Need a WiFi N router with ADSL2+ support

[Solved]Need a WiFi N router with ADSL2+ support

Hi,
I have a BSNL broadband connection. I want to buy a wireless N router within 3.5K with ADSL2+ support.

I want as large wireless range as possible. It should be atleast N150, although N300 is preferred. I will be using it for HD movie streaming, some local Urt multiplayer sessions and web browsing.

I have this router in mind
D-Link DSL-2750U Wireless N ADSL2+ 4-Port Wi-Fi Router | Router | Flipkart.com but any other suggestions are welcome.

I know that wireless routers with ADSL modems built-in do not support DD-Wrt but, neither can I afford 2 devices nor do I have the space to put them.

EDIT: Placed order for the TP-Link TD-W8961ND from PrimeABGB.com for Rs. 2210 (incl. shipping charges). On the recommendation of GhorMaanas.

Hope it performs well and doesn't have connection dropping issue.

you could also look in the combo of a modem and a wireless router within 3.5k if am not wrong, though ofcourse if you could make some space. get a 410TC1 modem from here and use it with this or this

tp-link and asus routers have ddwrt support, though you need to search specifically according to model.

if you wish to buy an ADSL2+ modem+router, then you could also get this

let others also suggest

GhorMaanas said:
you could also look in the combo of a modem and a wireless router within 3.5k if am not wrong, though ofcourse if you could make some space. get a 410TC1 modem from here and use it with this or this

tp-link and asus routers have ddwrt support, though you need to search specifically according to model.

if you wish to buy an ADSL2+ modem+router, then you could also get this

let others also suggest

I already have a ADSL modem. I really don't have the space to use 2 devices.

so do you want to use your current modem in conjunction with a wireless router, or would want to sell your current modem and get a combo ADSL router like the 2750U ?

could you please tell us what brand/model is your current modem ?

I want a combo router.

I will not sell my current device, which is a bsnl provided wireless modem.

so if you want a combo router, then buying that TP-Link router that i suggested earlier is HIGHLY recommended. Tenida bought one today. have a look at it here (post #15315):

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/show-off/45694-post-your-latest-purchase-511.html#post1684057

TD-W8961ND - Welcome to TP-LINK

also, you could surrender your BSNL modem back. i think it would be of no use, and you would unnecessarily keep paying rent for it every month (ie, if BSNL takes rent for its CPE/modem, as MTNL does).

Are there any advantages of the TP Link router over the D-link router that I selected?

I didn't see that TP Link model when I was browsing flipkart. I ain't gonna find these routers here and so I have to buy online. And for that I only trust flipkart.

Ok. Now I am very much confused. The TP-Link router has a very easy to setup interface, as opposed to the messy ui of the D-link routers.

Dunno which one to choose.

C

I bought 2750U 2 months back and the UI is not at all confusing. I did read about interface being horrible and everything but I configured the modem within 2 minutes and it was ready. Though I would not suggest you to go for it because the connection keeps dropping. It drops twice or thrice in a day.

I never faced this dropping connection problem in my earlier router. Also, the router is just across the room and the 'range bars' keeping going from 1 bar to 5 bar. That thing is never stable. Though I never noticed any speed difference or anything.

The 2750U looks sleek and nice and doesn't run very hot after long usage. I haven't used any other modem+router combo so no idea if others have this connection drop problem or not.

Also, I have read that 3G USB data cards don't work with 2750U. Haven't tried it though.

Has anyone bought any stuff from primeabgb here in Assam? How is their service?

Chirag said:
I bought 2750U 2 months back and the UI is not at all confusing. I did read about interface being horrible and everything but I configured the modem within 2 minutes and it was ready. Though I would not suggest you to go for it because the connection keeps dropping. It drops twice or thrice in a day.

I never faced this dropping connection problem in my earlier router. Also, the router is just across the room and the 'range bars' keeping going from 1 bar to 5 bar. That thing is never stable. Though I never noticed any speed difference or anything.

The 2750U looks sleek and nice and doesn't run very hot after long usage. I haven't used any other modem+router combo so no idea if others have this connection drop problem or not.

Also, I have read that 3G USB data cards don't work with 2750U. Haven't tried it though.

Thank you for the reply.

The connection dropping problem is because of noise in the telephone wire. Please check it via your local telephone exchange. Happened to me too. Turned out that about 3 meters of wire was faulty and they replaced it. No connection drops ever since. Except on bad weather.

Yes, Prime ABGB is a good and reliable store.

C

@papul - Is it? I never faced the connection drops earlier. Like never. It started the day I got 2750U.

I think the D-Link DSL-2750U can stream contents from an external source as it has a USB port in it
but the TP Link model doesn't have one..

Its a major omission in my point of view..

lets ask Tenida what made him to choose that model...?

A cousin of mine has the D-Link DSL-2730U, really not worth getting it. Connection drop is regular issue. Even signal strength is weak. I know its a N150 router but still signal strength never goes above 2 or (3 in rare case) even if we are in the next room. Even in the same room signal strength is 4 mostly. I dont know why.
Also some complain the same about DSL-2750U.

Xbox said:
I think the D-Link DSL-2750U can stream contents from an external source as it has a USB port in it
but the TP Link model doesn't have one..

Its a major omission in my point of view..

lets ask Tenida what made him to choose that model...?

I think I read some where that the USB is limited to speeds of 2.5 MBps only. Basically, all I want is good range. I am now thinking of buying the TP-LINK router. Even sent a pm to Tenida. Waiting for his reply.

But availability might be an issue.

I noticed something on the TP-Link router manual. Seems like the router has a printed antenna on the body along with the 2 extended antennas.

Will wait for another 2 days. Let's see what Tenida has to say.

saswat23 said:
A cousin of mine has the D-Link DSL-2730U, really not worth getting it. Connection drop is regular issue. Even signal strength is weak. I know its a N150 router but still signal strength never goes above 2 or (3 in rare case) even if we are in the next room. Even in the same room signal strength is 4 mostly. I dont know why.
Also some complain the same about DSL-2750U.

Disagree....I am using this modem for the past 6 month. No issues till now..Good range all across my house and no connection drops till now.

Placed order for the TP-Link TD-W8961ND from PrimeABGB.com for Rs. 2210 (incl. shipping charges). On the recommendation of GhorMaanas.

Hope it performs well and doesn't have connection dropping issue.

S

how is the performance of the router u bought..
can u pls share some of urs exp..

i am also in same issue with DLink 2750 & tplinkW8961nd

It's good. Performs well. I only have one device with me at the moment, but friends regularly bring their laptops to my home and take/give stuff from/to my desktop via wifi. Transfer a lot of movies and TV shows. Speeds are good.

S

Thanks Papul

C

I am using 2750U and it had a lot of connection drop issues. I attached a splitter to every phone in the house and also to the router. There have been almost no connection drops since then. Been 2 months and maybe 1 or 2 connections drops in these 2 months. I haven't tried USB or transferring files between laptop and desktop so no comments on speed. Regarding range, if the router is in the living room, laptops 30 feet away can easily connect even with single wall in between.