In reply to a post by gRoberts:

The 2700HGV did work with multiple IP's. That wasn't the issue.

The 2700HGV caused the internal network to favour one LAN IP when it came to traffic shaping. So if I were downloading or uploading a file, it would stop ANYONE (including me) from accessing the network.

This meant that I could not access the 2700HGV's setup, internal servers or the internet. If I were to stop the download/upload, everything would work again.

We have been sent out three seperate devices all with the same issue and BT refuse to acknowledge or support the issue.

I'll take a look at those ebay links, there are some at a small price, so it may be worth a try.

cheers

Hi Gavin, you do not need that Maplin TP Link thingy router. Get the 3Com OfficeConnect 3CRWDR100A-72 ADSL 2/2+ wireless router, a bargain for £15 with P&P. You will be amazed the GUI looks expensive and is well thought out for ease of use to configure up to eight static IP addresses supplied by your ISP.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ADSL-3Com-wireless-router-/150...

http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/result.jsp?select...

I'm watching a few on ebay now.

Thanks

In reply to a post by gRoberts:

I'm watching a few on ebay now.

Thanks

Hi Gavin, the spec for the current 3Com OfficeConnect 3CRWDR101A-75 ADSL 2/2+ wireless router.

http://www.3com.com/prod/en_UK_EMEA/detail.jsp?tab=f...

The main difference between the earlier 3CRWDR100A-72 it only has WPA wireless security and the current 3CRWDR101A-75 has WPA2.

Heck, I bought the 3CRWDR101A-75 for WPA2 wireless security and found WPA2 incompatible on my network, have gone back to WPA.

Edited by deleted (Tue 27-Apr-10 15:50:53)

put the wireless router into access point mode (if possible) and life will be simpler. That way you only have one router in the system, not two.

Well I got a -72 as suggested... Would you be in the position to provide a little help on setting it up?

I'm hoping it will be straight forward although these things never are.

Cheers

In reply to a post by gRoberts:

Well I got a -72 as suggested... Would you be in the position to provide a little help on setting it up?

I'm hoping it will be straight forward although these things never are.

Cheers

Hi Gavin, will help you with configuring the 3Com 3CRWDR100A-72 router, the firmware is the best I have seen for being easy to understand and configure.

It has 8 ATM PVCs already made out at Internet Settings screen used to configure the parameters for your Static IP addresses supplied by your ISP for the DSL connection. Click on Edit to set the detailed settings.

QoS Class: ATM QoS classes including CBR (Constant Bit Rate), UBR (Unspecified Bit Rate) and VBR (Variable Bit Rate).

QoS Parameters: PCR (Peak Cell Rate), SCR (Sustainable Cell Rate) and MBS (Maximum Burst Size) are configurable.

Useful info on how to configure the Virtual Servers for Port Forwarding.

http://www.thinkbroadband.com/hardware/reviews/39-3c...

Port forwarding is the same as the 3Com 3CRWDR101A-75 router.
Real Easy Port Forwarding instructions. (here)

Wireless Antenna
The wireless antenna should be placed in a �V� position when initially installed for maximum effect.

When you setup the router make sure you select the correct region it should give you 13 wireless channels. Select wireless mode (11g only) and one of the non-overlapping channels.

Non � Overlapping channels, 4 in European nations: 1. 5. 9. 13 and I use the faster 802.11g standard only.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11g-2003

Edited by deleted (Thu 06-May-10 17:54:32)