Which ADSL modem router?

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I lost my ADSL equipment ASUS DSL-AC68U, TP-Link 8817 modem and computer to a lightning strike. I need to replace it and would like some assistance in choosing replacements.

No FTTH in my area.

I used the D-Link as a modem and the DSL-AC68U as a Wifi router. My computer was a custom gaming PC with GTX570 huge Antec PSupply and an Asus Mobo with the infamous I7 920 overclocked. lots of RAM and a SSD with 2 more storage drives.

Any suggestions?

EDIT:
I got an Asus DSL-N10C1 to take care of the ADSL side as it was reasonably priced and could double for a WiFi router as well. After using it for a few days I got an Asus RT-AC68U to use as a Wifi router as the DSL-N10C1 is VERY slow.
Now I need to get it all working together properly with a RP-AC52 repeater. If the ASUS reps or techies have the settings please PM them.
 
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Was looking at VDSL modems/routers this morning, not to buy but to simply see the max d/load speeds.

If you don't (again) need Gigabit, then this might be worth considering (max 100Mbps) :

http://www.tp-link.co.za/products/details/cat-15_TD-W9980.html
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2/ADSL2+ Modem Router
TD-W9980 supports VDSL2 and backward compatibility with ADSL2+ /ADSL2/ADSL, featuring superfast broadband
speeds of up to 100Mbps
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Searching via Pricecheck, there was a shop selling them for R1,299.

Have a look at this thread as well :
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthr...s-DSL-AC68U-vs-NETGEAR-D7000-AC1900-NIGHTHAWK

You're asking about ADSL modems, so if you only need ADSL2+ up to 24Mbps, I bought a D-Link 2740u modem/router for R499 about 6-8 months ago from a local retailer, and very happy with it. It allows me to have PPPoE passthrough / Bridge mode at a very reasonable price, so can easily setup an ISP in the modem/router & have multiple ISPs in Windows to switch to & override the one in the modem/router.

EDIT : consider registering with http://www.dbg.co.za/ not only to see their pricing on TP-Link and others, but as a member of this forum, you should be able to get a 10% discount when ordering - check that with them.
 
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You could replace the D-Link modem with a Broadcom BCM6318 based Tenda D301 ADSL router (~R350) or a TP-Link TD-8817. Both of these devices have some basic internal lightning protection.
http://www.loot.co.za/product/tp-link-adsl2-wired-ethernet-usb-modem-router/fzlk-3329-g340

You can get most of the Tenda networking equipment locally from Scoop Distribution. This is the cheapest option if you have a dealer account with them. Otherwise you can purchase it cheaper via one of their resellers such as Russ-AL PC's, GeeWiz or AVSupply.
https://scoop.co.za/manufacturers/tenda/
http://www.russalpc.co.za/catalog/index.php/cPath/49_135/osCsid/aac2157693ecf513255ee5bdb879c3fe
http://www.geewiz.co.za/tenda-route...router.html?search_query=Tenda+D301&results=1
http://avsupply.co.za/index.php/modems-routers-adsl-c-64_28_32

Tenda D301 User Guide (second link from bottom)
http://tendacn.com/en/product/download/D301.html
Tenda D301 Product Information
http://tendacn.com/en/product/D301.html

You could also consider the AC15, the AC9 or the Archer C7 or C9 as a cheap replacement for the AC68U. You can get a discount on most of the TP-Link equipment from Uniterm Direct as mentioned above.

Tenda AC15 reviews
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wire...-smart-dual-band-gigabit-wifi-router-reviewed
https://www.amazon.com/Tenda-AC15-W...TF8&qid=1477068100&sr=8-1&keywords=Tenda+AC15
Tenda AC9 review
http://www.wegotserved.com/2016/09/09/review-tenda-ac9-wireless-ac1200-router/
 
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Jake45 said:
You could replace the D-Link modem with a Broadcom BCM6318 based Tenda D301 ADSL router (~R350) or a TP-Link TD-8817. Both of these devices have some basic internal lightning protection.
http://www.loot.co.za/product/tp-link-adsl2-wired-ethernet-usb-modem-router/fzlk-3329-g340

You can get most of the Tenda networking equipment locally from Scoop Distribution. This is the cheapest option if you have a dealer account with them. Otherwise you can purchase it cheaper via one of their resellers such as Russ-AL PC's, GeeWiz or AVSupply.
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I had a TP-Link TD-8817. This was hit with all the subsequent damage mentioned! The basic internal lightning protection was useless.
 
MightyQuin said:
A bit pricey, but I must first check with my distro to see what I will pay. Specs very similar to TP-Link that is R1500 cheaper.
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I had a TP-Link setup with range extender before the ASUS setup. The TP=Link had to be reset at least once in two days or the WiFi connected devices would not connect to the internet. I took it back and got the ASUS products, DSL-AC68U and RP-AC52 range extender. Except for lightning strikes I have had good solid performance from them.

I do agree that the price is rather high.:(
 
ernestank said:
I had a TP-Link setup with range extender before the ASUS setup. The TP=Link had to be reset at least once in two days or the WiFi connected devices would not connect to the internet. I took it back and got the ASUS products, DSL-AC68U and RP-AC52 range extender. Except for lightning strikes I have had good solid performance from them.

I do agree that the price is rather high.:(
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I need something with built in VDSL. The TP-link has that and is very highly rated on international reviews.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/modem-routers/tp-link-archer-vr900-review-3625814/
 
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