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Setting up routers, modem etc always leaves me cold as I have no idea what all the abbreviations mean for a start and I find the so-called quick-start guides anything but. I realise that at this stage no-one will be able to give me definitive answers but a few pointers would help when I come to 'do the deed'.
I'm paying for a brand new phone line installed with a new master socket (we're talking UK BTW) as Openreach are unable to resolve an intermittant fault on my existing line and my patience has run out with them. Anyway, I'm going to install a fibre connection as we have recently acquired FTTC in the village. My ISP originally offered a Fritz box 3490, but as that went out of stock at the moment they tried to order it they advised that I would be getting a Zyxel 8924 but have actually despatched a Technicolor TG589vac. So, my first question can anyone offer any comment on these routers. Have I been sold a dud?
Next question. I currently have ADSL going into a Vigor 120 modem and from there to an Apple Airport Extreme which communicates with an Edimax 7238 extender in another part of the house. This set up works well (when my phone line is up) with a wifi signal throughout. The question is should my new router have the range to reach the far corners of the house (it's not a mansion, but does have 13 rooms)? Should I try connecting the new router to the Edimax and/or should I consider setting it up in Bridge mode to my Airport Extreme? If any of these options are possible what issues should I be considering in terms of practicality, performance etc.
My excellent ISP, Zen, has dedicated mac support so for the nuts and bolts of setup I can turn to them but thought I'd get the views of 'real' users here first before I embark on the frustrating job of wiring up the new kit.
Thank you for your patience in reading thus far
I'm paying for a brand new phone line installed with a new master socket (we're talking UK BTW) as Openreach are unable to resolve an intermittant fault on my existing line and my patience has run out with them. Anyway, I'm going to install a fibre connection as we have recently acquired FTTC in the village. My ISP originally offered a Fritz box 3490, but as that went out of stock at the moment they tried to order it they advised that I would be getting a Zyxel 8924 but have actually despatched a Technicolor TG589vac. So, my first question can anyone offer any comment on these routers. Have I been sold a dud?
Next question. I currently have ADSL going into a Vigor 120 modem and from there to an Apple Airport Extreme which communicates with an Edimax 7238 extender in another part of the house. This set up works well (when my phone line is up) with a wifi signal throughout. The question is should my new router have the range to reach the far corners of the house (it's not a mansion, but does have 13 rooms)? Should I try connecting the new router to the Edimax and/or should I consider setting it up in Bridge mode to my Airport Extreme? If any of these options are possible what issues should I be considering in terms of practicality, performance etc.
My excellent ISP, Zen, has dedicated mac support so for the nuts and bolts of setup I can turn to them but thought I'd get the views of 'real' users here first before I embark on the frustrating job of wiring up the new kit.
Thank you for your patience in reading thus far