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First off forgive me for my ignorance and laziness to search the forums to look for the answer.

Current Environment:

1 x Sentech 256k
1 x Wireless access point
3 x Home computers

Basically these computers access the internet through a proxy i have setup on my machine that connects to sentech.

I want to change that so I can setup a wireless router and get rid of the proxy.

I am assuming that i need some sort of ethernet cable for that *** sentech modem. Could anyone out there please shed some light on the types of wireless routers I can use and how I will go about setting this required infrastructure up.

Thanks
Moosa
 
easy...

I have the gigabyte BR404 wireless router, no problems.
1) Get the Sentech Ethernet cable.
2) Connect Modem to WAN connector on router
3) Log-in to router, select PPPOE and enter your sentech username and password.
4) Change your PC's IP to the same range as router, ex 192.168.0.5
5) Change your gateway to the ip of the router, ex 192.168.0.1

Bob's your uncle!

You can make it even simpler by setting up DHCP on the router, then change your ip to "automatically get ip".
 
That is exquisite news to my ears.

I got a few more questions.

I still have this wireless access point. Will I be able to use it as a repeater somewhere in the house or is it still required for the router to work

Thanks.
 
Oh yes i forgot the most important question.

I've heard about this "sentech ethernet cable" but i have no clue where to get it.
Is there shop in Village Walk called broadband something that has it???
 
moosag,

I have a cable in my cupboard. I've never had the need to use it. If you want it, PM me. I'll hand it over for what i got it for.

Roddyp
 
The cheapest option is to get a broadband router and connect that to the wireless access point. eg. D-Link DI-604 (R259 excl from Pinnacle).

A client of mine had a wireless network running. They then had mywireless installed and I setup the router for them. Works well. You might need to fiddle with the MTU settings to get the best results.
 
your options

Hi moosag

I can definitely agree, from personal experience, that JayT offers a good solution with the D-Link router to which you'd then slave your current AP and PC's; with no waste on what you've spent so far. I've got a couple out there and, honestly, I had to think hard as to where they are 'cos I simply haven't heard anything from those users by way of complaint!

However, the price you pay for this option is having 2 "FREDs" (fscking ridiculous electronic device) that you have to get to play nicely together. This may turn out to be a piece of cake, or it may give you a bit of a headache for a coupla hours and only then work- but you can very much reasonably expect it to work, and work well.

The other option worth considering, if you prefer just 1 FRED and want to simplify your life, is to go with a Linksys WRT54G. They're not especially expensive, it'll do everything you need to in one box AND (and this is the kicker) are pretty much the router most likely to be supported should you call for support- at least on the NoWire callcentre.

In fact, you can buy both the Ethernet cable and the router from your nearest BBZ shop. True, you can also buy 'em for around a coupla hundred bucks less from other suppliers, but buying it from BBZ themselves gives you that little bit more clout as being a customer to listen to..

The gotcha this time, of course, is that you make your existing AP redundant for, some would argue, no good reason. But THEN ...you can Do Stuff(tm) with the Linksys that pretty much no other -easily available- router in the SA context can even hope to do!

And that's pretty much what you need to know to make a good call, IMO. Have fun playing silly buggers -and the forum is here to help, but at least *some*:~) RTFM is preferred...
-bdt
 
Hi Guys

I appreciate all the helpfull information. But unfortunately as we all are use to sentechs poor grade quality I seem to have another issue on my hands. I live outside any of the sentech covered zones because I had to move house. So I got an external antenna that use to connect to base station 90 (Rosebank). In the last week or so my antenna seems to be picking up Basesation's 116 (Brixton), 110 (No clue), and some others. Now I have tried to call sentech and well need I say more. Theyre just hopeless. I have an interim solution which basically cycles through the base stations till i get the desired 1 to connect to. At this moment i'd rather sort this problem out before I even think of setting up a router :(
For some odd reason i cant understand why my antenna is picking up all these new basestations. I am assuming that sentech technicians are playing with the equipment again of which they have no f****** clue about.

But thanks for the help anyways.
Much Appreciated
Moosa
 
moosag, my sympathies with your latest predicament BUT I can offer a ray of hope! Your latest problem falls square into the kind of thing I solve; I have quite a fair number of installations dotted around greater JHB that qualify as 'no coverage', challenging or just plain borderline. NOTE: I do this to earn a living so I'm not offering to do stuff for free but paying for a service also means you have a right to expect value for your money -and I don't so much get come-backs!

As to the towers you're picking up, I list 116 as the actual Sentech tower, aka Brixton, and 110 as Linksfield. Over to you, and best of luck with sorting it out.
-bdt
 
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Standard routers like the Cisco's have an incoming module that can be changed. A "Serial" input for Diginet. What is the Input Module for Sentech and ADSL.

i.e. Can I presume that the LinkSys Jawug type router cannot be used for ADSL and the Netgear type Router can not be used for Sentech. I hear that the have "fixed" incoming modules.

I am still on ISDN (ADSL Ordered) and am looking at a Wireless Router.
 
Correct, unless you get an ADSL gateway (router with built in ADSL modem) you will need to get a separate ADSL modem. It may be worthwhile to get the LinkSys WRT54G and a separate modem as with the LinkSys unit you can install a number of 3rd party or open source firmwares which gives functionality that matches more expensive routers.
 
What would be the Best ADSL Modem to Go With, bearing in mind that I do not want the modem to be Physically Connected to the PC.

I would want the modem to connect to ADSL Line and the Internet (Public) side of the LinkSys WRT54G Router (Enabliing the running of Multiple PC's on Wireless and connectivity to a Mesh Later). Would the authenication Username, Password be handled on the Modem or Router.

Secondally, I presume the LinkSys can handle the Following
Different port restrictions per internal, DMZ and External (Internet) Networks
Saved multiple Profiles (Opening ports at month end for P2P etc etc)
DMZ
Firewalling
DYNDNS
External Time Services
External DNS address Cacheing
Port Restrictions per Destination Groups (default http, pop3 smtp and ftp) and declared Groups (IP Tunneling, MS Windows Terminal Services, and Telnet) etc etc
Syn Flood and DOS detection and protection
 
I don't know if there is a "best" modem to go with, all you need from it is a stable connection as your router will be doing the rest of the work. Perhaps check out the D-Link DSL-300T.

I'm not sure if the default LinkSys firmware will handle all of what you need but certainly one of the others will :

http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?name=News&new_topic=3
(there's a list halfway down the page)
 
I had an agent from Nowire come install my Antenna a while back.
Lost his contact details and the sort.

Are there any agents out there that would be able to come and re-configure my Antenna as not to pick up all those damn other base stations within the Sandton Area??

If anyone is interested to offer their services please contact me on [email protected]

Thanks.
 
I've just got myself a wireless router. My current setup is with 3 computers with one computer that has the modem connected to it (USB). I have a firewall running on this machine and all it does is act as my gateway to the internet.

I would like to know what sort of risks I would have if I connect my modem directly to my router. The router has a built in firewall, but there are advantages to have a software firewall as well, such as I can configure it to what I want but more imprtantly can trace the F****rs that try to get into my system...

Any advice/comments?
 
Looking at other Threads, the following seems to be my Best option.

A ADSL/Ethernet Modem - The Modem performing user logon / authentication (D-Link DSL-300T)

The Ethernet Side of the Modem Connected to a Wireless Router (LinkSys WRT54G) with Firewalling Enabled etc etc.

When new tech replaces ADSL, Replace ADSL Modem with "new tech modem" with Ethernet Port.

If Software Firewall Reguired, two Network Cards in SW Firewall (one Card Outside on ADSL Modem and the Other Card inside on LinkSys Router.)

Does anyone see any Holes in this
 
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