ADSL router capable of setting up small home network

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• Nov 19, 2012

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Hi there
I am sure this has been brought up before, but I cannot see anything quite relevant and hope someone can help.
I need some advice on buying a new router, mainly for ADSL, but capable of setting up a basic home network. Wifi capable would be great for smartphones. 2 Pcs (cable connection is fine), a laptop and smartphones.

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• Nov 19, 2012

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Most wifi enabled adsl 4 port modems will do what you need to do.
I use the DGN2200 netgear and it is stable and i have never had problems with it .http://www.netgear.com/home/products/wirelessrouters/work-and-play/dgn2200.aspx
It runs 2 IP cameras (one wireless ) 2 PCs wired one laptop (wireless) , 2 smart phones and a smart TV with a micro server.
This modem/router is a little expensive.

 

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Thanks FNfal, I see that its just over 1k from the online shops. I will "ask around".
But this looks perfect. I will compare to other makes in this class

 

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You can get a modem/router much cheaper if you shop around.
http://www.dbg.co.za/product_info.php?products_id=246 this is with out vat
http://www.zones.co.za/
http://www.mitabyte.co.za/c237/Routers-and-Modems.aspx

 

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• Nov 19, 2012

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Uniterm Direct sell TP-Link routers. I have heard good things about these and I currently use one of their ADSL 2+ routers at our office and use a TP-Link wifi router at home.

http://www.dbg.co.za/


I got one of these for our office: http://www.dbg.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=1_55_57&products_id=383 looks like they out of stock now, but they have similar models just as good.

 

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Thank you, appreciate your help. Will check it out

 

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http://residential.telkom.co.za/equipment-devices/broadband-equipment/modems/n300-wireless-adsl2/
I see that Telkom has it for R839. Not bad because you can pay it over "terms"

 

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alternatestat3 said:

http://residential.telkom.co.za/equipment-devices/broadband-equipment/modems/n300-wireless-adsl2/
I see that Telkom has it for R839. Not bad because you can pay it over "terms"

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Yes that is the one i have from telkom.

 

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Thank you Dr. I checked the links. I think I will go with the Netgear option on my Telkom account though.