Bringing a Wireless Router to CH - Page 2

Saulius · #21 13.04.2011, 16:04

	Quote:	weejeem
	Tho' possibly easier/cheaper/faster to buy it from Digitec.ch at 101chf, including delivery and with all taxes paid

Yes, but somebody who happens to be in the US, and is on the way here,
can buy a bunch of them at e.g. bhphoto.com for $71.95 (65 CHF)
and then list them for sale on the forums here

humano · #22 13.04.2011, 22:48

Bring your router. It will work, like mine (from Verizon)..... Cablecom doesn't give a router anymore... I phone them. And swisscom is too expensive and they don't give anything. I have phoned them yesterday.

zufimufi · #23 13.04.2011, 23:07

	Quote:	jerallie
	This could a dumb question, but I am coming to CH from the US and I want to know if my wireless router will work over there. I love my little router and it's fast and small. It just seems silly to buy a new one if mine will work.

I brought my old Buffalo and an old Apple router from the US and they work nicely. Of course you got to check voltage info on those things. As for the wall plugs, often you can just replace the cable that goes from the wall to the brick. Interdiscount has such things.

Upthehatters2008 · #24 13.04.2011, 23:32

	Quote:	humano
	Bring your router. It will work, like mine (from Verizon)..... Cablecom doesn't give a router anymore... I phone them. And swisscom is too expensive and they don't give anything. I have phoned them yesterday.

Cablecom give the Thomson router with the Power and Smart Combi packages...

They just sent me one.

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WLAN Modem with Power Combi and Smart Combi
If you order the Power Combi or theSmart Combi you will get our WLAN modem for free.
If you choose the Basic Combi or a Duo deal, you will have the possibility to order the WLAN modem for CHF 99.– at any time.
With the WLAN modem you can phone and surf the internet wirelessly – with only one device.
It's easy to install and offers you a secure connection.

MysteryMachine · #25 14.04.2011, 02:48

I'm too sleepy to look it up now but part of the range of the USA ones in the 5Ghz spectrum (used by N) is outside the range allowed in switzerland. If you are just using B or G or only the 2.4 part of N you will be fine, and you can still use the 5Ghz band, just have to research which channels are allowed.

And even though I don't recommend trying it.. not all the wall warts / things that say "110v only" are actually 110 only. My PS3 for example says 110 only and runs just fine on swiss power. Also my cordless phone wall adaptors say they are only for 110 but I plugged in and tested and sure enough they work fine despite the higher voltage. Don't blame me though if you fry your adaptor, electronics, or blow the fuses/circuit breakers in your apartment.

jerallie · #26 15.04.2011, 01:27

Thanks for all the responses. The power adapter is rated for 110-240 so I guess I'm bringing it. Love this forum and now there is an iPad app for it. Sweet!