ADSL Router recommendations

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foozball3000

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Hi guys.. I finally got my ADSL line installed and my ISP purchased only to find out that the pixies came and killed my Billion 7300 RA. :cry:

From what I've read online, I'm not getting another Billion again.
So, what do you guys recommend?
 
D-Link DSL-2500U is one of the best straightforward ADSL modems you can buy. You'll need to buy a wireless router for more ports though, but as a modem it is the best you can get.
 
these requests for new router advice are becoming as frequent as requests for free AV advice
 
Netgear DGN2200

i've seen allot of guys with d-link routers/modems ... i ask this as i am a netgear fanboi!!!
used a d-link waaaaay back when and it just died on me and had a terrible setup. how
much have things improved?
 
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I am using the D-Link 2750U at the moment.

Initially I purchased the TP-Link W8960N as it is highly recommended in the forums, but I battled with it constantly disconnecting from the internet. Since buying and installing the D-Link all my problems are something of the past. :D
 
jellievis, perhaps you should RMA that W8960N if you still have it.

I've seen quite mixed experiences the past few months with both the D-Link DSL-2750U and TP-Link W8960N, where they would either work flawlessly or they would act up horribly. Usually when the myBB user returned the device all the problems was solved though.
Even though I've seen mixed experiences for both of them, I'd still recommend them, because they're the best value for money and their ADSL noise margins are very good.

If I'm not mistaken, the Netgear DGN2200 also has very good ADSL noise margins, but it costs quite a bit more and you don't have all the advanced ADSL features (such as bridge mode) like that you get with the TP-Link or D-Link modems.
I think overall people have less issues with the DGN2200, BUT they often run into situations where they want to use bridge mode and then that modem does not support it...
 
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Thanks guys. So, it's between the D-Link DSL-2500U, TP-LINK W8960N, DLink 2750U, and the Netgear DGN2200?
I'll look them up a little later :)
 
The funny part is that the temporary replacement for my dead horse Billion is my friend's Billion that's more than a year older. lol
 
Does anyone know where I can get a D-Link 2750U? Most computer shops that I went to don't have stock, but can order at a price of R800!
Which Online-shops do you suggest as I am not that familiar with the whole idea of Online Shopping?
 
Badprop_za said:
Does anyone know where I can get a D-Link 2750U? Most computer shops that I went to don't have stock, but can order at a price of R800!
Which Online-shops do you suggest as I am not that familiar with the whole idea of Online Shopping?
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Feel free to drop me a PM, can overnight one to you today so you receive tomorrow.
 
Pada,

Thanks for the input. I have made contact with the supplier some time ago and they are trying to help me sort out the problem. Hopefully I can get it up and running when it comes back as I believe it is a very good product.
 
The TP-Link W8961N uses a different ADSL modem chipset (and not BroadCom). I really can't recommend it, unless perhaps you're sitting on top of the DSLAM/exchange where you SNR margins are incredibly high.
 
Pada said:
The TP-Link W8961N uses a different ADSL modem chipset (and not BroadCom). I really can't recommend it, unless perhaps you're sitting on top of the DSLAM/exchange where you SNR margins are incredibly high.
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Good to know, thanks!
 
If i'm not mistaken, it looks like Computer Mania are selling the DSL-2750U for R500.
 
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