Replace modem & router with one device?

[chickenwings]

It annoys me that I have to have the open reach modem and sky router plugged in taking up two plug sockets and an Ethernet port in the router.

Is it possible to replace them with just one device?

We need connectivity in our garage and need one more Ethernet slot. Would rather not have to buy a third thing taking up another bloody plug socket!

Home plugs not an option as garage is on sperate circuit.

Ideas?

Thanks

[Saturday]

Is it possible to replace them with just one device?

Yes. Sky's latest router the SR102 is a one box solution. Other routers which work (but are in contravention of Sky's current T&Cs) are available.

You may be able to blag a free SR102 from Sky depending where you are in your contract and whether you're prepared to sign up for another term. Otherwise the new cost is about £70 I believe, second hand will be cheaper and other makes of router more expensive.

[chickenwings]

Yes. Sky's latest router the SR102 is a one box solution. Other routers which work (but are in contravention of Sky's current T&Cs) are available.

You may be able to blag a free SR102 from Sky depending where you are in your contract and whether you're prepared to sign up for another term. Otherwise the new cost is about £70 I believe, second hand will be cheaper and other makes of router more expensive.

Thank you. Reviews don't look to favourable for the SR102. How is the wireless signal compared to the Sagem F@ST 2504n?

Any third party recommendations?

[tenar]

sr102 same or similar wireless signal to the sagem only difference in wireless is auto setup for channel as said before call up and see if can get replacement offers change all the time

[Scubbie]

Just a quick note:

If you are already short of Ethernet ports, could I suggest that yo look towards getting a Network Switch?

Whilst the ports on the Sky routers are all limited 100mb, provided that your own kit supports 1Gbit ports you could consider a 1Gbit network switch with 8 ports. It would also be useful for the future.

Network switches for the domestic market tend to be simple things and only require you to connect the Ethernet cables and PSU. The come with a choice of 5 or 8 ports and either 100mb or 1Gbit.