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The Graveyard - Products No Longer Supported => Routers / COVR => DIR-655 => Topic started by: Wazza McG on January 17, 2011, 08:40:31 PM
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Hi,
My D-link modem dsl 302G is about 8 years old now and I think it may be the weak link in my network. If I buy a new modem that is also a router can I still put my DIR-655 off it. This router has been good to me with good range and I am worried that the new modem/router may not have a similar wireless range.
If the DIR-655 is connected off the new modem router, will it;
1. help the network?
2. hinder the network?
3. be just a dumb thought and move on?
So you are aware, this is the modem I'm thinking about - TP-Link TD-W8961ND
http://www.tp-link.com/products/productDetails.asp?pmodel=TD-W8961ND
Regards,
Warren
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If you had cable ISP, then I would vote for a Motorola SB6120....but since you use DSL....I guess start with what your telco supports.....
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Sorry for the bump, but can anyone help? ???
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Who is your ISP provider?
I also recommend buying a modem with out a built in router if possible, if you have to get one with a built in router, make sure you and bridge it. Connecting this to your 655 introduces connection problems until the modem is bridge to the 655 router.
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Optusnet in Australia is my ISP provider - I rang them last week and found out my modem is adsl 1 even though I have been paying top dollar for their service. Optusnet had supplied the dsl 302g modem - it's time to give it the flick.
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Is this the ISP providers page by chance?
http://smb.optus.com.au/web/ocaportal.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=Template_wRHS&FP=/smallbusiness/internet/plansandratesbusinessdsl/setupadvicebusinessdsl/acceptedmodemsandfilters&site=smallbusiness (http://smb.optus.com.au/web/ocaportal.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=Template_wRHS&FP=/smallbusiness/internet/plansandratesbusinessdsl/setupadvicebusinessdsl/acceptedmodemsandfilters&site=smallbusiness)
Wonder if the D-Link DSL-2540B (has buit in router) DSL-2320B ADSL2/2+ would work for you better there?
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Yes that is the site - that was an interesting link - I have 1 @ DLINK DSL-10MF filter and 1 @ DSE ADSL2_ filter/splitter (DSL008E1) and they are not on the list they recommend. I am fairly sure they supplied the filters. I think I will be giving them another call today.
The DSL-2320B ADSL2/2+ is not available in Australia yet.
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Darn. well I guess you'll have to pick a good modem then. Try to find a good one with out the router built in. Let us know what turns up.
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Whats the problem with the built in router thingy?
Can't I just nullify the router component of the new one and still use the Dir-655 - are you suggesting I'm going to go through pain if I don't really know what I am doing? I am only just starting to become familiar with networking - the high level stuff is out of my reach.
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Whats the problem with the built in router thingy?
Can't I just nullify the router component of the new one and still use the Dir-655 - are you suggesting I'm going to go through pain if I don't really know what I am doing? I am only just starting to become familiar with networking - the high level stuff is out of my reach.
Hi Wazza McG,
Since you already have a D-Link DIR-655 Router, if you need to replace the Modem, why would you opt for a Modem with a Built-in Router? You need to disable the Built-in Router on the Combination Modem / Router anyway.
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Mostly because the modem I was looking at can also be set as an Access Point - that would help out with the 300Mbps Access Point I already own - I can set that as a repeater, which will help me reach the kids bedrooms - I have some double brick walls to contend with.