OGroteKoning
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Asus RT-N66u ... Pricey, but I have no issues. Can take both ADSL or 3G modem.
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Holy moses that is pricey!
Is it really worth spending that kinda cash on a modem? Is the wireless coverage excellent?
OGroteKoning
Honorary Master
Holy moses that is pricey!
Is it really worth spending that kinda cash on a modem? Is the wireless coverage excellent?
It is not a modem - It is a router with dual WAN. I had an Intellinet 3g router and a TP-Link MR3420 (2 not so expenseive routers). The Intellinet is awesome but 3G was limited to 7.2mbps (hmmm ... check it out - lifetime warrenty). The TP-Link is just a POS.
So I read up on the webz and the Asus is one of the most popular routers out there with awesome after sales backup and a dedicated section on SmallNetBuilder forums. Jola also gave me some input into this router. I also cringed when I saw the price, but decided to bite the bullet and get one. I am happy. Had it now for +-3 months. For me it was worth it spending the cash - it might not be for you.
For lightning issues with modems, I got myself a UPS with modem/surge protection. There are less expensive lightning protection devices around - perhaps it is worth while in investing in one?
Ok please excuse my ignorance, so with that Asus you actually cannot connect to the internet, you need a separate ADSL modem that manages the internet and the Asus is merely a router / wireless point.
Edit: NVM, I understand how it works now.
What about one of these: http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4569
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OGroteKoning
Honorary Master
Correct. After reading much I decided not to get a combined unit since the general conception was that if you get a seperate modem and router, when one goes you still have the other. And with the 3G failover, I never need to be without the interwebs, mail, etc. This setup serves my purpose well. This was when I got myself the Intellinet (like I said awesome reliable). But because I wanted a 3G router that could handle faster 3G speeds, I listned to some comments on here and got the TP-Link MR3420 - worst tech buy I ever made!!! They were both less than R800. So I paid more and got something I needed - the Asus is also a gigabit router whereas the other two I got is only high speed
I can recommend the TP-Link TD-W8960N. It is a good router at a good price.
The wireless works very well, and yes the menus are slightly different to other modems, but I don't think they are difficult to work with. I have installed many of them and don't have problems. It works with Apple's bonjour protocol (for iPad/iPhone printing) - I just had to update the firmware to get it working. It has a much better chipset than the TD-W8961ND (I do not recommend that model).
The wireless works very well, and yes the menus are slightly different to other modems, but I don't think they are difficult to work with. I have installed many of them and don't have problems. It works with Apple's bonjour protocol (for iPad/iPhone printing) - I just had to update the firmware to get it working. It has a much better chipset than the TD-W8961ND (I do not recommend that model).
The 8961 is slightly cheaper, but uses an inferior chipset. I would rather spend the extra R60.00 and get the 8960.
I found that on wireless on the 8961 it was impossible to print using an iPad, even with the latest firmware. The 8960 is a good, cheap router and I have not had issues with it (besides taking a lightning hit http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/476722-TP-Link-TP-W8960N-ADSL-Router-repair)
Holy moses that is pricey!
Is it really worth spending that kinda cash on a modem? Is the wireless coverage excellent?
i have the asus rt-n56 u (paid 1250) and a dlink 2500 u adsl modem (235) -
absolutely love the combination.
the asus is dual band so if you stream wirelessly around your house, it is perfect....
If I could get one at that price, would maybe consider it.
Alas, I am picking up the Asus DSL-N12U today.
OGroteKoning
Honorary Master
Maybe look at this too.
http://www.galoot.co.za/shop/produc...mania&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=direct_link
cool.
I used this link
http://www.cyberrange.co.za/product_info.php?products_id=2481
in the found it cheaper section on
http://www.ngrcomputers.co.za/asus-...rent-dual-band-wirelessn-gigabit-p-66923.html
and they matched the price. i got the dlink from them too
http://www.ngrcomputers.co.za/dlink-dsl2500u-1port-adsl-modem-router-p-6666.html
You don't waste time do you ...
I sure don't. Have this puppy in my hands as we speak
czc
Honorary Master
Ah, the oke from Bedford Center.
So it looks like I got this one: http://www.asus.com/Networks/ADSL_Modem_Routers/DSLN12U_B1/#specifications
Instead of this one: http://www.asus.com/Networks/ADSL_Modem_Routers/DSLN12U/
Looks like its just 3G capability that is the difference.
Instead of this one: http://www.asus.com/Networks/ADSL_Modem_Routers/DSLN12U/
Looks like its just 3G capability that is the difference.
OGroteKoning
Honorary Master
Let us know how it performs
Will do!
So device is setup and can honestly say I am not impressed.
The wireless is crap. For a device with 2 massive antennas and boasting 5dbi as opposed to 2 on most wireless routers, its plain old ****ing useless. I can't even get a bar at the end of the house, whilst on my Netgear DGN2200 I often got 2 or at least 1.
The menus are a bit confusing, but that just may be because I am used to Netgear routers. But **** me, any change you make the router has to save the settings which takes a minute at least. Also don't dare look at your internet settings as even if you don't change anything the pos wants you to save and reboot, which takes about 3 minutes.
All in all not happy. Mostly because the wireless is on par with the POS Telkom router I have had for 5 years.
The wireless is crap. For a device with 2 massive antennas and boasting 5dbi as opposed to 2 on most wireless routers, its plain old ****ing useless. I can't even get a bar at the end of the house, whilst on my Netgear DGN2200 I often got 2 or at least 1.
The menus are a bit confusing, but that just may be because I am used to Netgear routers. But **** me, any change you make the router has to save the settings which takes a minute at least. Also don't dare look at your internet settings as even if you don't change anything the pos wants you to save and reboot, which takes about 3 minutes.
All in all not happy. Mostly because the wireless is on par with the POS Telkom router I have had for 5 years.