squareyes wrote: > db wrote: >> 3g / next g / wimax doesn't reach you ? >> >> 2009/3/28 Andre Mangan <[email protected]>: >> >>> 2009/3/28 squareyes <[email protected]> >>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> am about to at last dive into broadband, unfortunately has to be >>>> satellite. >>>> I can setup a dialup connection in my sleep, first time with broadband >>>> so a new learning curve. >>>> My query , I intend to connect 2 machines via a hard wired router, >>>> would >>>> I be correct that they are "plug and play"? >>>> and are there any I should stay away from, and are there any >>>> problems I >>>> may encounter?. >>>> Many thanks in advance. >>>> Take Care >>>> Winton >>>> >>> Hello Winton, >>> >>> Since you are with Internode, why not use the routers that they >>> recommend. >>> They are a little more expensive than if you were to buy any of them >>> from >>> another source but they do come to you fully configured with your >>> account >>> details as well as a warranty. The warranty means that if you were to >>> suffer damage to your router, all you have to do is to phone >>> Internode and >>> they will send you a replacement including a bag to return the damaged >>> item. That seems pretty decent of them. >>> >>> Another advantage is that if you were to use their Nodephone service >>> the >>> router is VoIP capable. >>> >>> Connecting two machines is not a problem, there are four sockets and of >>> course there is WiFi as well. Yes, they are "plug and play". >>> >>> My experience with routers is limited but I can tell you that if you >>> have a >>> Siemens router you will be able to fry an egg on it. >>> >>> The Billion 7401 looks like it would do the job nicely. >>> >>> Andre >>> >>> >>> >>>> -- >>>> ubuntu-au mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au >>>> >>> -- >>> ubuntu-au mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au >>> >>> >>> >> >> > Thanks for the suggestions, > unfortunately cannot use Internode for broadband, no access here, can > access Telstra NextG wireless, but don't > feel like mortgaging my house to pay for it. Extremely expensive. > After my dial up experience getting dropped off 36 time between Jan 26 > and March 26, (stopped logging disconnects after dialog with Telstra) > would rather not any more to do with Telstra than I have to, besides > with satellite I can dump my land line, which I would have to keep if > I went Next G wireless. In my area I have to have a NextG mobile, > normal mobiles have no coverage. > May still buy router from Internode though, have been very happy with > their service, sorry to be leaving them. > Thanks again > Take Care > Winton > >
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