I've made a right newbie error with my router selection.

[LeeH]

Ok, I was fed up with our iphones locking up with our D Link TalkTalk supplied router. Its a common problem, its all over the talktalk forum.

 

So, I selected a nice shiny new one with a 'quick' google and found some strong reviews about really good signal strength etc....

 

BUT, it has no modem inside:doh:

 

Can I buy a modem like this http://www.cqout.com/item.asp?id=10480810 with no detrimantal effect to my connection whatsoever? Or do I bay it off and give myself a slap?

 

My router.....Buffalo AirStation HighPower 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router WZR-HP-G300NH2

 

http://img.pcstore.com.tw/~prod/M09327326_big.jpg?pimg=static&P=1317107763

[KenB]

Hi and welcome to ExTS

 

I can't understand why router manufacturers do this. The vast majority of people who buy a router want it dual-purpose.

Network computers and connect to the internet.

 

You should be OK with that modem.

 

The connection should look like this:

http://kbserver.netgear.com/images/n101667_image01.gif

[LeeH]

Thanks Ken,

 

Will it be a reliable connection with no speed isues? I need a solid connection as I get a steady 14meg connection with 20ms ping and 0 jitter.

 

Shall I just bay it off and buy the one with the modem in?

 

Thanks again.

 

Lee

[KenB]

What about contacting the seller - explain your problem - ask if you can return it and buy a router with modem from them ?

[LeeH]

Ebaying after a few too many, so it came from HK. I don't fancy posting it back.

 

EDIT.

 

They seem to stuggle with high speeds, even 4+ meg so ill bung ot back on ebay.

 

 

 

Thanks Ken.

 

Lee

Edited February 27, 2012 by LeeH