Router Recommendation ?

threegee

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This has probably been asked before but I really a recommendation of a wifi router replacement for my Dlink DSL2750U that can do the following easily.

Limit bandwidth by device, in other words I can select each connected device and say X can only use X and Y can only use Y

I would also like to be able to say one particular device can rule the roost, so for instance my laptop gets priority bandwidth over anyone else or any other protocol.

My current router can apparently do this with QOS but finding reliable and simple information on how to configure QOS seems impossible, people write guides and effectively just copy and paste screen shots from their router without saying how to actually configure QOS

I am OK to go with my current router and a QOS setup saying that my laptop comes first .... but HOW ???

Alternatively please recommend me a router that does all and does it easily.

I am at the point where I am considering bumping my ADSL line from 2Mbp/s to 10 Mbp/s simply because I cannot get work done quick enough but I am scared that other devices will just chew even more bandwidth leaving me in the very same situation.

Someone please help !!!
 
How much did you put aside for a router?

QoS isnt that difficult to configure, but is that all you need?

If you buy a router that support WRT then you can install custom firmware.

I've build my own onetodo everything in one box, but is really pricey.
 
Haven't tried it yet but im looking for something that WORKS.
 
gfmalan said:
How much did you put aside for a router?

QoS isnt that difficult to configure, but is that all you need?

If you buy a router that support WRT then you can install custom firmware.

I've build my own onetodo everything in one box, but is really pricey.
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Thanks gfmalan, At this point not a cent :D hoping to get QOS configured which may just do the job right now. Need a simple rule where a set of static ip's get first priority and then everything else in the DHCP pool gets second priority. The guides I have seen are very poor in explaining it in simple terms but I haven't given up looking yet. The big problem is also that every single D-Link router seems to have a completely different interface so one person's screen shots and rules just don't apply when you look at your own router config screens.

Any pointers for me on the QOS setup ?? If I can at least try this router first before buying new equipment then first prize otherwise I do need something that can support WRT.
 
SLAQ said:
Just get a proper router, don't waste your time with incredible corruptions grade junk.

https://scoop.co.za/mikrotik-rb2011uias2hndin-desktop-wifi-and-sfp.html

Then buy an al cheepo ADSL modem.

http://www.takealot.com/tp-link-adsl2-ethernet-usb-modem-router/PLID38533226

Easy enough to create queues (QoS) for specific IPs.
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Thanks for the advice SLAQ, I should have gone the Microtik router years ago but as always we all try to save a buck. Thanks for the pointers to Scoop had forgotten about them and the non-standard stuff "Non-Incredible-Corruption" they stock and sell. Am going to give the QOS rules a try today and then see from there.
 
CamiKaze said:
Haven't tried it yet but im looking for something that WORKS.
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I too am looking for something that gives me total control, these end user domestic routers are great for Noob's but they offer very little in the way of control. Needs time and research to find the perfect solution but I agree with gfmalan something that can support WRT custom firmware is the way to go
 
I will be hosting a website or a few more and for that I think I need a solid router.
I am not sure what to look out for when it comes to routers but this DSL-2750U is not working wonders for me.
 
Like it has been stated. Get a mikrotik router. Very powerful but be prepared to sit and get down and dirty if you have never configured one before. But i can tell you once you see what you can do and once you have set it up the way you want it, you will wonder how on earth you survived with any of these peasant consumer routers.

Instead of getting one single consumer all in one router you will need to get a separate modem plus the mikrotik router. If you get a non WiFi mikrotik router, you will need a separate access point (or two or three) as well. Then depending on how many physical devices you want to connect, if the mikrotik router you choose does not have enough ports, then you will need a basic switch to accommodate additional physically connected devices.

There are tons of guides available both locally and internationally for mikrotik routers.
 
+1 for Mikrotik. Just be prepared to spend a lot of time to get it to work the way you want it to work.
 
Hi threegee,

It sounds like our DrayTek Vigor2760n would fit your requirements perfectly.

For even faster WiFi speeds and to future-proof for an eventual fibre installation, you could also use our DrayTek Vigor2860ac.

That is - if you want full control over your bandwidth, without needing the patience and knowledge of a network engineer.
The Vigor2760 series offers two ways to accomplish what you're looking to do.
Those are: traditional QoS using classes for bandwidth ratios,
but even simpler than that is a feature called "Bandwidth Limit".

Simply put, one can set a default bandwidth limit for all devices (per device) on the LAN, or set a specific limit per IP address. That, coupled with the option to bind an IP address to each device's physical MAC address, is a quick and easy way to graphically manage bandwidth.

For an idea of how to configure Bandwidth Limits using DrayTek, check out this Live Web Demo of the Vigor2760 series web interface.
The page referred to is under Bandwidth Management>>Bandwidth Limit.

Give a shout if you'd like any more info, or to get connected with a DrayTek reseller in your area.
 
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Tariq786 said:
Ballpark retail price of the Vigor2760?
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Hi Tariq

Thanks for the query.

We're sure that you'll find the DrayTek routers' features and performance to well justify the pricing.

PM sent in that regard, and give a shout if you'd like to be put in touch with a reseller in your area.
 
SLAQ said:
Just get a proper router, don't waste your time with incredible corruptions grade junk.

https://scoop.co.za/mikrotik-rb2011uias2hndin-desktop-wifi-and-sfp.html

Then buy an al cheepo ADSL modem.

http://www.takealot.com/tp-link-adsl2-ethernet-usb-modem-router/PLID38533226

Easy enough to create queues (QoS) for specific IPs.
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Reviving this old post, am now finally considering buying the Mikrotik as recommended by @SLAQ.

Do I just keep my existing DLink Wifi Router as my modem and then connect the Mikrotik to one of it's LAN ports to get connectivity for the Mikrotik?

And then the Mikrotik becomes the primary wifi router in the house? Can I then even disable the wifi radio on the DLink so that it does nothing more than connect to Telkom?

Also want to use OpenVPN which I see the Mikrotik supports, anyone had any experience with that?
 
threegee said:
Reviving this old post, am now finally considering buying the Mikrotik as recommended by @SLAQ.

Do I just keep my existing DLink Wifi Router as my modem and then connect the Mikrotik to one of it's LAN ports to get connectivity for the Mikrotik?

And then the Mikrotik becomes the primary wifi router in the house? Can I then even disable the wifi radio on the DLink so that it does nothing more than connect to Telkom?

Also want to use OpenVPN which I see the Mikrotik supports, anyone had any experience with that?
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On the DLink disable, DHCP, assign a static ip, 192.168.1.1/30 and then assign 192.168.1.2/30 on the Tik. Disable wifi and in ADSL set it to bridge mode. Connect DLink, from any port, to the Port assigned the IP address on the Tik, usually eth1.

Setup pppoe-client on the Tik with the ADSL details.

Open-VPN using certs or just passwds?
 
DWPTA said:
On the DLink disable, DHCP, assign a static ip, 192.168.1.1/30 and then assign 192.168.1.2/30 on the Tik. Disable wifi and in ADSL set it to bridge mode. Connect DLink, from any port, to the Port assigned the IP address on the Tik, usually eth1.

Setup pppoe-client on the Tik with the ADSL details.

Open-VPN using certs or just passwds?
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Thanks @DWPTA for the quick reply. Only step you got me at is configuring the ADSL on the Dlink to bridge mode.
Do I delete the existing WAN interface on the DLink and add a new one with the Bridging mode?

As for OpenVPN it will be using certs.

One more thing, are the antenna's on the MikroTik RB2011UiAS2HnDIN detachable?

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threegee said:
Reviving this old post, am now finally considering buying the Mikrotik as recommended by @SLAQ.

Do I just keep my existing DLink Wifi Router as my modem and then connect the Mikrotik to one of it's LAN ports to get connectivity for the Mikrotik?

And then the Mikrotik becomes the primary wifi router in the house? Can I then even disable the wifi radio on the DLink so that it does nothing more than connect to Telkom?

Also want to use OpenVPN which I see the Mikrotik supports, anyone had any experience with that?
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Some good tips, tricks and further links to help a newbie (like I still am) setup a Mikrotik

https://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showth...D-Neophyte-Ooo-Q-amp-A-ooO?highlight=mikrotik
 
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The last screenshot looks correct. It just puts it in bridge mode.

Don't know if the antennas are detachable, haven't played with that model before.

Do you have the certs?
 
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