I plan to buy a wireless modem/router of my own before booking the connection. Can you guys suggest some good make/model# of wireless modem/router that work smoothly with both linux and mtnl?
Lamington Road (Grant Road) is a good place for Computer Hardware.
I'd suggest taking the cheapest ADSL modem that Mtnl will give you, and taking a Netgear / Linksys Wireless router.
I use a Netgear 54 Mbps WGR 614 http://cgi.ebay.in/Netgear-54-Mbps-WGR-614-Wireless-WiFi-Router-54-Mbps-/320529906394?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item4aa1123ada which works very well for a 1500 - 2000 sq feet area.
Linux compatibility isn't an issue with it.
Dear All,
Thanks for all the suggestions and pointers.
Sahil Dave
On Sat, May 15, 2010 at 6:52 PM, Sahil Dave sahil.dave19@gmail.com wrote:
Dear All,
Thanks for all the suggestions and pointers.
For the record, I own my own router (D-Link DSL-502T) which is the same/
similar to the CPE MTNL provides. It's wired, so it doesn't answer OP's question, but I haven't had the MTNL guys blame my router in the few times I've had trouble.
On 16-May-2010, at 7:10 AM, Easwar Hariharan wrote:
On Sat, May 15, 2010 at 6:52 PM, Sahil Dave sahil.dave19@gmail.com wrote:
Dear All,
Thanks for all the suggestions and pointers.
For the record, I own my own router (D-Link DSL-502T) which is the same/
similar to the CPE MTNL provides. It's wired, so it doesn't answer OP's question, but I haven't had the MTNL guys blame my router in the few times I've had trouble.
Actually, on the 3 occasions that MTNL guys did blame my dsl model, it turned out to be absolutely right. We replaced the modem and it started working perfectly. In such cases, there are 2 quick ways to check. Take the modem to another location where mtnl broadband is working perfectly and test your modem there or (as we did) borrow a working modem from a friend and test if there is still a problem.
-- Regards, Easwar Registered Linux user #442065 -- http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
On Mon, 2010-05-17 at 00:25 +0530, Saswata Banerjee & Associates wrote:
Actually, on the 3 occasions that MTNL guys did blame my dsl model, it turned out to be absolutely right. We replaced the modem and it started working perfectly. In such cases, there are 2 quick ways to check. Take the modem to another location where mtnl broadband is working perfectly and test your modem there or (as we did) borrow a working modem from a friend and test if there is still a problem.
So, what would you suggest? Going with your own modem or taking the one from MTNL?
Thanks
Sahil Dave
On 17-May-2010, at 12:41 AM, Sahil Dave wrote:
On Mon, 2010-05-17 at 00:25 +0530, Saswata Banerjee & Associates wrote:
Actually, on the 3 occasions that MTNL guys did blame my dsl model, it turned out to be absolutely right. We replaced the modem and it started working perfectly. In such cases, there are 2 quick ways to check. Take the modem to another location where mtnl broadband is working perfectly and test your modem there or (as we did) borrow a working modem from a friend and test if there is still a problem.
So, what would you suggest? Going with your own modem or taking the one from MTNL?
I do not know what the commercials are (what they are charging for the modem and whether there is any monthly rent for it). I have been told that they are charging you Rs. 800 upfront for it. The DSL modem i got from lamington cost be 1250 about a year back. Dont know if prices changed now.
But if commercials / price are not the deciding factor, i would prefer getting my own modem. a. If it gets spoilt (and they do get spoilt in about 2 years time anyway), you can quickly replace yours. In case of MTNL you have to wait for them to get you another one. b. Dlink and other DSL modems you buy (generally) have better security and firewall c. Dlink modems have an accessible linux terminal which gives you lot more flexibility and control (i have seen it done at 2 clients offices, with remote management, etc, but i didnt bother to decide how it was to be done).
On rider on the commercials, if you change from MTNL to another provider, you can carry your modem with you if its your own. On the other hand, i have a dlink dsl modem lying at my office idle as airtel to whom i switched gave me a free modem already preset and preconfigured to my specification..........
Hope that helps.
Thanks
Sahil Dave
On 17-May-2010, at 12:41 AM, Sahil Dave wrote:
On Mon, 2010-05-17 at 00:25 +0530, Saswata Banerjee & Associates wrote:
Actually, on the 3 occasions that MTNL guys did blame my dsl model, it turned out to be absolutely right. We replaced the modem and it started working perfectly. In such cases, there are 2 quick ways to check. Take the modem to another location where mtnl broadband is working perfectly and test your modem there or (as we did) borrow a working modem from a friend and test if there is still a problem.
So, what would you suggest? Going with your own modem or taking the one from MTNL?
Oops, just realised that the original question was different from my answer. If you want a dsl + wifi modem all rolled into one, then buy your own, dont take the mtnl one. Having a single modem for both makes more sense, if nothing else, at least for needing only 1 power point and lesser wires cluttering up your desk.
Thanks
Sahil Dave
On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 12:41 AM, Sahil Dave sahil.dave19@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, 2010-05-17 at 00:25 +0530, Saswata Banerjee & Associates wrote:
Actually, on the 3 occasions that MTNL guys did blame my dsl model, it turned out to be absolutely right. We replaced the modem and it started working perfectly. In such cases, there are 2 quick ways to check. Take the modem to another location where mtnl broadband is working perfectly and test your modem there or (as we did) borrow a working modem from a friend and test if there is still a problem.
So, what would you suggest? Going with your own modem or taking the one from MTNL?
CPE (aka DSL modem) monthly rental is _waived_ if you go with an *unlimited plan* see here for details:
http://mumbai.mtnl.net.in/triband/htm/tariff.htm
I have been on an unlimited plan ever since it was offered by MTNL Mumbai. Over the last 5 years, I have gone through 2 modem replacements. One Caveat - you need to keep the original kit they give in a safe place, CAT 5 cable included because during replacement the chap wants to see everything little piece they gave you - a minor annoyance.
-- Arun Khan
On 17-May-2010, at 10:19 AM, Arun Khan wrote:
On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 12:41 AM, Sahil Dave sahil.dave19@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, 2010-05-17 at 00:25 +0530, Saswata Banerjee & Associates wrote:
Actually, on the 3 occasions that MTNL guys did blame my dsl model, it turned out to be absolutely right. We replaced the modem and it started working perfectly. In such cases, there are 2 quick ways to check. Take the modem to another location where mtnl broadband is working perfectly and test your modem there or (as we did) borrow a working modem from a friend and test if there is still a problem.
So, what would you suggest? Going with your own modem or taking the one from MTNL?
CPE (aka DSL modem) monthly rental is _waived_ if you go with an *unlimited plan* see here for details:
http://mumbai.mtnl.net.in/triband/htm/tariff.htm
I have been on an unlimited plan ever since it was offered by MTNL Mumbai. Over the last 5 years, I have gone through 2 modem replacements. One Caveat - you need to keep the original kit they give in a safe place, CAT 5 cable included because during replacement the chap wants to see everything little piece they gave you - a minor annoyance.
How much time did it take to get you a new modem ?
-- Arun Khan
On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 10:53 AM, Saswata Banerjee & Associates scrapo@saswatabanerjee.com wrote:
On 17-May-2010, at 10:19 AM, Arun Khan wrote:
CPE (aka DSL modem) monthly rental is _waived_ if you go with an *unlimited plan* see here for details:
http://mumbai.mtnl.net.in/triband/htm/tariff.htm
I have been on an unlimited plan ever since it was offered by MTNL Mumbai. Over the last 5 years, I have gone through 2 modem replacements. One Caveat - you need to keep the original kit they give in a safe place, CAT 5 cable included because during replacement the chap wants to see everything little piece they gave you - a minor annoyance.
How much time did it take to get you a new modem ?
A couple of days - the units are refurbished (ditto if you were to purchase a new modem independently).
-- Arun Khan
On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 10:19 AM, Arun Khan knura9@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 12:41 AM, Sahil Dave sahil.dave19@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, 2010-05-17 at 00:25 +0530, Saswata Banerjee & Associates wrote:
Actually, on the 3 occasions that MTNL guys did blame my dsl model, it
turned out to be absolutely right. We replaced the modem and it started working perfectly.
In such cases, there are 2 quick ways to check. Take the modem to
another location where mtnl broadband is working perfectly and test your modem there or (as we did) borrow a working modem from a friend and test if there is still a problem.
So, what would you suggest? Going with your own modem or taking the one from MTNL?
Do not think too much about this. Just go for the ADSL/Wifi 4 port combo router from Dlink or Belkin. The Dlink G version is around 3200 and the Belkin N version is around 4200.
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