Which Wifi ADSL Modem + Router to get? - URGENT

Home & DIY Networking & Telecom
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Hey,

I was think of making my home Wifi enabled - G or N depends on cost. My Laptops and Netbook has Wifi G and NOT N.

My requirements are as follows:

  • ADSL Modem + Router

  • 4 Physical LAN Ports

  • Wifi b/g or may N - N is optional

  • Flexible enough to configure Port forwarding and stuff

  • WPA Security Comptabile

  • Should work with BSNL Broadband without problems

I’ve got prices for the followsing:

Netgear DG834G - Rs. 3,300/-

OR

DLink 2604T - Rs. 3,475/-

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Linksys WAG54G2 - Around 3.5k. Maybe a little less.

Linksys WAG160N - Not sure. Something over 4.5k I guess.

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why dont u opt for the one given by bsnl itself? They give type 4 model for 1600 or 1800 Rs. And has all features u listed. Unless you want advanced features no point in spending more.

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Exactly why spend extra. You can buy any basic wifi g model and that would suffice.

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I have BSNL Connection for years and I opted for buying my own ADSL Modem then. So, I bought a DLink GLB-502T Modem and in conjunction with Netgear RP614v2 Wired Router I am using it for my home network.

Now, I want to go wireless and will sell the DLink Modem and Netgear Wired Router so I need a new Wireless ADSL Modem + Router. That is the reason I need to spend.

So, what you guys say? - Linksys, Belkin, Buffalo, Netgear, Dlink - which one?

Also, all my devices are Wifi G so, is it worthwhile to by Pre-N or should I stick with Wifi G Modem/Router?

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Today I got a ADSL router from MTNL with all the features you have mentioned (barring n), I had to pay Rs. 300 more as security deposit and Rs. 25 more per month for router rental (total Rs. 75 a month).

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I need to buy one as I have already mentioned and donot want some chinese make provided by BSNL/MTNL.

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These Modems+Routers also seem good:

Linksys WAG54G2

and

Linksys WAG160N

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I purchased this Belkin one in Bangalore recently.
Belkin : ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless-G Router
Around 3200/- I guess, I’ve forgotten the price, but it was definitely cheaper than NetGear.
Lifetime warranty.
I’m using this with Airtel, so not sure about its compatibility with BSNL.

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Hmm… Thanks. I am most probably buying the Netgear DG834G today.

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Do NOT buy Netgear DG834G, the signal strength is horrible. I have 2 of them and they both suck. One of the cheapest and most stable modem is the Beetel 220BX1. Its better if you get that and a dedicated wireless router to use in bridged mode. If you are not interested in DD-WRT or Tomato or custom firmware for the router, then get a Linksys router as they have the best range.

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How is Linksys WAG54G2

I got a quote for Rs. 3500/- for it.

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Thats OK but no custom firmware is supported.

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Then which one do you suggest? Not Beetel not comfortable with that brand.

How’s dlink 2604T?

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I meant buy Beetel MODEM only. Use a dedicated router in Bridged mode with the modem. Dedicated routers are more stable generally than modem+router.

The problem with D-Link is that it locks up when there is a slight power fluctuation. So you need to keep it connected to a UPS/Stabilizer. I had an old D-Link modem that used to do this and am now having the same problem with a D-Link 8 Port Gigabit Switch.

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Actual I have the following now:

DLink 502T Modem

Netgear RP614v2 Wired Router

I want to replace this with ONE single device with added Wifi capability

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If you want one device than WAG54G2 is fine.

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any first hand experience with it?

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I don’t own one, but I stayed at my friends place which had one for a couple of days and was torrenting stuff, it seemed stable. WiFi worked pretty decently with two PSPs.

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Hmmm…

Amazon seems to have better ratings/reviews for the netgear than the linksys