My Router has just packed up

[Tim Procter]

So the only alternative on this christmas eve was to attach a Speedtouch ADSL modem I have sat here.

How bizarre the very first time I tried to join machasm's Phoenix session I was connected in 20 seconds..

Now before the router died I tried joining several times with no success with my Speedtouch 565 router.

First time with the ADSL modem.

As a request I am sticking a poll in this thread to see who can join sessions and with which router that works and which router won't.

Please respond with your make of router, It may help others apart from me.

As I am to purchase a new one I might as well buy one that works with Phoenix.

[callum]

All routers should work..

It depends on what configuration settings are used, it also depends on the host aswell,

[Mike W]

I only ever use / recommend linksys routers are they are really just stripped down sisco systems .. Never had n e probs with port forwarding with them either ....

[mark Taylor]

tim
using an apple airport extreme on the n draft
works with mac or windows @ super speed
also you can connect a ext printer or hardrive for backup purpose's via usb
cheers

mark

[Unsung Hero]

Hi Busterboy thats a bit of bad luck .. if you need one i have a spare you can have.. pm your address and i will post it to you after the festive season. Dont want anything for it.
J

[Kwickkwack]

I use netgear at home and a belkin at work
Both seem to give good performance

[machasm]

Billion routers are v.good.
Lots of functionality including VPN endpoints.

[Tim Procter]

I use netgear at home and a belkin at work
Both seem to give good performance

Any trouble connecting to Phoenix Rob because I have port forwarded 9000 to 9005 on my router and it was still not connecting.

Callum you sound like the Phoenix help line, Thanks for that.

MikeW. Never had a Linksys but could be trying one choose what people say here.

mtaylor. Taken on board mate.

Unsung Hero. Very generous offer mate thanks very much.

If nothing comes of this poll I will get back to you.

[cambs flyer]

My trusty SpeedTouch has a great range when upstairs where it's plugged into, people three houses along see my name but its secured so no free air time from me.

[Tim Procter]

My trusty SpeedTouch has a great range when upstairs where it's plugged into, people three houses along see my name but its secured so no free air time from me.

Yes but can you join sessions on Phoenix Wayne, My Speedtouch was a fantastic router until it decided to die tonight.

Still couldnt make it connect to Phoenix sessions though how I tried.

[callum]

I only ever use / recommend linksys routers are they are really just stripped down sisco systems .. Never had n e probs with port forwarding with them either ....

[Mike W]

Tim .. you wont go wrong with Belkin, netgear or linksys tbh they all as good as each other ... I have set a few up over the years and I just prefer linksys over the others thats all ..

[callum]

Any trouble connecting to Phoenix Rob because I have port forwarded 9000 to 9005 on my router and it was still not connecting.

Callum you sound like the Phoenix help line, Thanks for that.

MikeW. Never had a Linksys but could be trying one choose what people say here.

mtaylor. Taken on board mate.

Unsung Hero. Very generous offer mate thanks very much.

If nothing comes of this poll I will get back to you.

:P

I have to agree with Mike, Linksys are really good! Netgear are good aswell, cannot go wrong with both of them.

But if i were to choose it would be linksys, as they are a devision of Cisco Systems, performance and reliability are at a high standard and they have good support

also what connection type are you on? (ADSL/Cable)

[cambs flyer]

Aww shit Tim, don't these things always happen when you least need them to.

Example, my cousins boiler broke down today, and it cost him over £300+VAT for an emergency technician for parts & labour.

I've told him for years have the emergency insurance we had, a fiver a month and it covered the lot night or day, I feel his line of thinking has changed now though.

I'm pleased you can still get online mate, thats one positive thing I guess.

[Tim Procter]

ADSL Connection, No cable around here.

Just been back on Phoenix and can join any session I want first time.

Bizarre.