Re: Routers

From: blackgold (blackgold_at_yippee.com)
Date: 03/16/04 

Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 15:15:24 +0800

Sorry, my error. I meant a Netgear router.

"ScrinnFenner" <matt@slippeddiskneggersspam.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message
news:c311u3$sgr$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Hi all
>
> Well I have just acquired a Planet DH-2400 10/100 Hub because it was
cheap.
> I wonder why you say ditch the Netgear switch?
> All the PCs (and the other rooms) are wired (2 cables each) back into a
> patch panel in a central cupboard. This is a homemade 19" rack (so it
looks
> like a cupboard rather than a chunk of IT - she inisted!!).
> Now all the family are using PCs more and more, I want to make it as
> functional as possible, as cheaply as possible.
> Matt
>
> "blackgold" <blackgold@yippee.com> wrote in message
> news:c30qor$70j$1@reader01.singnet.com.sg...
> > Replace your Netgear switch with a Netgear hub and you can't go wrong.
Are
> > your computers all nearby. If they quite a distance away do you mind the
> > wiring that needs to be done? Actually quite easy. I have friends who
use
> > Netgear and never have any problems. If you don't want wires over the
> place
> > then try wireless. Easy to set up too. If you buy from the nerd round
the
> > corner you might be able to get some detailed advice especially if
things
> go
> > wrong. Some ISP's gives advice over the phone but some are waiting to
> charge
> > you too. There are broadbands that uses cable and some uses the
telephone
> > wired. Perhaps a discussion with the nerd would help you decide which
one
> to
> > subscribe.
> >
> > "ScrinnFenner" <matt@slippeddiskneggersspam.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in
message
> > news:c2uuv9$9uk$1@newsg4.svr.pol.co.uk...
> > > Hi
> > > Can anyone recommend good, easy to use software to use as a home
> network
> > > router and Firewall on a old P1 machine? I would like something that
can
> > use
> > > dial up for the moment, then broadband when we get it here in May.
> > >
> > > I currently have 4 machines (all XP Pro) centering on a Netgear
Switch.
> > This
> > > P1 machine is currently loafing in the loft!
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > >
> > > Matt
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>