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jeffbb

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new router question
« on: August 10, 2009, 01:24:13 PM »
Hi

When I want to install another router do I have to do anything to remove the old one (apart from disconnecting it/) I might want to swap between the 2 for fault finding .
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Re: new router question
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2009, 01:31:51 PM »
No, you can just leave the present one with its settings as they are, and you can put it back at any time. You should reboot any PCs which are connected to the router every time you swap it.
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Re: new router question
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2009, 02:24:38 PM »
But do remember to drink plenty of tea inbetween the swops.

Also be careful to check the power supply voltages. Many routers use the same plug but operate on different voltages.
E.g, Netgear & Linksys @ 12 Volts, 2Wire @ 5.1 Volts, ADSL Nation X_Modem @ 9 V, Thompson 585 V7 @ 22 V
However ALWAYS check your own modems yourself !

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Walter
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Re: new router question
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2009, 04:27:04 PM »
Hi
I am going to be trying dg834gt , I am using dg834 v4 .

so can I just use the existing connections then just set it up by login in to the router ?
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Re: new router question
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2009, 04:41:31 PM »
Yes, and those two routers use the same 12V dc power supply (although Walter's advice to check is good). Just disconnect the leads from the old router, connect them to the new router and switch it on. Leave it a minute or so, then (re)boot the PC, open a browser and log into the new router. The only setting up you'll need to do (probably) is entering your ISP login name and password.
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Re: new router question
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2009, 05:47:26 PM »
Hi

Thanks a lot for the reply  :). I am still losing PPP with ZEN . ZEN help still want me to try another router ?. 

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Re: new router question
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2009, 07:45:36 PM »
Quote from: jeffbb on August 10, 2009, 05:47:26 PM
ZEN help still want me to try another router ?. 


When I had the new D Link I have before I put the latest ADSL drivers on it it often dropped PPP sessions. Could be Firmware related? Trying a different router is your best bet though :)

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Re: new router question
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2009, 09:20:27 PM »
Hi
@jid Funnily enough I updated to the latest firmware about a week before this started ?
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Re: new router question gt running
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2009, 11:19:54 AM »
Hi
well got it going  :)
Thanks for your help. Now to see if I lose PPP. I lost it last night and this morning prior to the swap.
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