Adsl router with 3G failover

[Sinbad]

So what's the preferred solution for the above, within reasonable budgets?

I have an 8ta 10gb sim and afrihost 10mb uncapped, some telkom techie just tripped over something in the exchange and my line is dead.

Is there a device that can do both? And for first prize, only allow certain internal IPs out if 3G is active? (my sick beard will kill 8ta cap in one night...)

 

[Sinbad]

Wifi optional btw.

 

[Sneeky]

I have a similar question.
Am getting adsl installed and use a TP-Link Mr3420 router thingy currently with 3g.
http://www.prophecy.co.za/tplink-tlmr3420-300mbps-80211n-router-requires-separate-mode-p-117642.html

I gather one cant use this for adsl so am interested in getting a router that has capability for both adsl cable connection and 3g, with wireless capability for streaming to other devices link the MR3420 does (tv,tablet , etc)

 

[Sneeky]

Phoned TP-Link, they reckon for adsl you would need a specfic adsl router, but then you can connect the adsl router to the wirless 3G router via lan cable to the wan port.

 

[craigfza]

I bought the Billion 810VGTX from my local Telkom Direct shop. It supports ADSL, VOIP and 3G failover. Can't remember how much it cost though.

 

[Tim the Techxpert]

Hi There,
You can also look at Netgear. The DGN300M will do what you want.
Sorry I don't have pricing. Craigfza's suggestion is also good.
If it is the first wireless router you have set up please make sure you put the right security round it.
Check here for some tips

 

[HavocXphere]

The standard Telkom DLink 2750 can do that.

 

[Sneeky]

Thanks folks

 

[Sinbad]

Are there specific 3G dongles supported? I have a Vodafone R201 with a USB cable, would that work plugged into one of these adsl routers?

 

[HavocXphere]

Are there specific 3G dongles supported? I have a Vodafone R201 with a USB cable, would that work plugged into one of these adsl routers?

Not sure. I do know the latest Telkom branded routers just got a firmware update to support more dongles.

 

[craigfza]

Are there specific 3G dongles supported? I have a Vodafone R201 with a USB cable, would that work plugged into one of these adsl routers?

I also have a R201, and tried to use it on my Billion. Didn't work. The R201 is essentially a router itself, so trying to use it as a 3G modem probably is the reason it didn't work on my Billion.

 

[Sinbad]

I also have a R201, and tried to use it on my Billion. Didn't work. The R201 is essentially a router itself, so trying to use it as a 3G modem probably is the reason it didn't work on my Billion.

More likely a driver issue, but thanks for the confirmation.

What does a decent 3G stick cost?

 

[falcon786]

The standard Telkom DLink 2750 can do that.

Yeah pretty well too,plus its quite cheap at telkom stores and works with the normal 8ta huawei 3g modems flawlessly.

 

[craigfza]

More likely a driver issue, but thanks for the confirmation.

What does a decent 3G stick cost?

Yup, I think you are right about the driver issue. A decent USB modem will probably be in the R300 region.

 

[Scoop Distribution]

Planet WNRT-617G is not an ADSL router, however it can provide automatic 3G failover when paired with an existing ADSL router:
http://www.scoopdistribution.co.za/product_info.php?products_id=1242

 

[peeryus]

Not sure if this is what u need but check out www.zones.co.za. They have a Huawei wireless ADSL router with 3G failover for R399. Not sure where you're from but they only have stores in and around Durban. Contact them for more info.

 

[Yay]

Have a look at www.billionsa.com/compatible-3G.html for their 3G modem compatibility list

 

[Sinbad]

Yeah I spotted that - thanks Yay

peeryus: Not really looking for wireless to be honest, as I already have an AP set up at home and my phone line is not in the optimal spot for a wireless AP anyway.

 

[Keegan]

Billion 7300NX

http://billionsa.com/product/3g/BiPAC-7300NX-3G-Wireless-N-ADSL2-Firewall-Router.html

 

[Sinbad]

Billion 7300NX

http://billionsa.com/product/3g/BiPAC-7300NX-3G-Wireless-N-ADSL2-Firewall-Router.html

Interesting.
Which 3G modems is this compatible with? (can't seem to spot it on the site) and will it let me disallow the HTPC from accessing the internet via the 3G?