Wireless Modem Router
$ 49.99 *
wonder if it will do voip for me?
wonder if iinet will nto hassle me about not supporting or installing this as they have done with my previous router buy. netgear dv 834Gv a G not an N.
a newbie so not confident about DIY networks.
or additional bits for voip.
yes they have not been informative
but does it do VOIP as well? if TP?
no, it wont do voip unless u get a voip router. then ur voip router can connect directly to ur modem or thru this router
It will also not do 300mbps for lan to wireless as its a 10/100.
iiNet has nothign to do with this router as its just a router. not a router-modem.
This device will plugin to ur modem or bob or whatever else u got from iinet
"High speed ADSL modem" how is that not a modem? Although it sounds like an ADSL1 modem but still a modem
Sorry didnt see that. I must be still sleeping.
In that case iinet may not be happy with u but if u have the settings for iinet im sure ur network will work. but as i said before u will still need another voip router
most probably the TP-Link TD-W8961ND
http://www.tp-link.com.au/products/details/?categoryid=219&m…
I always find Wireless N/100mbit ethernet really stupid. I also can't work out whats taking 1Gbit ethernet to take off on lower end routers (1gbit switches are insanely cheap..)
thank you and code xd FYI
I think wireless N with 100mbit ethernet is just so that your wireless devices can stream video as that's what most people use them for i.e. consoles streaming, internet tv's steaming etc. The internet in Australia just isn't fast enough to warrant a 1000mbit connection anyway. My connection using 100mbit is doing great for adsl2+ so unless you want your devices to share large files or stream to each other over ethernet it really doesn't matter.
Apparently it is TD-W8961 ND.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1903919
Uses cheaper Trendchip. Others are saying you are better off with the TD-W8960 which uses Broadcom chip, but is $8 more expensive.
I agree get the TD-w8960. broadcom is heaps better than TrendChip. Trendchip just cant deal with noise on lines. will keep dropping the connection.
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I have the TD-W8960 and it's pretty much the best modem I've used.. The wireless is stable and compatible, never had any issues with it.
They also come with a 3 year warranty, which is remarkably easy to complete; I thought my modem was failing recently, so I got it replaced, ended up being the ADSL line.. For the warranty process, you contact TP-Link for a claim number, then just return it to place of purchase, in my case, MSY just down the road.
I use the W8960 too and it is very speedy and rarely drops out, I network (2 network printers and a a desktop with it) as well as a laptop wirelessly; and even came with a line splitter. And they have 24/7 support. =) This is compared to the N150 Belkin modem/router I had before that was ugly, slow and had low signal.
ty will check this out!
imo the design of the top of the case looks hideous
wonder if it will do voip for me?
if it did voip they would certainly advertise it
im still waiting for ADSL modems that have wireless N to have giagbit support at reasonable prices.
No point in having Wireless N without gigabit lan ports. unless all u use is wireless
Just any fyi, dse are doing 40% off d-link modems
They don't appear to have any decent priced ones on their website, even with the 40% off.. Brings the prices down to about MSY-level.
problem is they r dlink modems
I would honestly recommend people to leave this modem/router alone. Sure it will do N wireless but most likely terribly, the modem itself is a terrible design for a home network. Wireless N with 100mbit ports what a joke. Do yourself a favor do a bit more research spend a bit more money and buy yourself a decent modem router. This is not something I would recommend grabbing the cheapest things around for. You should actually know what model you want and find the cheapest around. Do you go out and buy the 300 dollar laptops that are out there to replace your current laptop because they are dirt cheap?
I work in I.T and I don't know how many times I have looked at wireless networks with some shit wireless router and the business/person are always wondering why it barely penetrates through walls. If it's not that the chipset or firmware on the routers themselves are terrible.
Well it's hard to say, the reliable stuff like billion business range is good but wireless seems to be a weak point in all the combo modems/routers/wifi I have come across. If you are connecting a lot of wireless devices or trying to go through several walls a combo device probably won't cut it. However if you aren't going through walls or connecting many devices then it probably would be fine. (Remember mobiles count as devices as well)
I also saw in that post you are trying to use one as a NAS, if it is for light use I guess that could be alright but if you plan on streaming or quick speeds just don't.
For a BUSINESS, they should be using a separate ADSL modem and WiFi AP.. Nothing like a single point of failure…
For a home user, the TP-Link TD-W8960 is a great compromise between price/features/support.
Single ADSL conneciton (Single point of failure)
Single WIFI router (Single point of failure)
No difference in my view.
Big difference.. If your combo modem/WiFi blows up, the whole business could be down, even more if you're using the switch in it as well. Just because you're a small businesses, doesn't mean you have to make stupid decisions.
Get a cheap, decent ADSL modem, that will do the job better and pair it with the gear that does the job best. ADSL tech doesn't change as often as WiFi, same goes for Ethernet.
And re: ADSL and businesses, we used to use ADSL for our internet traffic, as it was the cheapest option. Everything else went via a fibre connection - stable, but expensive. $20 DLink used to perform the best, used about 30 of them nationwide. Minimal issues.
Most businesses I deal with don't use ADSL.
However it is always a strange sight when you see a business using a $2000 dollar cisco router, another 5000 on a firewall and there delivering the wireless is some shitty 50 dollar Dlink modem wifi combo.
that's because it does the job and was something that implemented after the entire system was put in so they needed something cheap and its been there since.
This is a consumer device, and for 99.9% of people it will be absolutely fine. Also, most people will simply buy such things from DSE/HN/OW etc so their prices are normally MUCH higher.
For $50 it's good value as is the the TD-W8960 which I personally use.
Most users just have a handful of devices at best, and most aren't hitting a server or NAS continuosly, in fact most won't even know what a server or NAS is so the bandwidth of the Ethernet ports is not an issue..!
They simply connect to "the internet" and are lucky to even approach max ADSL2+ speeds such that even 802.11b would suffice.
Trend Vs Broadcomm gets a lot of discussion - I've used both personally and professionally but have no firm views.
ADSL modems DO vary and some are better than others, some overheat, some suffer from blown capacitors etc but unless you have evidence how can you comment? We all have personal favourites/hates etc for various reasons.
If you really need Gigabit networking at home, the most cost effective way is to simply buy an unmanaged switch - you'll get an 8 port one for about $60/80, and hang any high bandwidth devices off that e.g. a server and the ADSL modem router. In this case the ADSL modem router will handle IP address allocation either via DHCP or manually and the switch highspeed networking e.g. bulk file transfer from server/NAS/laptop.
Also remember that wired will ALWAYS beat WiFI for streaming although a 1080p movie etc will quite happily stream across 802.11n and if you're lucky 802.11g.
got to better than BELKIN
you've got to be better at TYPIN!
You can get a modem/router that is of a known quality from MSY for about the same price, why risk it on gear that you don't know would be any good or not. Sure you can take it back to Aldi but it is still a waste of time and hassle with an unreliable internet connection if it doesn't work out, when you can be sure that you will get it working reliably in the first place instead.
You are correct, there is also an issue with the description on this modem, its ADSL? What sort of ADSL, is it a 1, 2 or 2+? What speed is it rated at? Even if this modem is fast its questionable if it would handle IPTV well, and forget about VoIP. It is unlikely if this modem will perform at N speeds for N rated equipment.
Best to get a quality modem by a brand name, there can be some much better results regarding sync speed and stability, and this can vary depending on the distance from the exchange.
Dick Smith is having 40% off D-Link equipment at the moment.
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/68669
You're better to get one of those that's compatible with custom DD-WRT firmware.
thank you all
will check with iinet about TD-w8960 modem router acceptability.
I got that modem for my ex, it's been going strong for over 12 months now for her on TPG. I would recommend going for it and I can't see why it wouldn't work with iiNet's DSLAMs. It also has a Broadcom chipset which tend to perform more stable on longer lines and that was the main reason I chose it….
if you bought it for your ex, it has to be good.. :P
The problem with wireless is that all routers have b/g/n and n is 150/300/600. If one device connects to your wireless using the g range that means ALL devices have to SHARE that g range meaning if you have 3 devices and 2 are 600mb N capable they ALL use and SHARE that 56mb connection i.e. they get like 18mb connection each. If you're in business or you are having issues you need to go into user interface and not allow those devices to connect. By the way know someone who set up a 600N share in a cupboard downstairs and upstairs people still got great connection. You want multiple arial's with dual band and you will reach anything anywhere.
The Aldi at North Sydney still has a stack of these.
All gone today.
There's at least one left in Chatswood, in the display case.
it a decent router if its the TP-link router. but lack of detail concerns me!