Modem/router for R1000?

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Hi everyone

I have really really bad luck with modems and lightning, really need to get a surge protector.

Anyways, I need a replacement modem for R1000 or so. Any recommendations?

I need something with wireless N and 4 LAN ports...preferably gigabit. A modem I can flash DD-WRT onto wouldbe a bonus.
 
First of all, I'd suggest you get a separate modem and router. That way you'll bring down your replacement cost significantly if the modem gets hit by lightning. As far as routers go I've found the TP-link products from Uniterm Direct to work really well and be well priced (plus they give additional discount to MyBB members). Have a look at their range at http://www.dbg.co.za
 
This is less than R600:

D-link DSL-2750U ADSL2+ modem + wireless router + 4port 10/100 switch , 802.11b/g/N , 300mbps , 1x Usb for printer / storage / USB3G ; ADSL2/2+ : 24Mbps downstream / 1Mbps upstream , with WPS button , 64/128bits WEP , WPA+WPA2; 2x antenna http://www.dlink.co.th/products/?idProduct=495

Otherwise go the separate route. This is less than R175:

D-link DSL-200 ADSL modem ; ADSL2/2+ 8Mbps downstream / 1Mbps upstream , 1x usb , usb-powered http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=DSL-200

And this less than R300 (and gives you Gigabit eth):

D-Link GigaExpress DGS-1005a/d/e 5 port gigabit un-managed switch - auto-MDI/MDIX , 2k MAC address per device , 128k ram buffer per device , 10Gbps switching capacity http://www.dlink.com.sg/products/?idproduct=272&idCategory=215
 
PostmanPot said:
Otherwise go the separate route. This is less than R175:

D-link DSL-200 ADSL modem ; ADSL2/2+ 8Mbps downstream / 1Mbps upstream , 1x usb , usb-powered http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=DSL-200
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Is the 200 similar to the 2500u ? I mainly use the 2500u with a Routerboard 750, at home I use a 2500u + RB750 + Linksys WRT54GL for wireless.. The split option works well and reduces the replacement cost...

Which distributors stock the DSL-200?
 
I recently replaced my router at home (Surecom 9410SX-G Wireless 4-port LAN ADSL router) with a TP-Link 1043ND (the one I won from this very forum).

I switched my Surecom into full bridged mode, turned off the wi-fi and connected up the TP-Link.

I have since noticed a drastic improvement in internet performance. I can now torrent and the other users can browse without noticing much slowdown, whereas before it was almost impossible to load even a single web page while another computer was torrenting.

I can recommend splitting your router up into a simple ADSL gateway router and another router to dial and manage the connections. For this, any ADSL router will do as long as it has a LAN port. For the dialer, I can recommend any Mikrotik router (expensive but well worth it because of the software capability) or a TP-Link 1043ND which fits your requirements perfectly. Oh, and I've loaded DD-WRT onto the device too which works perfectly.
 
The ones from scoop work well and they're under R300 a pop. (lol)
 
I notice there's no recommendations for big names like Netgear or Linksys. Any reason why?

I'm skeptical To go for these TP-link products, are they 100% solid?
 
feo said:
I notice there's no recommendations for big names like Netgear or Linksys. Any reason why?

I'm skeptical To go for these TP-link products, are they 100% solid?
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My thinking is, for personal use, the price premium on the big names (as you put it) simply isn't worth it.
 
Speedster said:
My thinking is, for personal use, the price premium on the big names (as you put it) simply isn't worth it.
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Yes it's for personal use, but in my home I have pretty much every device getting its net connection over wifi and that needs to be rock solid for me.

I have 2 old linksys routers set up as client wireless bridges on either end of the house and I also stream HD video to my lounge so I definitely need something that's robust.

I was very very disappointed with the Linksys router/modem combo I just bought, very poor performance and I don't want that happening again.
 
I have replaced all the linksys and cisco stuff on my home network with TP-Link equipment..

The TP-Link equipment is unbeatable at its price point... my network is rock solid, my ADSL doesn't go down...
 
feo said:
Yes it's for personal use, but in my home I have pretty much every device getting its net connection over wifi and that needs to be rock solid for me.

I have 2 old linksys routers set up as client wireless bridges on either end of the house and I also stream HD video to my lounge so I definitely need something that's robust.

I was very very disappointed with the Linksys router/modem combo I just bought, very poor performance and I don't want that happening again.
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Well, you could get this Linksys for R1560 or this equivalent from TP-Link for R759 (without the MyBB discount).
 
order from the website. They'll send an order confirmation, just reply to that with your MyBB info. They'll reissue the quote with the discount (it varies from item to item). Alternatively you can PM kernel and ask him for a price. They gave me discount on the delivery too :)
 
feo said:
Yes it's for personal use, but in my home I have pretty much every device getting its net connection over wifi and that needs to be rock solid for me.

I have 2 old linksys routers set up as client wireless bridges on either end of the house and I also stream HD video to my lounge so I definitely need something that's robust.

I was very very disappointed with the Linksys router/modem combo I just bought, very poor performance and I don't want that happening again.
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Overrated dude, D-Link/TP Link would be just fine for you. D-Link does have lekker local support Mon - Fri 08h00 - 22h00. :D
 
Haha, let me guess the OP is also in pretoria/centurion. My router AND my Lan card on my desktop got fried last night....sucks.

Anyway, i've been through Netgear -> Trendnet -> Linksys . Best experience was Netgear, so i'm now back on the latest NetGear (DGNB-2200) which is about R1300 at Incredible . Since there was a Netgear model that comes with a USB Wifi Stick (so i can stop plugging my Desktop PC into the router and have the lightning jump to my motherboard) i got it instead of trying Belkin.

The TrendNet with the same speeds and range as the Netgear costs R700 at Incredible, so it might be worth that for something quick and cheap. My experience with the older Trendnet wasn't that great, it worked, just little finicky things that i disliked (i.e. not having an "off" switch and the admin software not great if you switch ISPs alot).

Quality wise, Netgear has still given me the best quality impression, the Linksys i had did not impress me much, i felt it was a little overpriced for what i got in terms of Wifi Speed/Range .

..but none of them lived through a heavy lightning storm :( . Usually the Wireless/Lan part of the router survives, it's just that darn telephone/adsl line that is not that easy to protect. I got a UPS to route the phone cable through, but that has given me issues with syncing in the past, but will have to do something, this is getting expensive in summer :(

I suppose i MUST split the modem/router.....up here in Pretoria i simply can't believe how many lightning strikes i've had the last 6 months...freaking insane.
 
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diabolus said:
Haha, let me guess the OP is also in pretoria/centurion. My router AND my Lan card on my desktop got fried last night....sucks.

Anyway, i've been through Netgear -> Trendnet -> Linksys . Best experience was Netgear, so i'm now back on the latest NetGear (DGNB-2200) which is about R1300 at Incredible . Since there was a Netgear model that comes with a USB Wifi Stick (so i can stop plugging my Desktop PC into the router and have the lightning jump to my motherboard) i got it instead of trying Belkin.

The TrendNet with the same speeds and range as the Netgear costs R700 at Incredible, so it might be worth that for something quick and cheap. My experience with the older Trendnet wasn't that great, it worked, just little finicky things that i disliked (i.e. not having an "off" switch and the admin software not great if you switch ISPs alot).

Quality wise, Netgear has still given me the best quality impression, the Linksys i had did not impress me much, i felt it was a little overpriced for what i got in terms of Wifi Speed/Range .

..but none of them lived through a heavy lightning storm :( . Usually the Wireless/Lan part of the router survives, it's just that darn telephone/adsl line that is not that easy to protect. I got a UPS to route the phone cable through, but that has given me issues with syncing in the past, but will have to do something, this is getting expensive in summer :(

I suppose i MUST split the modem/router.....up here in Pretoria i simply can't believe how many lightning strikes i've had the last 6 months...freaking insane.
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if you buy from incredible deception, you'll get incredibly ripped off price wise
 
@Op my TP-Link is very solid and stable all the time.

I've used Netgear, Linksys, ASUS, D-Link, Cisco and Mikrotik-based products (as well as some other cheap brands like Surecom).
My thoughts on them:

  • Netgear - Have had endless problems with some routers and no problems with others.
  • Linksys - Well they're okayish.
  • ASUS - Excellent routers, expensive though.
  • D-Link - Good performance but I prefer their switches (I have the 5-port Gigabit switch PostmanPot mentioned earlier in the thread)
  • Cisco - Overrated. They are this HUGE networking company and I'd expect a device which doesn't fall over once it reaches ~85% switching capacity.
  • Mikrotik - Excellent products. Amazing software and capability - if you know what you're doing ;)
  • TP-Link - Excellent value for money. Even better if you can pop DD-WRT onto it like I did.
 
stroebs said:
@Op my TP-Link is very solid and stable all the time.

I've used Netgear, Linksys, ASUS, D-Link, Cisco and Mikrotik-based products (as well as some other cheap brands like Surecom).
My thoughts on them:

  • Netgear - Have had endless problems with some routers and no problems with others.
  • Linksys - Well they're okayish.
  • ASUS - Excellent routers, expensive though.
  • D-Link - Good performance but I prefer their switches (I have the 5-port Gigabit switch PostmanPot mentioned earlier in the thread)
  • Cisco - Overrated. They are this HUGE networking company and I'd expect a device which doesn't fall over once it reaches ~85% switching capacity.
  • Mikrotik - Excellent products. Amazing software and capability - if you know what you're doing ;)
  • TP-Link - Excellent value for money. Even better if you can pop DD-WRT onto it like I did.
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Hi, I also have the TPLINK 1043ND using stock firmware. How did you install the DD WRT and what are the major benefits? Thanks
 
TonyA said:
Hi, I also have the TPLINK 1043ND using stock firmware. How did you install the DD WRT and what are the major benefits? Thanks
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Installed DD-WRT using the guide on the DD-WRT site (30-30-30 hard reset then the factory to DD-WRT upgrade firmware).

Major benefits are advanced routing options, ability to enable print server on the USB port, 3G on the USB port, all sorts of advanced settings you may want to use. VPN connections, Hotspot software capability and others.

If you'd like a demo, click here: http://www.dd-wrt.com/demo/
 
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