On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 11:37 AM, John <jake...@sky.com> wrote: > 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/ > Not for most ISPs, they give you a Username/password that you know. I don't know why Sky does that, do they try to upsell routers? Matt.
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