Isnt there something about companies restricting you from buying routers apart from theirs. I belong to Sky, and if Sky found out I had a different Router than theirs they would cut me off. There is a way to get the username and password that comes with my router, but I am afraid to actually go into that just in case I mess it up. I am sure that most companies wont allow you to change routers. Which is stupid really considering the ones they give you are so basic.
John. Steve Archer wrote: > Hi Rik > > Most routers, both wired and wireless, are pretty much standard models > that you can buy in the shop. > > The emphasis being on the word "standard" - if you have some > fancy-fandangle adapter running an uncertified wifi standard to squeeze > some more speed out of the connection (supposedly) then its likely > you'll want a compatible router. Which on the whole wouldn't be a router > issued by an ISP. > > My advice, if they're giving it away free then give it a go - likely its > pre-configured and ready to rock-n-roll. > > If you want a bit more out of your wireless, like you're streaming media > throughout your house and several devices then do some research and get > the most appropriate router for your needs - be prepared to give your > wallet a severe bashing. > > And remember, chances are your internet connection is less then 20meg, > and 802.11g is supposed to be 54meg, so there's really no need to go for > an all-singing all-dancing super-fast wireless router just for browsing > the net. > > One caveat to this. If you are running services behind your routers, > like web hosting, and you want additional control and security then you > might want to look at a more funtional router. > > As for your printer, I concur with Harry's comments. > > Cheers, Steve > > > > Rik Boland wrote: > >> Hi >> >> I got a router free when I got my broadband but shops sell routers. >> >> Why and what the difference - r they better? >> >> Also is there a way to make my wired printer wireless? >> >> Shalom >> >> >> > > > > -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
