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Scotteh

Scotteh

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Ok well atm I have the Belkin N1 Vision

Apparently belkin have removed it from their official website so review link will do :P

Basically want to replace this, it disconnects every 2 hours or you can temp. fix it on the config page but soon as you restart it goes back to how it was...

It's fine on the internet but when you're in a game and you suddenly get disconnected it's rather annoying.

I'd prefer it have a 'guest access' sort of thing, so users can join either main network or the guest network using the code (users on guest can't view/access anything on main).

Also is there any new routers that has visual display like the N1 vision? :p

It's cable version.

Thanks.
 
Does basically no router have the same visual display like the N1 now?

belkinvision.jpg
was really useful :(
 
Ok as it's apparently basically no router comes with the visual display and guest network

what would be the best way to set up two networks using one broadband connection

I'd have

Modem -> ??? -> Router 1 (Main) -> wired computers/switch/wireless devices
Modem -> ??? -> Router 2 (Guest) -> Guest wireless devices

thanks.
 
Excuse the drawing, as it's nearly 4AM and I'm tired :P

http://lexet.net/lolwot.png

is basically how the network will be set up, my laptops/phone will be connecting to the main network router, and family laptop/networks/phones and guests will be connecting to the other network

everything that's in a black box needs to be purchased so if you could recommend :)
 
If you buy a router that supports VLANs as well as a smart/managed switch, you can support this. I'd say what you're trying to achieve is perhaps slightly beyond what most basic routers will offer, although I believe that DD-WRT (which runs on some basic home routers) also has VLAN support.

You could do a lot worse than a Cisco RV220W router and a Netgear GS724T smart switch. And probably a bit of research to set it up ;)

I'm no expert though - there may be a better way to do this!
 
Room for expansion ;)

But there are smaller smart/managed switches available, such as the Netgear GS108T which is the 8 port version.

However, unless there are logistical reasons why it's not possible, I would have all of your devices running from the switch rather than the switched ports on the router.
 
Looked at the stuff you suggested was a bit much though

Was looking to spend about £100 not £200 on a router + £70-100 on a switch :P
 
Scotteh said:
Ok got it down to;

Netgear WNDR4000 N750
Asus RT-N66U

Which would you suggest?

Also still need a decent switch, suggestions?
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you know neither of them have a modem built in right....your diagram doesn't show any modems so I'm assuming the n1 is the built in modem version...it might make a difference :)

Personally I'd be looking at something like a draytek 2850 (2850n = wifi, 2850vn = voip+ wifi version) and then having a couple of normal gigabit switches... works out around the same price as your estimates...

Your network doesn't look any more complex than mine and the draytek does support guest networks.

I have mine setup for a guest wifi setup (you can set the gigabit ports for separate networks too) and it then connects to my network which then has 3 switches, one each to cover main pc's, living room tv bits and office tv bits.
 
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Both images showed the modem at the top :p

Draytek alone is ~£200 then cost of ggabit switches would put it a good bit higher

Any suggestions on switch? :p
 
oh... I thought the modem was the d1.... you did say it was a rubbish drawing :p

switch, I've got a mix of zyxel gs-108 (older version of the now 108B model) and tp-link 5 port gigabit switch (also in 8 port)and honestly can't see any performance difference between them and the zyxel was like twice the price...

And I don't see an issue with spending £200+ on a decent router with built in modem etc :)

You could consider the draytek 2130n as an option as that looks to fulfil all the main criteria and still offers 'guest wifi', that's about £150-160
 
aren't you meant to stick with virgin medias modem? :p

The asus RT-N66U I linked offers everything I need by the looks of it and can have multiple guest networks set up :p

Anything specific to look for in switches (other than gigabit)?
 
Scotteh said:
aren't you meant to stick with virgin medias modem? :p

The asus RT-N66U I linked offers everything I need by the looks of it and can have multiple guest networks set up :p

Anything specific to look for in switches (other than gigabit)?
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I'm still 'lucky' enough to get 8meg adsl :o

Switches... not really, unless you want to a load of business type restrictions on the ports which I doubt.
 
Apple Airport Extreme supports guest networks and is very stable. Of course it'll not give you that tacky display, but why do you need it? It'll also give you 5GHz and and manage with the throughput you'll get from Virgin's quickest connection.
 
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