Router Networking recommendations for satellite broadband

sheeny (Al) · #1 03-03-2008, 06:48 PM

We have made in offer on a small property out of town, but unfortunately can't get ADSL there. Satellite is the best option.

I currently have 2 desktops and a network printer networked through a D-Link DSL-G604T wireless ADSL modem router, and a laptop that I connect via wireless. There is a spare LAN port.

Two questions:

If/when I go to satellite will the DSL-G604T do the job, or will the ADSL modem component create more problems?

If I need to get a new wireless router, what do you recommend?

Al.

gman (Grant) · #2 03-03-2008, 08:42 PM

Hi Sheeny,

As I understand, when connecting to Satellite Broadband, the provider will install the dish/antenna, converter and a satellite modem.
Your router will simply slot in behind the satellite modem and the PC's will be connected as you have now.
Only issue is you will need to setup the router to logon to the modem.
Most ISP's do not support routers, the install guy may assist you with this though.

crazzyroo · #3 04-03-2008, 02:00 PM

Hey Sheeny,

Gman was correct in the your D-Link DSL-G604T wireless ADSL modem router, will plug into the Satellite modem. Again he was right in saying you will need to configure your router to the modem but this is not to hard:

By default the username & password for the router will be "admin" & "admin" so you access the settings from there...ussualy by opening up your internet browser & typing 192.168.?.? the last two depend on what your router address is. At a guess I would say 192.168.1.1. then all you need to do is open the port that Setellite modem is using, easier said that done but as gman said the techy that sets up the dish should be able to help you with his.
To answer your second questions, the router is fine :-)
Hope that very long winded answer helps

sheeny (Al) · #4 04-03-2008, 05:16 PM

Thanks guys. Shouldn't be a problem then!

Al.

g__day (Matthew) · #5 06-03-2008, 10:55 AM

A lot of routers can clone a MAC address - so you might be able to simple hook satellite to your PC - get it working, then unplug it, attach your router to your PC - clone its MAC address - then re-attach your satellite connect into the routers WAN port - check this works (you might have to go to the router via your browser and issue a release / renew) - and finally attach all other gear to your router or switch normally.