Seeking suitable replacement for a Dlink DSL-502T

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I am using MTNL Triband. :P
My Dlink DSL-502T still works fine, i think, after 3 years of use- touchwood.

But i was thinking of replacing it with something newer and better if available. :)

Please suggest me a suitable upgrade. :)
Also i plan to run a couple of machines simultaneously and have a 4-port switch but do not want the hassle of multiple devices.

So, are there any that combine the goodness of a good modem for Triband along with a 4-port switch?

(i have seen the ones that MTNL provide and i found them pretty yucky- my 502T is way better imho in setup and connectivity)
Wireless is not a necessity.

Though a lappy can be used on it but i don't mind using a long cable for that. :P
Quality of the product and performance of primary importance- cost factor and VFMness will be thought upon later. :)

To summarise-

(1) primarily, has to be a good router for Triband(ADSL/ADSL2 whatever. :P)

(2) Better if it has a an in-built 4 port switch ( so that i don't need a separate switch requiring one more power point and attending to)

(3) No wireless needed but if it has, wakaw!! (maybe i am asking for too much. :P)
 
Source: Buffalo Inc.

The Buffalo WHR-HP-G54

Specs:

- Built-in Amplifier Improves Wireless Performance and Extends Range

- 125* High Speed Mode transfer rates when used with Buffalo Wireless-G High Speed or Wireless-G MIMO* Performance adapters

- Simple Web Browser Configuration

- Supports WDS to Increase Coverage With Optional Repeaters

- External Switch to Instantly Change Between Wireless Router and Wireless Access Point

- Easy Setup With AirStation One-Touch Secure Systemâ„¢(AOSSâ„¢)

- Supports WPA-PSK (TKIP, AES) and 128/64-bit WEP Security

- Includes NAT/SPI Firewall and Intrusion Detector

- Built-in DHCP Server

- Built-in 10/100 4-Port Auto-Sensing Switch

- Optimized High-Speed Routing, up to 5 Times Faster than Standard Routers

- Support Intel® ViiV Hub Connect Technology
I'm guessing that should be available in india.
 
BIKeINSTEIN said:
I am using MTNL Triband. :P
My Dlink DSL-502T still works fine, i think, after 3 years of use- touchwood.
But i was thinking of replacing it with something newer and better if available. :)
Please suggest me a suitable upgrade. :)
Also i plan to run a couple of machines simultaneously and have a 4-port switch but do not want the hassle of multiple devices.
So, are there any that combine the goodness of a good modem for Triband along with a 4-port switch?
(i have seen the ones that MTNL provide and i found them pretty yucky- my 502T is way better imho in setup and connectivity)
Wireless is not a necessity.
Though a lappy can be used on it but i don't mind using a long cable for that. :P
Quality of the product and performance of primary importance- cost factor and VFMness will be thought upon later. :)

To summarise-
(1) primarily, has to be a good router for Triband(ADSL/ADSL2 whatever. :P)
(2) Better if it has a an in-built 4 port switch ( so that i don't need a separate switch requiring one more power point and attending to)
(3) No wireless needed but if it has, wakaw!! (maybe i am asking for too much. :P)
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Back when I subscribed to MTNL, they very generously gave me a UT starcom 318 or whatever the model number. Although I only have just the one desktop, the 4 ports on this one come in handy when friends bring in several laptops in the house for project work. Just connect the LAN cable and all 4 are in business. Quite convenient really. Been years now without any issues. Have even changed my desktop hardware but the modem still goes on.
Why don't you talk nice to those guys at the QCS and see how you can charm them? Will cost you nix.
 
Thanks a lot guys- i will check those device specs later. :)

Emil- i have seen that UTstar one- my uncle has it- lotsof connection issues compared to the DSL502T and setup is also a bit confusing and maybe lacking in features. :S

My friend has an ADSL router lying idle.

Given by BSNl.

some beetel one.

ADSL+4x LAN ports+WiFi - maybe i wasn't asking for too much. :P

Will post the model number after i check with him. :)

Please do enlighten me on it's performance. :)

Update: beetel 450BXI iirc.

here are two pics from the web.

http://i40.tinypic.com/2hyugls.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/aexyfa.jpg
 
BIKeINSTEIN said:
Thanks a lot guys- i will check those device specs later. :)

Emil- i have seen that UTstar one- my uncle has it- lotsof connection issues compared to the DSL502T and setup is also a bit confusing and maybe lacking in features. :S

My friend has an ADSL router lying idle.
Given by BSNl.
some beetel one.
ADSL+4x LAN ports+WiFi - maybe i wasn't asking for too much. :P

Will post the model number after i check with him. :)
Please do enlighten me on it's performance. :)

Update: beetel 450BXI iirc.
here are two pics from the web.
http://i40.tinypic.com/2hyugls.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/aexyfa.jpg
Click to expand...
Sorry I did not mention clearly in my previous post. I meant to say charm them into giving you the wireless modem. if you are a unlimited plan user, it wont cost you a thing, not even rent.
 
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