Re: CAT5E Patch lead

In article <DuT8f.11290$Jl3.11283@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Thomas Rankin
<URL:mailto:uktvoip@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Michael Gilbert wrote:
> >
> > Or the wrong router. Two easy solutions: either buy a decent one, or
> > add a hub or switch. Combining the two things and buying a router with
> > built-in switch might be the best bet. DLink or NetGear are reasonable
> > mid-market brands.
> >
> I had an AMX-CA61E running in a shop for 3 years without fail (may still
> be running there now) and another one that ran in a factory without fail
> for around 3 years which was superceeded by a dlink modem.
>
> It's worth pointing out that the dlink modem syncs at better rates than
> the AMX router (on bulldog 8Mbit).

I use a D-Link DSL-300G+ modem here, rather than a router. The old
Intel box running IPCop is a much more manageable firewall/router than
anything in firmware. Plus DansGuardian gives me excellent filtering.
>
> > The cheapest solution would be to blag an old 10Mbit hub from a local
> > school. They've all got them, and most have upgraded by now.
> >
> Why bother, nowadays you can buy a new 10/100 switch for £6 (although
> I've never used a £6 one so can't comment on quality).

Free is still cheaper (:-). And I'd trust a secondhand D-Link or Nortel
or Bay Networks hub over a six quid switch any day.
>
> You can buy a Dlink DES-1005D 5 port 10/100 for £16 (
> http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?&product_uid=26037
> )
>
> I can't really comment on these either, but dlink kit is usually quite
> good, only problem I've had with them is that they often supply very
> poor PSUs.
> (had 2 DWL-900APs running non-stop for 5 years now without needing to
> reset one.)

We have lots of 1005Ds of various different generations running all
over the place with no problems. 900AP+ can be a bit temperamental; I
now make it policy to set a DHCP reservation for each one. Fixed IP
addresses have caused them to not reconnect to the network fully after
falling over under heavy load. Worst offender in that space is the
2000AP+, which is just pants, even with the latest firmware.
Recommended budget D-Link AP is the 2100, with firmware 2.10.

Cheers

Mike



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