Bigpond wireless modem (Sierra) problem.

Reece · 05-16-11, 05:52 PM

Recently I moved house and unfortunately there is no ADSL broadband, only wireless!

This is much more expensive with only Bigpond available and with a 12gb limit costs me $90/mth.

Now I discover that the device deliberately disables the LAN connection on installation and all attempts to change the settings, even unplugging the modem, will not fix the problem.

Unfortunately I'm locked into a 2 year contract/plan but even so I don't really have a choice.
Someone mentioned that the answer is to purchase a Netcomm 3G Wireless N150 Router, I'm not a guru when it comes to lans, w-lans, routers, hubs, wifi etc etc but can someone tell me what the router does and will it fix my lan problem? All advice welcome.

Thanks.

the_tyrant · 05-16-11, 06:55 PM

Lan Connection?
I presume your talking about having a local area network? Your current network hardware does not allow you to create a local area network?

In this case buying a router will probably solve your problem.

FIREWALL · 05-16-11, 07:56 PM

Hi Reece

Just jumped in to say "Long time no see.err talk".

I have a friend who's really savvy on this subject. Let me call him right now and report back to you. Just take a few minutes.

I'M sure it doesn't matter your Down Under and were Up Here.

Be right back.

Reece · 05-16-11, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Hi Reece

Just jumped in to say "Long time no see.err talk".

I have a friend who's really savvy on this subject. Let me call him right now and report back to you. Just take a few minutes.

I'M sure it doesn't matter your Down Under and were Up Here.

Be right back.

Please don't bother FIREWALL, I just got a phone call from Bigpond (ISP) from an email I sent yesterday, they say that this particular usb wireless modem will not work with a router, anyway without any fees or penalties they are changing me over to a wifi Bigpond/gateway router for the cost of the router only of $199, so I am very pleased, they even reduced the monthly fees by $10/mth!

The downside is that I have to change my email address again and buy 2 wifi adapters!

Thanks FIREWALL for the trouble you have gone to.

FIREWALL · 05-16-11, 09:15 PM

I'm happy everything has worked out Reece.

05-16-11, 05:52 PM	#1
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,822 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Bigpond wireless modem (Sierra) problem. Recently I moved house and unfortunately there is no ADSL broadband, only wireless! This is much more expensive with only Bigpond available and with a 12gb limit costs me $90/mth. Now I discover that the device deliberately disables the LAN connection on installation and all attempts to change the settings, even unplugging the modem, will not fix the problem. Unfortunately I'm locked into a 2 year contract/plan but even so I don't really have a choice. Someone mentioned that the answer is to purchase a Netcomm 3G Wireless N150 Router, I'm not a guru when it comes to lans, w-lans, routers, hubs, wifi etc etc but can someone tell me what the router does and will it fix my lan problem? All advice welcome. Thanks. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

05-16-11, 07:56 PM	#3
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Hi Reece Just jumped in to say "Long time no see.err talk". I have a friend who's really savvy on this subject. Let me call him right now and report back to you. Just take a few minutes. I'M sure it doesn't matter your Down Under and were Up Here. Be right back. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

05-16-11, 09:15 PM	#5
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I'm happy everything has worked out Reece. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

05-16-11, 06:55 PM	#2
the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Lan Connection? I presume your talking about having a local area network? Your current network hardware does not allow you to create a local area network? In this case buying a router will probably solve your problem.