Router Question

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3g / next g / wimax  doesn't reach you ?

2009/3/28 Andre Mangan <andremangan at gmail.com>:
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> 2009/3/28 squareyes <squareyes at internode.on.net>
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>> 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
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> Hello Winton,
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> 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.
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> Another advantage is that if you were to use their Nodephone service the
> router is VoIP capable.
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> 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".
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> 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.
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> The Billion 7401 looks like it would do the job nicely.
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> Andre
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