Which modem to get?

[AroundWayOtherThe]

Hey guys,

 

Just setting up internet for my new place and I need to get a modem/router to fit it. Not exactly a networking guru so plz go easy on the jargon.

 

Requirments:

• Cheap (however, am willing to play a fair price if it's worth the investment). Hopefully under $75, so is wireless AC really worth it?
   
• Able to cope with 4-5 people LAN parties
   
• Able to cope with the amazing Australian internet speeds (advertised up to 20Mbps, so probably more like 10Mbps)
   
• Easy to use/set up
   
• Strong enough to broadcast through 3 walls (2 bathroom, 1 hallway)

 

Cheers in advance

[Luc401]

modem or router?

[AroundWayOtherThe]

modem or router?

 

Modem/router combo... which would probably just be a modem, right?

[antoainb]

Modem/router combo... which would probably just be a modem, right?

 

I don't know what ISP you have but normally they give you the modem. I don't even know if you can buy one. If you want wifi you want a router, have a look at this one: http://www.tp-link.com/lk/products/details/?model=TL-WDR4300 (TP-LINK N750)

[AroundWayOtherThe]

I don't know what ISP you have but normally they give you the modem. I don't even know if you can buy one. If you want wifi you want a router, have a look at this one: http://www.tp-link.com/lk/products/details/?model=TL-WDR4300 (TP-LINK N750)

 

Normally you do, but this plan comes specifically without one. And it's a $110 extra for some crappy one has the following description

 

Wireless 4 Port ADSL2+ Modem Router

• Fully featured ADSL2+ modem router
• Broadcom chipset
• Wireless N - speeds of up to 300Mbps
• Two high performance external antennas
• Four LAN ports for multiple wired connections
• Advanced wireless security
• IPv6 support
• Includes one Filter/Splitter*

Not even a model number

[dalekphalm]

I don't know what ISP you have but normally they give you the modem. I don't even know if you can buy one. If you want wifi you want a router, have a look at this one: http://www.tp-link.com/lk/products/details/?model=TL-WDR4300 (TP-LINK N750)

You certainly can buy modems. Many ISP's, especially smaller indie ones, allow you to purchase your own and waive the modem rental fee (often $5-8 a month). This practice is common in North America.

 

Normally you do, but this plan comes specifically without one. And it's a $110 extra for some crappy one has the following description

 

Wireless 4 Port ADSL2+ Modem Router

• Fully featured ADSL2+ modem router
• Broadcom chipset
• Wireless N - speeds of up to 300Mbps
• Two high performance external antennas
• Four LAN ports for multiple wired connections
• Advanced wireless security
• IPv6 support
• Includes one Filter/Splitter*

Not even a model number

We'll need to know what type of modem you'll need.

 

What kind of internet do you have? Cable? DSL? Do you know which iteration? (DOCSIS 2.0/3.0, aDSLV2, vDSL, etc)

 

What is the speed of the package? Both upload and download. This will determine what variation of each technology (For example, if it's 16Mb/1Mb DSL, then it's probably aDSLV2, if it's faster like 50M/10M then it's probably vDSL, if it's 35/1 Cable, then it's likely DOCSIS 2.0, if it's 150/15 then it's DOCSIS 3.0).

[antoainb]

You certainly can buy modems. Many ISP's, especially smaller indie ones, allow you to purchase your own and waive the modem rental fee (often $5-8 a month). This practice is common in North America.

 

Ok, I didn't know that. Here in Portugal all of the ISPs provide you the modem.