Hi all, just back from Oz and would like to upgrade my home network from 1 PC to 4 PCs (mix of wifi, cable needed)....

Just knew that there are lot of things to set up the modem for streamyx (sorry that i really noob in networking)

Any recommended all-in-one modem which is easy to setup for newbie?

my little advice is .. try to avoid all in one network . I had my bad experience with D-Link 500G . I with 1 modem and 1 Wireless Router. Modem u can use normal ZTE modem shouldnt be a problem , wireless router see yr budget lar

thanks wilson88, so wat router (wifi and cable) would you recommend?

i recommend u use Linksys since there good comment from this forum. I not very sure wat model , becoz i am too outdated still using wire

why not just go for Cisco? it makes life much easier

get a gigabit 24-port ethernet switch too for expandability

and a wi-fi antenna for tha oomph~

seriously dood,

if u r a total newbie, i'd sugget go for a all-in-one solution. saves u all the hassle to setup the router, switch, and bla bla bla...

and it will take up less space too

of coz, the downside is, one ur line kena lightning, everything goes poof!

but what's the odd of getting striked by one?

Well, I'm about to open a thread about all-in-one Modem/Router/Wifi combo but I guess might as well put my query here... If you don't mind.

I just wanna know if anyone can share their experience with all-in-one device... what models you use, how was the installation and the performance.

I also have a question about lightning threat to these products... we can protect our phone/internet line by bypassing it through lightning protected extension, right? Will it protect it completely...

Ginvin, based on UK broadband forums, for ease of use and features... take Linksys WAG54G v2.0 (RM480) or WAG354G (RM380)... both is available in M'sia, I think.

ok my experience in my All in one Donkey-Link 500G , once open the port for Bit Comet , u shall recieve thousands of Disconnect . It goes like this .. speed go to maximum , then drop to 0 , then maximum again . Heard some of the 500T also having this problem. All this happen becoz Donkey-Link 500G using useless VIKING CHIPSET but i have no complain on my ZTE831 , so now i rather use without router .

Try the Dlink DSL-604T All in one,
From DSL Modem, 4 port switch + wireless

If you are looking for for some higher end stuff, hehe...

Try DGL-4300
(Router only you still need a modem)
4x Gigabit Lan + Wireless lan + Easy going Gaming configuration...
Blue LED is the Nice part

thanks for ya guys advices.....

i think i will just get a new router with wifi + port combination (use back the current artnet modem provided by streamyx)

will try to do some googling and research on those brand n model mentioned above....

you guys are so helpful.... cheers

same dilemma for me.i got zte modem and wanna connect ard 3 pc to share internet n play LAN.prefer wired not wireless(no budget )

so,what should i buy?

get a linksys WRT54G for ur router.. its good

Linksys is reportedly to be good

heck, Cisco owns Linksys, so u know it must be good

some other good brands may include, but not limited to:
1. LevelOne
2. 3 Com
3. SMC
4. D-Link

yipee.... just got my linksys wrt54g yesterday, but still haven got time to install it

will let u guys know how it goes when it is installed.....

hopefully this is a great device

any recommendation of router+switch??

linksys wrt54g.. its good..

3com also not bad...

after getting de new wrt54g, apparently my bt (bitcomet v0.6) downloads are slower than before......

is this normal?


btw, whats u guys average download speed for bitcomet?? my is like 20 - 50 kbps...

May i know what version is your router?
If it is not version 5, try flashing your firmware with this as i read it could help;
http://tofu.polarcloud.com.nyud.net:8090/H...RT_G_tofu10.zip

This post has been edited by btfan: Nov 28 2005, 06:35 PM

or try DD-WRT

Just make sure its not v5 or v4..if v4 , you need to flash a new frimware and then upgrade it..it has some ram protection thingy...I dont know what

Try port forawrding or get DD-WRT

the new DD-WRT offers new QoS...BT while gaming..(sorta)...it kinda reduces latency (the same thing..what DLINK high end router does..but its still new..and its sorta buggy)

No problem using my Prolink 9000W.

If you're planning for this, i think you should get the newer one. Mine is about few years old.

hey how about the aztech dsl 600ew wireless ??