i have here a d link but the trouble i am facing was configuring the modem it self because i have to connect it to my mac, but the cable that was included was not compatible to mac. > On 02 Apr 2015, at 5:54 am, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries > <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > Not sure it matters anymore as that was over five years ago now. Maybe > someone else on the list has more current info on dlink accessibility. If you > didn't need the ADSL interface, for the cost an Airport would be quite nice. > Maybe a simple DSL to Ethernet box like this one for US$34: > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16825165003&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Modems+%2f+Gateways-_-N82E16825165003&gclid=CLidsrjc1sQCFdKDfgod8WQAIA&gclsrc=aw.ds > > <http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16825165003&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Modems+%2f+Gateways-_-N82E16825165003&gclid=CLidsrjc1sQCFdKDfgod8WQAIA&gclsrc=aw.ds> > > CB > > On 4/1/15 11:35 PM, Agent086b wrote: >> Hi, >> the one I am looking at is $300.00 aud., about top of there range I think. >> Was the web interface accessible at that time? >> Yours was about the time when Dlink had a bad name here. >> Thanks again. >> Max >> >> >>> On 2 Apr 2015, at 2:31 pm, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries >>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>> >>> Wow, had to dig a bit to figure that out and I purchased it March 2010. >>> Hard to believe it was that long ago. I probably fiddled with it on and off >>> for a year. I had an older 802.11b wifi router I wanted to upgrade to >>> 802.11n so this seemed like just the thing. Eventually I reverted back to >>> the old unit and saved up for something else. I ordered the Airport Feb >>> 2012 after realizing I had pretty much flushed money down the drain on the >>> DLink. I really didn't have time to sit on hold with tech support and >>> diagnose an intermittent issue. The DLink was, at the time, about US$75 and >>> the Apple Airport Extreme was US$165 so maybe I was expecting too much from >>> such a cheap unit, but I guess I'm getting less tolerant of basic commodity >>> technology that doesn't work reliably. >>> >>> CB >>> >>> On 4/1/15 11:08 PM, Agent086b wrote: >>>> Thanks, >>>> I would like to do that but I can not find a DSL to ethernet modem here. >>>> Could you tell me how long ago you had your Dlink? >>>> Max >>>> >>>>> On 2 Apr 2015, at 2:01 pm, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries >>>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Not sure what the cost difference is but the DLink DIR-628 I had was >>>>> nothing but trouble. Couldn't get my devices to stay connected. I finally >>>>> spent a lot more and got an Apple Airport and all the problems went away. >>>>> It just works. If it were me I would get a simple DSL to Ethernet router >>>>> and the connect that to an Airport for all the Wifi stuff. >>>>> >>>>> CB >>>>> >>>>> On 4/1/15 8:42 PM, Agent086b wrote: >>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>> after 8 years I need to purchase a new modem router. I am looking for a >>>>>> duel band. I am looking at a Dlink 2890al. this number may not be the >>>>>> same in all countries as I believe Dlink market there products >>>>>> differently around the world. I was not a fan of Dlink years ago but I >>>>>> understand they have lifted there game. Can anybody tell me if the web >>>>>> interface is accessible using Safari? I am also interested in opinions >>>>>> on this router. I have been using a Billion up to now. I have been >>>>>> reading reviews that say they are not as good as they used to be. >>>>>> Thanks for any help. >>>>>> Max. >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> -- >>> ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
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