Kogan are offering triple qantas points on dlink purchases. (kind of a triple strike, I know)
Mike On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 2:45 PM, David Connors <[email protected]> wrote: > I'd approach each requirement separately. > > For VOIP: > To use existing phones get a PAP2T for $30. Check with your VOIP provider > it is compatible - can be a bastard to get going with UDP/STUN/etc. I've > disconnected our VOIP service because with all these unlimited mobile plans > now it doesn't make sense to have a phone that just rings with SPAM anyway. > > For wireless: > Cisco 1252AG-N-K9 is unbelievable value second hand. Heaps end up on ebay > regularly as people upgrade their networks to 802.11AC (which it does not > support - don't let that worry you as it is faster than the NBN and > certainly faster than your DSL 2 line). We use 60 of them at TechEd > *cough* Ignite and always get very good feedback. You need to get one with > 2.4GHz and 5GHz dipoles and either a PowerCube4 PoE injector (this is NOT > standard PoE) or power supply and ensure it has autonomous firmware on it > (otherwise it needs a wireless LAN controller $$$). > ~$100-200 depending on what it comes with. > > For ADSL2+ > Cisco 877-M-K9. That'll do your routing, NAT, port mappings etc. > > http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cisco-877-M-K9-Annex-M-Router-Power-pack-Lead-Console-cable-/161858837540?hash=item25af89dc24:g:ODcAAOSwEetV98By > That one has a BIN of $140. > > With the AP and router above,* these are not resigrade devices and you > won't be able to 'follow your nose' to configure them*. The web ui on the > 1252 is appalling and there is no web ui on the 877. You'll be in the world > of serial cables for factory reset, TFTP servers for firmware updates, etc. > There are heaps of templates out there for the 877 with every ISP on > whirlpool. I can give you an autonomous config for a 1252AGN easily enough. > > HTH > > David. > > > > On Mon, 2 Nov 2015 at 12:50 David Burstin <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Up to $400 for a solution that works well (meaning good wifi, voip line >> doesn't disappear randomly, reliable LAN). >> >> I have never configured on of those devices (Cisco IOS or JunOS), but >> would gladly give it a go. >> >> On 2 November 2015 at 13:38, David Connors <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> How much money do you want to spend and what is your pain threshold for >>> configuring a Cisco IOS or JunOS device? >>> >>> On Mon, 2 Nov 2015 at 12:37 David Burstin <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi folks, >>>> >>>> I am looking at getting a new router as my current Billion one is >>>> playing up too often (losing LAN, wifi disappearing, other fun stuff). >>>> >>>> The functionality I need is basically an ADSL modem, router, wifi and >>>> voip. The Billion one covered this, but the wifi was just crap. I would >>>> have no problem having multiple devices (eg modem and voip separate from >>>> router and wifi). >>>> >>>> Probably the most important thing for me is that the wifi reaches >>>> beyond 10 meters. >>>> >>>> All suggestions welcome - even smart-ass ones (as long as they are >>>> funny). >>>> >>>> Cheers >>>> Dave >>>> >>> -- >>> David Connors >>> [email protected] | @davidconnors | LinkedIn | +61 417 189 363 >>> >> >> -- > David Connors > [email protected] | @davidconnors | LinkedIn | +61 417 189 363 > -- Meski http://courteous.ly/aAOZcv "Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, you'll get it, but it's going to be rough" - Adam Hills
