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Recent content by kirik

  1. K

    Need advice for a concrete apartment

    I'll have a look, thanks!
  2. K

    Need advice for a concrete apartment

    So, just a quick update. I picked up a Trendnet starter kit for $35 before tax. A quick test has me convinced that this is a great way to go. I can link my computer to the router at 100mbps which is plenty good. The last thing I need is advice on a router that can use DDWRT and connect to...
  3. K

    Need advice for a concrete apartment

    Apologies, I didn't make it clear... All devices are to go through a VPN so that services can be accessed as if the service was in Canada. I am unsure which router would be able to handle VPN full time for a service of the stated speed.
  4. K

    Need advice for a concrete apartment

    Looks like buying locally is out of the question since the cost is about 2.5x what he would pay here. However the good news is that the powerline devices will work using travel adapters as long as they only change the shape of the prongs (no voltage conversion or anything). I contacted 2...
  5. K

    Need advice for a concrete apartment

    Thank you for the advice. So I just spoke with my brother and he's going to look into the powerline stuff at the local shops after work. He says that computer gear tends to have limited selection and is very pricey so it may not work out well. He'll get back to me soon on the wireless...
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    Need advice for a concrete apartment

    Hello all, Apologies for the longwinded first post, but the problem I'm facing has stumped me. I am in need of some purchasing advice since I have little experience (I have a single wireless router at home) with networking. My brother is currently working overseas and is living in a...
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