* so elegant. My wireless network (cheapest PC-card & cheapest PCI-card; different brands) from ascent eventually went pear-shape. However, that may be due to the lightening-affected laptop. Honestly, always thought that was the biggest bunch of arse. But, uh yeah, I acquired a lightening-struck laptop. Not all its bits go. But I digress, it should be easy. Buy from dse or ascent, and take advantage of their returns policy if it doesn't work
To be honest, depending on a little ...
To be honest, depending on a little crystal ball-gazing, I reckon a USB-printer port on the router (or perhaps wireless), wouldn't be foolish with respect to future proofing (depending on your budget). I don't actually know anyone with the USB-printer option, but in theory it seems like a good idea. Not that I own a printer (that's not a) a dot matrix and b) that didn't have a large blue flash a couple of years ago)
aren't you just the style council...
aren't you just the style council
does anyone have an old dot-matrix that ...
does anyone have an old dot-matrix that works that they want to give me for free, for a project. I'm in welly.
//does anyone have an old dot-matrix ...
//does anyone have an old dot-matrix that works that they want to give me for free, for a project. I'm in welly.
Argh!! If you'd asked a month ago I could have helped you out but I dontated my old one (which came with our C64) to a mate of mine who's using it for an art exhibition!
Sweet. Thanks anyway. It's of no ...
Sweet. Thanks anyway.
It's of no great urgency anyway.
P.s to my post before. Paper is also important, as it's usually fairly unavailable