Router on the blink

MadGamer · 15-11-2006, 18:09

We think our router is on the blink, because with it plugged in, the phone doesn't ring correctly, but strangely enough the Internet works fine. However when i unplug the router from the phone socket, the phone rings fine. My dad wants to replace it at some stage, and ive had a look at the Linksys site and saw this :

http://www-uk.linksys.com/servlet/Sa...VisitorWrapper

Now we have an ADSL broadband account with Demon, and wondered whether this router was ADSL Compatible.

Ahhh edit, we dont have a modem, so i need one with a modem built in.

pedantic · 15-11-2006, 18:31

Yep That's just a router, you need a modem too, as you say.

Also, you don't mention adsl filters in your post, you will need a filter too. Maybe more than one, depending on your set up.

MadGamer · 15-11-2006, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by pedantic

Yep That's just a router, you need a modem too, as you say.

Also, you don't mention adsl filters in your post, you will need a filter too. Maybe more than one, depending on your set up.

We have filters on every device i can possibly think of already. Plus it has to have WPA security with it, as thats more secure.

pedantic · 15-11-2006, 18:37

Personally, I'd go for a netgear, mine has never let me down, but it's bot wireless. But netgear do have some good wireless routers, with built in modem.

Either of these 2 will do the job.

Netgear DG834N

Netgear DG834PN

MadGamer · 15-11-2006, 18:43

What one would you recommend?

pedantic · 15-11-2006, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadGamer

What one would you recommend?

Sorry, wasn't quick enough, see my edit lol

MadGamer · 15-11-2006, 18:49

I like the look of the DG834PN

pedantic · 15-11-2006, 18:53

Probably best to read the reviews, they both look decent enough.

DocDutch · 15-11-2006, 19:42

Mad...as far as I read it it more looks like your filter is giving up the ghost. try and replace that and I think that your phone line will be working fine as well again.

MovedGoalPosts · 15-11-2006, 20:02

I'd be suspicious of a filter first, before the router. Unplug them all and then try one at a time as a process of elimination.

15-11-2006, 20:19

Post 9 and 10 - Exactly what I was about to say!

Another vote for the micro-filters! Router sounds ok to me...

MadGamer · 15-11-2006, 20:29

Hmmmm ok, ill try that out at some point, when i can be bothered

15-11-2006, 20:36

LOL!!!! Somebody wanted a new router didn't they??

MadGamer · 25-02-2007, 00:23

Sorry to bump the thread, but the problem was with a phone socket that had got damp, (not because of water phically thrown over it). However my dad replaced it a few months ago, and its been fine since.