Router on the blink
 

We think our router is on the blink, because with it plugged in, the phone doesn't ring correctly, but strangely enough the Internet works fine. However when i unplug the router from the phone socket, the phone rings fine. My dad wants to replace it at some stage, and ive had a look at the Linksys site and saw this :

http://www-uk.linksys.com/servlet/Sa...VisitorWrapper

Now we have an ADSL broadband account with Demon, and wondered whether this router was ADSL Compatible.

Ahhh edit, we dont have a modem, so i need one with a modem built in.

Re: Router on the blink
 

Yep That's just a router, you need a modem too, as you say.

Also, you don't mention adsl filters in your post, you will need a filter too. Maybe more than one, depending on your set up.

Re: Router on the blink
 

We have filters on every device i can possibly think of already. Plus it has to have WPA security with it, as thats more secure.

Re: Router on the blink
 

Personally, I'd go for a netgear, mine has never let me down, but it's bot wireless. But netgear do have some good wireless routers, with built in modem.

Either of these 2 will do the job.

Netgear DG834N

Netgear DG834PN

Re: Router on the blink
 

What one would you recommend?

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Sorry, wasn't quick enough, see my edit lol

Re: Router on the blink
 

I like the look of the DG834PN

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Probably best to read the reviews, they both look decent enough.

Re: Router on the blink
 

Mad...as far as I read it it more looks like your filter is giving up the ghost. try and replace that and I think that your phone line will be working fine as well again.

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I'd be suspicious of a filter first, before the router. Unplug them all and then try one at a time as a process of elimination.

Re: Router on the blink
 

Post 9 and 10 - Exactly what I was about to say!

Another vote for the micro-filters! Router sounds ok to me...

Re: Router on the blink
 

Hmmmm ok, ill try that out at some point, when i can be bothered :D

Re: Router on the blink
 

LOL!!!! Somebody wanted a new router didn't they?? ;)

Re: Router on the blink
 

Sorry to bump the thread, but the problem was with a phone socket that had got damp, (not because of water phically thrown over it). However my dad replaced it a few months ago, and its been fine since. :)