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Need Wifi for home @ 2-3K (MTNL broadband)

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amit.tiger12 Original post #1
Dec 28, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Hii friends..
I want to install Wifi connection in my home.
I have MTNL broadband connection with telephone line.
I'm confused over broadband and triband.

I am providing link of my Internet Plan = DSL_Unlimited_650_Combo
Combo Plans - MTNL Mumbai

I'm using Nexus 5 device. And want to use wifi on this.
Nexus 5 WLAN details (GSMARENA)= Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot

My home has 800 sq.feet area. Will install wifi between Bedroom and hall, both are side by side. Will use wifi from every corner of home. So please help me.

I searched alot for which wifi router to buy.
I found this link = Buyers' guide for Wi-Fi router - Times Of India
I'm using MTNL broadband and have internet modem. So, I think, I will need only wifi router. Please help me to find out.
Single band? dual band? Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (which standard to use)? want full speed connection from all corner of my home if possible. please help.

will buy on 30 dec.
vipul619
Dec 28, 2013 at 11:23 AM
I cannot be specific as to which model you should buy, but I'll list a few points.

1. Don't buy a router only. Buy a adsl+router. It will be double the cost but, you'll not have to keep 2 separate devices and also you need not pay 50rs monthly rental in vain for the current modem. Return it.

2. For that area buy a Netgear or Belkin. Tplink has issues with MTNL, at least my friend did.
The Incinerator
Dec 28, 2013 at 1:45 PM
If you do not need a modem but just a router get this TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless N Router (TL-WR841N) - Buy @ Rs.1589/- Online | Snapdeal.com

For ADSL get this *www.snapdeal.com/product/tplink-300mbps-wireless-n-adsl2/640520
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Dec 28, 2013 at 5:17 PM
get W8968 from snapdeal for ~2200 as it also has support for 3g usb modems.
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amit.tiger12 #5
Dec 28, 2013 at 8:32 PM
I cannot be specific as to which model you should buy, but I'll list a few points.

1. Don't buy a router only. Buy a adsl+router. It will be double the cost but, you'll not have to keep 2 separate devices and also you need not pay 50rs monthly rental in vain for the current modem. Return it.

2. For that area buy a Netgear or Belkin. Tplink has issues with MTNL, at least my friend did.

Actually I have ADSL Modem (I bought that, I'm not giving rent for that)
What about D'link router? I have D'link adsl modem. So suggest router which suites me best.

If you do not need a modem but just a router get this TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless N Router (TL-WR841N) - Buy @ Rs.1589/- Online | Snapdeal.com

For ADSL get this *www.snapdeal.com/product/tplink-300mbps-wireless-n-adsl2/640520

How is this router?
D-Link DSL-2750U Wireless N ADSL2 4-Port Wi-Fi Router
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Dec 29, 2013 at 8:02 PM
tp-link modems are better than dlink modems.
The Incinerator
Dec 31, 2013 at 12:43 PM
I have had very good experience with DLink for the last 2 years ,so I would say yes it is great.
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amit.tiger12 #8
Dec 31, 2013 at 3:08 PM
I have had very good experience with DLink for the last 2 years ,so I would say yes it is great.

My friend is also using d'link router and modem for 3 years.. he has no issues with that.. I'm also using d'link modem for 5 years.
Can you suggest any good router for me.?
other than this = D-Link DSL-2750U Wireless N ADSL2 4-Port Wi-Fi Router - D-Link: Flipkart.com

how to find rj45 or rj11? what i need (rj45 or rj11)?
The Incinerator
Dec 31, 2013 at 5:07 PM
If you have a telephone line or Dial up connection you would require a modem based router or RJ 11. If you have DSL broadband you are good with a RJ 45 based router.
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amit.tiger12 #10
Jan 3, 2014 at 9:48 AM
If you have a telephone line or Dial up connection you would require a modem based router or RJ 11. If you have DSL broadband you are good with a RJ 45 based router.

Thnx.. then i require rj 11 and rj 45.
thanks for help.

So RJ 11 is router with modem? right?
And RJ 45 is router without modem?

In that case, I'm using modem for internet, so do I need router with modem?
Vyom
Vyom #11
Jan 3, 2014 at 12:08 PM
Thnx.. then i require rj 11 and rj 45.
thanks for help.

So RJ 11 is router with modem? right?
And RJ 45 is router without modem?

In that case, I'm using modem for internet, so do I need router with modem?

MTNL usually provides an Internet Connection with a Telephone Line. That means, you do need a Modem cum Router (that is, Router with modem).
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amit.tiger12 #12
Jan 4, 2014 at 6:50 PM
MTNL usually provides an Internet Connection with a Telephone Line. That means, you do need a Modem cum Router (that is, Router with modem).

okay thanks...
So now will buy this router..
D-Link DSL-2750U Wireless N ADSL2 4-Port Wi-Fi Router - D-Link: Flipkart.com
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amit.tiger12 #13
Jan 29, 2015 at 7:04 PM
Thanks all for suggestion..
Tp-link 740N, was my purchase..

close the thread...
Vyom
Vyom #14
Jan 29, 2015 at 8:15 PM
Congo for purchase.