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    In the market on buying a new Wireless Router/Modem.

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by thecore762, Dec 21, 2009.

  1. thecore762

    thecore762 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all, I am in the market on buying a Router/Modem all in one.
    I currently have the 2Wire 3800HGV-B Gateway.
    I mean its good, but I am looking for more, something that has more ethernet slots, better wireless reception and range.
    I currently have AT&T U-Verse, which is faster than standard DSL.
    Not sure if a regular DSL Modem would actually work with this thing.
    Anyone got any idea?
     
    thecore762, Dec 21, 2009
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    ahl395 Ahlball

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    You dont need to have the Router and Modem together in one, you know. :)

    You can just plug in the router into the Modem. ;)
    ...this gives you many more options. :D

    Could you please give your budget for this router?
     
    ahl395, Dec 22, 2009
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  3. thecore762

    thecore762 Notebook Consultant

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    200$.
    I guess I have to keep the 2Wire Router in order for Uverse to work.
    So I have to attach another router to my 2Wire 3800HGV-B Gateway which is basically a modem/router?
    Will it work?
     
    thecore762, Dec 22, 2009
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  4. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    Hmm... Yes. The same way you would plug your computer into the modem, you plug in the router. ;)

    I recommend the D-Link DIR-655. :cool: it is an awesome router. :)

    PS: Make your signature shorter. According to the forum rules you can only have one signature picture. :eek:
    ...just letting you know before one of the Mods catches it. :)
     
    ahl395, Dec 22, 2009
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  5. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    I will PM him


    Alex
     
    Alex, Dec 22, 2009
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    Ok, sounds good. :D

    haha, you caught me. :p :eek:
     
    ahl395, Dec 22, 2009
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