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Subject:Re: Draytek Vigor support and forum grievances
Date:Fri, 29 Aug 2003 13:24:52 +0100
From:"tHatDudeUK" <random_chars@btinternet.com>
Newsgroups:uk.comp.home-networking,uk.telecom.broadband

"Zapp Brannigan" <mgbackup2003@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:KIG3b.962$c12.13074@newsfep4-glfd.server.ntli.net...
> I am now wondering if they have "something to hide".

That's what I thought.

> WAS thinking of a Vigor 2600We, what other options are there.  It needs
> to do uPNP.  Is the Drayteck still the way to go (I can get them cheap
> through work, and works out about £130 all in for the 2600We)

The draytek does UPNP AFAIK but be aware the Wireless end can only do
11mbps. This is only a problem if you're connecting more than 5 or so
wirelessly though or if you need to wirelessly transfer large files. Fastest
current standard is 54mbps and you could simply add a wireless access point
of this calibre to a non-wireless router.

How much would it cost you to get hold of the 2600 (ie. non-wireless.)? You
may be able to make some money from your advatageous position as the 2600
alone is just over £140 (cheapest place I can find, www.dslsource.co.uk )
;-)

When I get my student loan in september I'd be happy to give you £150 for
the wireless one and possibly £120-130 for the wired one if your source is
legitimate. (Even though this probably isn't enough of a profit margin to
make you interested in selling me one.)