2 router setup, just quick question

[Gtx Gaming]

atm i am using billion 7401vgp adsl router for the whole house.

now i want to add http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-WNR854T-Rangemax-cable-Router/dp/B000GYHRTM to loop for better wireless access.( getting it cheap)

now i want to know if plug in that router from lan port from adsl router to wan port of that, can i sign in adsl accounts at the netgear?

mostly want to use as it's got gigabt lan, and when friends come over, 100mbs feels like 56k dailup :/

thanx

 

[Pada]

You should be able to dial PPPoE accounts from the Netgear if the Billion modem supports PPPoE Relaying/Passthrough (aka half-bridge mode), which might be disabled by default.

 

[Gtx Gaming]

yeah billion does not even support bridge or half bridge :/

 

[Pada]

hereticangel: the manual seems to state that the modem is capable of providing bridge & half-bridge modes.

See 'PPPoE Routed mode + 1483 Bridge Mode' on p48 of its manual - which I got from the following thread: http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/181002-Putting-7401VGP-into-bridge-mode

 

[Gtx Gaming]

hmmmm let me go have look, because i though should support it also , just could not find it o.0

meh seems my router dont have bridge mode in drop down menu

 

[Pada]

I'd suggest that you contact the Billion rep, BILLION.aire.

 

[Gtx Gaming]

ok will send him a pm

 

[BILLION Tech]

Hi hereticangel,

The Billion 7401VGP does support PPPoE with Pass-through. If you don't see this option, make sure you have the latest firmware. You can get the firmware from the Billionsa website: http://www.billionsa.com/support/download/voip.html

Please phone 021 657 1317, or pm me if you need further assistance.

 

[Gtx Gaming]

send you a pm

 

[who.is.michael]

Hi hereticangel

I strongly suggest you do not purchase the WNR854T, as there is a design flaw with this router and its lifespan is limited to 6 - 9 months. It overheats and stops functioning. I have personally replaced 3 of these, see: http://forum1.netgear.com/search.php?searchid=4257992

Also, actual wireless throughput is around the 72 Mbps mark, should your notebook network adapter not support Mimo - like most HP Notebooks.

As an alternative, I would suggest: http://www.netgear.com/products/home/wirelessrouters/work-and-play/WNR3500L.aspx as this model is stable and offers far more functionality and the option of a guest network.

See http://www.pricecheck.co.za/search/?search=WNR3500L for pricing. Should you be interested, I can obtain the WNR3500L for +/- R 750.00; however you will have to collect in Tamboerskloof.

Regards

Michael

 

[Gtx Gaming]

yeah i wont be buying it anway anymore, billion support hooked me up some firmware for bridge mode

then after that is sorted i will just need access points with gig ports and wifi ,should do.