Modem router recommendation

[MattSAU2XR8]

Hey guys,

Hope this is the correct place to post, otherwise mods please move.

I need to buy myself a new modem for my impending Broadband connection. I figured on getting a so called 'wifi modem router' so that I don't have cables running everywhere, and I can also use it to supply my phone and Ipad when at home. Only trouble is that there's so many to choose from and the reviews are full of techno-babble.

What I really need is:

1. Not particularly fast, just adequate, eg. my current mobile internet is quite adequately fast

2. Reliable, i.e. does not 'drop out' all the time, particulary if I'm downloading lectures etc.. I've heard that some modems can be programmed to reset themselves once a day at 0300 or similar to maintain reliability during the day?

3. Not ridiculously expensive.

Any recommendations?

Regards,

Matt

[duaned]

TP Link D7 ($160) or if you want the best, the ASUS DSL AC68U is it but at the top end of pricing, $300. I have one and it's brilliant.

[aussiblue]

I would agree with a TP Link one. I am using an TPlink N750 which now outdated has been very reliable.

[JC]

My mate has a Fritzbox and swears by it.

I have a Netgear DGND3700 - N600 Wireless Dual Band, and it's been the most reliable modem we've had (touch wood). Under $200 everywhere (closer to $150 at some places)

[lilmattie]

It depends on your type of broadband as well.

I'm guessing ADSL since you're asking about a modem/router?

If you're looking at cable or NBN, you will need a broadband router that connects to the NTU. Or if you're getting ADSL2+ you will need an ADSL2+ modem/router.

The difference between the two is that the modem/router has the RJ11 socket to attach the phone line which has the ADSL service activated on it. The broadband router has a RJ45 (standard network cable) WAN port for the connection to the Cable/NBN NTU.

At my work - We use the Draytek products for our ADSL customers. They're good reliable units. Nice web interface and easy to configure. They can be purchased with integrated wireless, although we prefer to use a different Wireless Access Point to achieve that.

http://www.draytek.com.au/products/x...r2710e-series/

[aussiblue]

I have cable broadband so my TP Link comments are in that context. I also use a Netgear WN25500RP range extender and that keeps losing my Nokia Smartphones and has to be turned of and on again to find them.

[a-total-tool]

At work, we sell the Billion 7800NXL to basic customers. An advanced, sturdy unit that can be monitored/configured remotely. Only has 2.4Ghz WiFi, but supports USB modem failover (a lot of our customers leave a USB modem plugged into the back of the unit for if their ADSL/EFM falls over.
Can be bought retail from MSY for $127. Supports WAN stacking (for if you upgrade to fibre/EFM/NBN internet in the future).
If you live in a high density area (apartment buildings or other areas where there are likely to be lots of wireless networks), I would recommend a Billion 7800DXL. Very similar to the 7800NXL, but has dual band (2.4/5Ghz) WiFi.

http://au.billion.com/products/wirel...ac7800nxl.html

[zilo]

Get one that can take a 3/4g sim card as a backup.

A cheapass dlink modem router for 60 bucks will easily do the job.

make sure it has about 4 ports so that it is in fact a router not just a modem.

[nikko2]

Originally Posted by duaned

TP Link D7 ($160) or if you want the best, the ASUS DSL AC68U is it but at the top end of pricing, $300. I have one and it's brilliant.

+1 for the Archer D7, been the most stable modem/router I have owned.

[malazn mafia]

Draytek

[cheap]

You will get many different views, for what it's worth I use Billion and all of my techo-nerdy employees switched from Billion and now use Draytek.

[baboon]

If you are on iinet, I recommend the Budii lite