Broadband Recommendation
Apr 7th 2004, 11:23 am
#16
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Originally posted by jayr
What security do I need if I'm on Broadband, I have heard you need a firewall. Should I contact my local builders merchant?
What security do I need if I'm on Broadband, I have heard you need a firewall. Should I contact my local builders merchant?
I use a billion 741GEV2 which is a 4 port firewall/router/10 100switch. There is the 743GEV2 which also has wireless capability. They are good value for money. You could run a software firewall on your PC but I am not a fan. The only advantage a doftware firewall has is it informs you when a program accesses the internet.
I advise the use of a modem/router rather than an attached modem. It removes the driver overhead on your PC.
DUP I do not know of anyone who uses satellite broadband.
Apr 7th 2004, 11:25 am
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Originally posted by bondipom
DUP I do not know of anyone who uses satellite broadband.
DUP I do not know of anyone who uses satellite broadband.
Thanks anyway, BP.
Apr 7th 2004, 11:37 am
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Originally posted by bondipom
DUP this forum might interest you
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-threads.cfm?f=67
DUP this forum might interest you
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-threads.cfm?f=67
Apr 7th 2004, 12:20 pm
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Originally posted by jayr
What security do I need if I'm on Broadband, I have heard you need a firewall. Should I contact my local builders merchant?
What security do I need if I'm on Broadband, I have heard you need a firewall. Should I contact my local builders merchant?
Regards
Apr 7th 2004, 12:22 pm
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Originally posted by Jaykay
I bought one of these. $85.00 which I thought was a decent price.
Regards
I bought one of these. $85.00 which I thought was a decent price.
Regards
It's the Billion 5100.
http://www.hyperbyte.com.au/ADSLrouter.htm#Billion BIPAC-5100ADSL Modem/Router with 4-Port Switch
Apr 7th 2004, 2:00 pm
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2 Way satellite broadband is pretty expensive. For a 512/128 link, it will be about $450pm (3Gb limit, which I think is combined upload & download).
The transmission equipment required is pretty serious too. You probably won’t get much change out of $1000 by the time you are done.
The transmission equipment required is pretty serious too. You probably won’t get much change out of $1000 by the time you are done.
Apr 7th 2004, 2:03 pm
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Originally posted by Jaykay
Oops, forgot to add the link:
It's the Billion 5100.
http://www.hyperbyte.com.au/ADSLrouter.htm#Billion BIPAC-5100ADSL Modem/Router with 4-Port Switch
Oops, forgot to add the link:
It's the Billion 5100.
http://www.hyperbyte.com.au/ADSLrouter.htm#Billion BIPAC-5100ADSL Modem/Router with 4-Port Switch
Apr 7th 2004, 2:12 pm
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Originally posted by bondipom
Jaykay that is probably the best router/modem for home users. They are excellent value.
Jaykay that is probably the best router/modem for home users. They are excellent value.
Apr 7th 2004, 2:16 pm
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So if you get one of them, do you not need to bother with firewall software?
Apr 7th 2004, 2:19 pm
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Originally posted by jayr
So if you get one of them, do you not need to bother with firewall software?
So if you get one of them, do you not need to bother with firewall software?
Apr 7th 2004, 2:42 pm
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Does this replace the modem my ISP is sending me or do I connect one to the other?
Jeez, I've been using computers for years but you wouldn't think it
Jeez, I've been using computers for years but you wouldn't think it
Apr 7th 2004, 2:55 pm
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Originally posted by jayr
Does this replace the modem my ISP is sending me or do I connect one to the other?
Jeez, I've been using computers for years but you wouldn't think it
Does this replace the modem my ISP is sending me or do I connect one to the other?
Jeez, I've been using computers for years but you wouldn't think it
Apr 7th 2004, 3:15 pm
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DSL
Apr 7th 2004, 3:26 pm
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Originally posted by jayr
DSL
DSL
