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(deleted) Sun 07-Oct-07 17:22:27

which usb dongle for speedtouch router?

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I have 585v6 and looking for wireless usb adapter,I have looked at the thompson 121g and the older version 120g on the dsldepot website,the 120g is on the b-grade site for

hunnymonster
(experienced) Sun 07-Oct-07 19:43:48

Re: which usb dongle for speedtouch router?

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I've used with no particular (dis)advantage:

Edimax
BT
Netgear
Thomson
SMC
Zonet

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(deleted) Sun 07-Oct-07 20:50:04

Re: which usb dongle for speedtouch router?

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I use a Dell Wireless 1450 Dual-band (802.11a/b/g) USB2.0 Adapter with my 585v6 - works fine.

MHC
(eat-sleep-adslguide) Mon 08-Oct-07 09:52:43

Re: which usb dongle for speedtouch router?

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In early days of 802.11 I would always try to use matching components as they seemed to hold up better. But now, any reputable brand should be fine - my home network has Dell, Intel, Nokia, Thompson, D-link and Belkin working to it.

M H C

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(deleted) Mon 08-Oct-07 19:50:46

Re: which usb dongle for speedtouch router?

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If a adapter supports wpa but not wap2 is it still good security or would it be better to go for wpa2.Also i see some adapters only support wep,are they worth buying.Any thoughts on the security side is welcome.

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(deleted) Mon 08-Oct-07 21:03:05

Re: which usb dongle for speedtouch router?

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There is no practical difference between WPA and WPA2. WEP security is hackable and should probably only be used if WPA/WPA2 is not available.

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(deleted) Mon 08-Oct-07 21:15:49

Re: which usb dongle for speedtouch router?

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Thanks for the help.

Iwas loking at this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-WG111-Wireless-54Mbps-Adapter/dp/tech-data/B0002LHX8O/ref=de_a_smtd/203-8724493-1070360?ie=UTF8&qid=1191874233&sr=8-1

but in its description only gives wep,on other sites it says it supports wap,maybe the amazon description has got it wrong?

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(deleted) Mon 08-Oct-07 21:22:28

Re: which usb dongle for speedtouch router?

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The site I looked at suggests it is WEP only.

I would recommend buying a refurbished unit

http://www.dsldepot.co.uk/product_details.asp?idProduct=827

which does support WPA.

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(deleted) Mon 08-Oct-07 21:53:48

Re: which usb dongle for speedtouch router?

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Ok thats another option,but no need for a usb cable or have i got it wrong.

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(deleted) Mon 08-Oct-07 21:56:42

Re: which usb dongle for speedtouch router?

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No need for a cable, it just plugs in like one of those memory/disc dongles.

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