Need A Router

[Dude]

Hi guys, wondering if you can help me here. I need to get an ADSL router/modem combo, with at least 4 rj45 ports. Doesn't have to be wireless too, but if it is then I don't really care. Also looking for some form of switching device (a switch maybe) just for my room to hook everything up to internet there.
I've got the 60meter long cables to run throughout my house. I do have broadband but can't use it yet.

Any help would be appreciated.

Edit:

Network pic drawn in pain of what'll be going aaawwwwn.
http://hosting.michaelpolom.com/images/viu1184668721c.PNG

[piemastermike]

get an ADSL router, ethernet all your computers and the printer to that

[Dude]

*slowclap*

I said recommend routers and switches.

As in go onto ebuyerovercock or whatever and get links to trusty routers and switches!

[Kanden]

I'm using a "Belkin ADSL Modem Router with Wireless G Router" My setup isn't using consoles but it's good for computers. It would be a good idea to use the wireless dongle because it's got only 4 ports in the back, one is used to attach it to the "host" computer.

[Jimmy]

Buy a Cisco router. By far the best. A little bit expensive, though.

Switches don't really matter which brand, especially when it's only for the two hosts in your room. Just go for the cheapest.

[Ozzylator]

Netgear will never let you down.

[LukeCarry]

Okay for your Router/Modem Get:

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/83646

For your Switching needs in your room get:

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/54793

And to add wireless get:

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/45025

I reccomend having the router and the wireless seperate that way if the wireless goes wrong you don't lose your router and vice versa.

PS. I have basically the same set up (except me and my bro both have a switch in our rooms) at home and this compination works wonders and it leaves 2 extra ports for when friends come over in my room.

It will also handle 8 Meg, i know this because of my learnings

[Timmeh]

Rather than that switch, why not consider getting a PCI ethernet card in the PC near it as a gateway? Cheaper and allows more control.

[Martinus]

Linksys wireless routers are flakey bastards, I wouldn't advise buying them. I speak from both personal experience and a good deal of research. They run hot and have poor signal when they are working. Linksys are a subsiduary of Cisco, what should be good quality hardware from one of the big players in networking turns out to be cheap, badly designed crap.

Netgear DG834's on the other hand are excellent ADSL2/Firewall/Switch combos. They are reliable, configurable and flexible. I rarely 'pimp' any product but I make an exception for this bit of gear.

Wireless can be added in the form of an access point I got a D-Link 2000AP+ IIRC and it's pretty solid, the only issue is that an AP is obviously on it's own PSU so you'll need the sockets available to power it and the router.

As for the switch for your room, almost any decent model will work.

[The Grim Reaper]

I wish dynalink sold out of aussie/nz, i could link to a very long thread of people saying how good it is.
Since product ranges are different for a lot of brands, i'd just have to say routers with broadcom chipsets in them tend to be great for getting good adsl speeds and stability.

[Dude]

Rather than that switch, why not consider getting a PCI ethernet card in the PC near it as a gateway? Cheaper and allows more control.

I don't really want to have to have my computer on to use my xbox on live. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Right so now I have a router, it's a netgear wireless G router, it's the same one my girlfriend uses in her house, the wireless on it is naff it'll only work if you're 1 inch right next to it. 4 port etc, the only problem is that I don't have the software for it.

[Timmeh]

It doesn't need (or even have) software, just browse to the config page at http://192.168.0.1/ (Think that's the netgear default anyway). User will be admin, password should either also be "admin" or "password". If it's not, do a hard reset and wipe the CMOS. Not a bad idea to update the firmware too.

[Dude]

Crap, the post office is locked and i can't reach the bloody router. Passwords and usernames aren't the default. The lan addresses are though.

[Martinus]

You should be able to DL the manual from Netgear's site.

[Dude]

So, say i've gotten into the router config page, how would I configure it to get onto the internet and to allow three computers access to it?

[Timmeh]

Umm... aren't you doing a cisco networking course? :/

Shove in the info assigned by your ISP (username, password, static IP if you have one etc) then see if it connects. There are more advanced settings like pcr and scr rates, but it seems you're best off leaving them at default...

[Dude]

I did semesters 1 and 2, but that's just setting up a lan, nothing to do with ISP crap.

[Steak]

Your ISP will have the settings needed on their website probably. And the Netgear manual will tell you where to put them. If it still isn't working, look at the router's log page to find out where the problem is.