Recommendations for an ADSL modem under R1000?

[Zoomzoom]

Putting in a new Telkom ADSL and fixed line package next month, but it doesn't include a modem. What are my best options for under R1000 (as little as possible please, limited budget). Don't want total rubbish, but don't want to buy more than I need just because it is bigger, better, faster. Only have a 4mb line available in the area so ... house area is 87m2 ... not sure what else is relevant. Connected devices - 2 phones with only whatsapp running (all other data chewing stuff is switched off) 1 computer nearly all the time, one computer intermittently.

thanks so much

 

[Rickster]

Huawei HG532f from the telkom shop for R550.


Its a bargin for that price and if lightning damages it they will replace it.

 

[K4atos92]

https://www.makro.co.za/computing-and-mobile/asus-wireless-adsl-modem-router-n300--312732EA

ASUS DSL-14U. Currently on sale at Makro. Packed with plenty of features if you are a power user and is quite reliable.

 

[lexor]

https://www.makro.co.za/computing-and-mobile/asus-wireless-adsl-modem-router-n300--312732EA

ASUS DSL-14U. Currently on sale at Makro. Packed with plenty of features if you are a power user and is quite reliable.

Just bought myself one over the weekend.

Much better than my previous D-Link.

 

[Zoomzoom]

Huawei HG532f from the telkom shop for R550.


Its a bargin for that price and if lightning damages it they will replace it.

thanks will take a look

https://www.makro.co.za/computing-and-mobile/asus-wireless-adsl-modem-router-n300--312732EA

ASUS DSL-14U. Currently on sale at Makro. Packed with plenty of features if you are a power user and is quite reliable.

thanks, but so NOT a power user. PC is on all day because I'm working, but not on the net as such. Just don't have that much data available.

 

[K4atos92]

Just bought myself one over the weekend.

Much better than my previous D-Link.

Yup, very awesome router indeed. First one got struck by lightning earlier this year. Refused to replace it with anything else. It's just that awesome

 

[K4atos92]

thanks will take a look



thanks, but so NOT a power user. PC is on all day because I'm working, but not on the net as such. Just don't have that much data available.

Oh, right. Besides the advanced features, I really think it's a good router. For that price especially. Check out some reviews and see what others have to say about it

 

[Zoomzoom]

Just bought myself one over the weekend.

Much better than my previous D-Link.

better in what way? Assume total ignorance on my part on how these work.

 

[Fox1]

Asus Routers have great Wi-Fi coverage, simple to setup and simple QoS config if needed. Mine handles more than 8 devices on Wi-Fi and it's lasting me for more than 3 years. Huawei make good products but for R50 more I would go with the Asus.

 

[Zoomzoom]

Asus Routers have great Wi-Fi coverage, simple to setup and simple QoS config if needed. Mine handles more than 8 devices on Wi-Fi and it's lasting me for more than 3 years. Huawei make good products but for R50 more I would go with the Asus.

what the heck is QoS?

(see total ignorance here, I dread having to install this thing)

 

[Fox1]

It's Quality of Service. It's an option. Don't touch it if you don't need it. Just run the setup of the disc and you good to go

 

[Rickster]

what the heck is QoS?

(see total ignorance here, I dread having to install this thing)

QoS is to give priority to certain protocols, in your case you wont use it.

 

[AfricanTech]

what the heck is QoS?

(see total ignorance here, I dread having to install this thing)

Nothing you need to worry about.

Just ignore it.

 

[Zoomzoom]

It's Quality of Service. It's an option. Don't touch it if you don't need it. Just run the setup of the disc and you good to go

installation disc I can do. unless it asks me for things I have no clue how to answer. I can foresee time on the phone getting help.

 

[Zoomzoom]

Hi sorry all, but one factor I did not mention is old Karoo 30cm thick walls. Have been told I need a newer better faster modem to go through the mudbrick.

Yes/No? Suggestions?

 

[Lupus]

Hi sorry all, but one factor I did not mention is old Karoo 30cm thick walls. Have been told I need a newer better faster modem to go through the mudbrick.

Yes/No? Suggestions?

The Asus would probably work, it has 5dbi antenna, you could look for more powerful ones as well.

 

[Zoomzoom]

The Asus would probably work, it has 5dbi antenna, you could look for more powerful ones as well.

thanks