Sitecom W-326 Router

[Primo]

Game stores has the above mentioned router for R799. I need a new adsl router at home. Would this be a good deal? I see it has wireless N 300 and a 3g ready usb port.

 

[Pada]

That is a complete ripoff, unless you know that it supports most of the 3G/HSDPA devices found in SA.

You can get routers with Wireless N (300Mbps + MIMO) + Gigabit LAN + USB 2.0 (for printer/NAS/3G) for under R600. eg. http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/4054...0Mbps_Ultimate_Wireless_N_Gigabit_Router.html * Please note that you'll require 3rd-party firmware (like DD-WRT) to be able to use its USB port for 3G devices.

Buying routers to share the USB 3G device is a risky business, unless the product sheet explicitly shows that it supports your specific 3G device's model number!

That Sitecom site just mentioned the recommended HuaWei E220 & E270 3G devices, which I suppose most 3G routers support. I'm really not sure what kind of 3G devices Cell C or 8ta uses. The old Vodacom ones were the Huawei E220 devices.

Update:
If you want a 3G capable router that supports a lot of 3G/HSDPA devices, then look at the TP-Link TL-MR3420: http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/2672...N_3G_Router_for_use_with_3G_4G_USB_Modem.html
Here's its MASSIVE compatibility list: http://www.tp-link.com/common/subject/3g-router/compatible/list/

 

[Primo]

thanks pada..

Thing is that i dont really need the 3g. I just need a strong wireless signal for a two floor house. Ive noticed that takealot has the trendnet tew 658brm for R499. Price is good but is the router any good?

 

[Primo]

http://www.takealot.com/electronics/trendnet-300mbps-wireless-n-adsl-2-2-modem-router,9725674

 

[Pada]

If you don't need 3G or ADSL in the router, then just get a normal Wireless N WiFi AP, like the following TP-Link WR841ND @ ~R350 (incl VAT, excl shipping).
^^ That WiFi AP has detachable antennas, MIMO (multiple in, multiple out) support and you can flash it with DD-WRT firmware if you need more functionality from it.
Please just take note that this WiFi AP does not have an ADSL modem or USB port for 3G.

Generally I would suggest that you place a WiFi AP on each floor, because the wireless signals usually propagates in a horizontal plane. I really can't guarantee that any WiFi AP will cover 2 floors, which is why I'd suggest that you run a LAN cable to the other floor and place a WiFi AP on it too.