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Home Setup !

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xtremevicky
xtremevicky Original post #1
Jul 18, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Hey Everybody ,

Well , I just shifted to a new place and was wondering what to do about the setup at home ?

Options :-

1. Buy a Wifi-Router and take Modem from BSNL

2. Buy a Wifi-Router + Modem ?

Which is the better option ? and I would be needing the names of Routers :p
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #2
Jul 18, 2011 at 3:13 PM
I would suggest the first option. The BSNL modem is enough just add a Wi-Fi setup.

Remember to have a secure password for the Wi-Fi so that others can borrow your Wi-Fi :wink:
nims11
nims11 #3
Jul 18, 2011 at 4:54 PM
or get an ADSL wifi router.
BSNL also gives ADSL wifi router by the name Type-2.
i don't know if they are good but i have not heard negative reviews regarding type-2
xtremevicky
xtremevicky #4
Jul 18, 2011 at 5:17 PM
I dont want to buy there Wifi Router . I will buy one that is for sure ! Which one is my question ?

Belkin F7D1301Zb Basic Router (N150)
and
Belkin F7D1401Zb Basic Modem Router (N150)

Which one of the above ?
nims11
nims11 #5
Jul 18, 2011 at 5:42 PM
if you don't want to buy a modem separately, the second one is for u.
TechPlex
TechPlex #6
Jul 24, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Xtremevicky knows very well that the BSNL routers are weak in terms of signal range. nor they provide N type routers. Belkin is good. But also check for D-Link range of routers. they are award winning.
it_waaznt_me
it_waaznt_me #7
Jul 24, 2011 at 11:52 PM
I'd recommend Buffalo ADSL N Router .. I've used it and it works great ... The network range is much better ..

If you have an unlimited connection and are willing to spend some monies, I'd say you go for a router which has an inbuilt torrent client and a hard disk so that you wont have to keep your computer running for downloads ..
G
grinning_devil #8
Jul 25, 2011 at 12:12 AM
If you are opting for an unlimited internet plan - which I am sure you will - spend some money on the below router - this will ensure that you'll save a lot $$$$ in the longer run.

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Networks- ASUS RT-N16

The above has a bit-torrent client + USB port for plugging in a USB storage device - eliminating the need to keep the system turned ON 24*7 just for the sake of downloading !!
xtremevicky
xtremevicky #9
Jul 25, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Update : I have got Spectra.net who only gave me a Lan Wire and there is no modem ! :|

Got myself Belkin N150 and will now today try and make a wifi connection . They have given Static IP :|
saswat23
saswat23 #10
Jul 25, 2011 at 9:01 PM
update your results ASAP..
xtremevicky
xtremevicky #11
Jul 25, 2011 at 11:49 PM
Yo ! The Wifi is up and running .

Router : Belkin N150
ISP : Spectranet
Plan : 512 Kbps Day / 1 Mbps Night
FUP : Suppose to be 60Gb. After 60 Gb 256 !
Price : 1K
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noob #12
Jul 27, 2011 at 1:41 PM
Very costly bro. I have same cable net plan from Syscon. no FUP , Price 550 RS
asingh
asingh #13
Jul 27, 2011 at 2:25 PM
grinning_devil said:
If you are opting for an unlimited internet plan - which I am sure you will - spend some money on the below router - this will ensure that you'll save a lot $$$$ in the longer run.

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Networks- ASUS RT-N16

The above has a bit-torrent client + USB port for plugging in a USB storage device - eliminating the need to keep the system turned ON 24*7 just for the sake of downloading !!
Click to expand...

The is interesting. Has anyone tried it for torrent clients successfully with an attached HDD.
xtremevicky
xtremevicky #14
Jul 28, 2011 at 2:37 PM
noob said:
Very costly bro. I have same cable net plan from Syscon. no FUP , Price 550 RS
Click to expand...

What can I say , Bangalore is a expensive city :|