Router Question

[Andre Mangan]

2009/3/28 squareyes <squareyes at internode.on.net>

> 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
>


Hello Winton,

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.

Another advantage is that if you were to use their Nodephone service the
router is VoIP capable.

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".

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.

The Billion 7401 looks like it would do the job nicely.

Andre



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