leonb
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Which is the absolute best adsl model for use on a line which have noise?
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Best dsl modem on high noise line
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MickZA
Executive Member
Rather PM TelkomZA your ADSL line no to get it checked and the noise sorted.
leonb
Senior Member
Some definitely work better than others. Anybody that went through this exercise recently, wih a recommendation?
From various threads on the forums.whirlpool.net.au, I'd suggest finding any modem with a Broadcom chipset.
After my ordeal with Telkom in December, I'm using an ancient Billion 5200 modem so that I can get 10Mbps even though my line length "is too long to support 10Mbit".
I'm currently looking at getting NetGear DGN2200, but I'm not a fan of their firmware.
After my ordeal with Telkom in December, I'm using an ancient Billion 5200 modem so that I can get 10Mbps even though my line length "is too long to support 10Mbit".
I'm currently looking at getting NetGear DGN2200, but I'm not a fan of their firmware.
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LCBXX
Honorary Master
That Router's SNR and Attenuation values are about as accurate as a armless sniper. The Attenuation values on that suggests my copper is about 27KM in length (364dB) whereas in truth its is no more than 150M, with an SNR of 132!
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Attenuation isn't only caused by distance, many factors influence it.
I suggested it because that's what I use, it works damn well and is rock solid stable.
Try flashing it with the newest firmware?
Yster21
Senior Member
I have had two DGN2200v3 routers, and both have packed up. I would most definitely not recommend that specific Netgear to anyone.
I would, however, recommend the TP-Link TD-W8970 (or similar). I don't know how noise resistant it is, though. I currently have a 4mbps line that I can sync at solidly. Apparently I can get 10mbps in my area, did so, could only sync at 5.5mbps, and got disconnected every 2-3min. Logged the fault with Telkom, and they have since informed me that the maximum speed I can safely get is 3.4mbps (which is what I get on speedtests). So I downgraded once again to 4mbps.
The TP-Link works super and allows great bandwidth shaping for different IP addresses and ports on your LAN, thus allowing the all-important gaming traffic precedence over any wife-related browsing crap
You can also track bandwidth used per IP address (as well as current download rate), which was something I have looked for in a home router for a very long time now, for those times when you are thinking "who the hell is using up my cap" or "which device is currently killing the bandwidth".
ichigo
Executive Member
Each line and exchange is different so no one can say what router firmware will work better on a line.
Rocket-Boy
Honorary Master
Best router ever, I use them on my problem sites where the lines are really bad.
Rocket-Boy
Honorary Master
I have a drawer full of them, worst router ever made.
Rocket-Boy
Honorary Master
I have had two DGN2200v3 routers, and both have packed up. I would most definitely not recommend that specific Netgear to anyone.
I would, however, recommend the TP-Link TD-W8970 (or similar). I don't know how noise resistant it is, though. I currently have a 4mbps line that I can sync at solidly. Apparently I can get 10mbps in my area, did so, could only sync at 5.5mbps, and got disconnected every 2-3min. Logged the fault with Telkom, and they have since informed me that the maximum speed I can safely get is 3.4mbps (which is what I get on speedtests). So I downgraded once again to 4mbps.
The TP-Link works super and allows great bandwidth shaping for different IP addresses and ports on your LAN, thus allowing the all-important gaming traffic precedence over any wife-related browsing crap
I found the TP link's were ok when they were up and running but required a daily reboot on a bad line.
I have tried pretty much all consumer grade routers and a couple of cisco's, the best I found was that horrible, basic 2500u.
Agreed. Had a 10 meg line at my old house and tried many routers all could not hold a sync at 10 meg +- 5km from the Olivedale exchange.
Switched to a 2500U and Boom 10 meg stable sync sorted and this router is dirt cheap.
I wish they would make a 2500U D-Link Router with Gigabit Ethernet ports and decent WiFi with at least 600Mbps duel band communication.My 2500u was struck by lightning and I heard the static spark on the line and it is still rocking every day. Cheap, Rock solid and easy to use, Except for port forwarding.That is a bit of a mission...But it works.
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ichigo
Executive Member
Connect it to a router/switch with better wifi/lan ports.
+1
Have it in bridge mode behind my PfSense firewall, a rock solid connection with all the features of a industrial router and more.
Have it in bridge mode behind my PfSense firewall, a rock solid connection with all the features of a industrial router and more.
If you mean the bin then I agree 100%
I have lost all kinds of ADSL modem brands due to surge and lightening at various sites over the years. The one brand that works best on iffy lines however is Netgear. But it is just my experience. Not a scientific report at all.
Just my personal experience.
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