Router issue - techy people requested

[Bernie]

Strange, my Netgear doesnt get hot at all.  Warm, yes.  But nothing to be alarmed about. 

[thesteve]

i have been running this http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-RT314-Internet-Access-Router/dp/B00005219A for about 8 years.
the wireless died recently on it, but i hardwire, so no matter

[Bernie]

i have been running this http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-RT314-Internet-Access-Router/dp/B00005219A for about 8 years.
the wireless died recently on it, but i hardwire, so no matter

Those are tough little bitches there.  Nice to use in place of a switch box, and they normally have built in firewall.

[thesteve]

this http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Express-Scalable-Switch-510T/dp/B00004ZA6Q does all my in house data

[Opethian]

lol netgear get a linksys

[thesteve]

have a linksys, dont use it

[spenoza]

I can't recommend Linksys. The old WRT classics used to have all sorts of trouble when there were too many connections through it. Maybe they're better now, but I don't really care. My brand loyalties have shifted!

[thesteve]

i know my old linksys has issues
the netgear has always been solid
both older

[Opethian]

WRT? I use an E2500 and its solid no antennea heh

[sunteam_paul]

I'm more familiar with the Netgear setup so I'll probably stick with them.

[Digi.k]

whats that micro thingy called? The one that connects to the telephone line..
 
Maybe replace that first ?

EDIT

Micro filter

[soop]

My $0.2; I started with a Netgear (the one I got free with the Broadband), then bought a lynksis, but I had VERY annoying problems with the connection dropping out.  I ended up getting an Apple Airport Extreme specifically because it never drops, and it never does.  Mind you, despite my best attempts at tuning, I live in a flat surrounded by other WiFi routers, so you may not need to spend so much.  But it's a solid router that one.

[sunteam_paul]

Hmm, new netgear arrived today. It's exhibiting exactly the same symptoms as my old wireless router - Cannot see the DSL line.
I switch the cables back into my very old wired router and it connects perfectly fine.

Getting annoyed now.

[BigusSchmuck]

Hmm, new netgear arrived today. It's exhibiting exactly the same symptoms as my old wireless router - Cannot see the DSL line.
I switch the cables back into my very old wired router and it connects perfectly fine.

Getting annoyed now.

Thats why you spend some cash on one instead of just a 20-30 cheap of the mill router.

[Necromancer]

Getting annoyed now.

* punches a squirrel to make Paul feel better *