Thread: Confused!!! D-Link or Belkin modem+router

I have Huwaei modem provided by BSNL had Linksys WRT GL wireless router till last week when it got damaged due to lightening.Now i need to add wireless router to BSNL modem but I would prefer combo(Modem+router).Is it good decision?
I have shortlisted two of these combo,D-Link DSL2750 ADSL Modedm+N300 R and Belkin SURF ADSL2+ modem wireless router.Which one is better for long term and moderate to heavy usage?

Both need the BSNL supplied ADSL modem.( wifi routers only )
Recheck here.
Network & Internet - Modem ADSL - www.deltapage.com

If the radius of activity for wifi usage ( say within 20 feet same height/ground level) a 3in 1adslmodem+4lanport + wifi router on
rental basis Rs 80/= may be tried. ( exchange any time if in working condition)
( outright purchase rs 1800 + taxes 10.3% guarantee 6 months or 1 year only )
Commercial models ADSLMODEM +wifi routers cost more.

What is the radius of wifi activity ? and height involved ?
flatcomplex/house etc.
Mention Huawei modem model/number. ( also of Dlink model )
how this survived the Lightning ? but wifi router got damaged ?

DSl2750 adsl modem+N300R may be suitable. ( also cheaper DSL2730)

House is single story one and radius of activity is around 25 feet.Huawei model is Sterlite Smartax MT841 got from BSNL around 6yrs back.
Was using Linksys wifi router,got from states,around same time.Not sure how Huawei modem survived when wifi router,Microtek 800VA UPS and AC's stabilizer got damaged.Everyhting else survived.
Price of both combo is same, ~2500-2600Rs.D-link model is DSL2750U as i mentioned before.I would also prefer N300 speed rather than N150 coz I have panasonic BDP,Samsung 40"LED Tv along with hundred of movies in ext. HDD.You know what i mean...

May be suitable.
If antenna is detachable, a higher gain antenna can be inserted later.
deltapage.com/products.php?product=D%252dLINK-DSL-2750U-ADSL-Modem-%252b-N300-Wireless-Router

http://www.deltapage.com/products.ph...ireless-Router

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MT841 ( type IV) had wifi facility. Now the wlan card ( which is inserted in the unit )will be very difficult to get.
http://www.calcutta.bsnl.co.in/datao...all/mdm07.html

Lightning: Probably via power line. ( earth problem ? not sure )
The adapter for MT841 AC step down transformer or a DC unit.
saved the modem ??

I got good reception with previous setup.So should not be a problem with new setup coz of small radius of wifi activity.
this modem has slot for wifi adapter but i dont want to use it coz i was not able to setup security/password when i tried to use this with same adapter for a day 5yrs back.
IMO router got damaged not coz of power as its power adapter had only its power lead damaged but transformer was ok.Very strange coz i was using locally available compatible adapter coz the original adapter got damaged when i accidently used it w/o step-down transformer when i bought it 5-6 yrs back.Wifi router survived then..
I also heard that wifi router are very prone to lightening,is it so?these may may catching electric current from the air imo!!!!!

Its getting complicated..lol..back to real topic..
Is it good idea to use modem+wifi router than a modem and a wifi router?

i suugest that you have to understand your local geography.
if you are right aaaaat centre of lightening prone areas,
you have tto have a proper ground and some surge protectors from all ( L, N and E to groundthat you have created.
i said thre ground also
afterall we dont know when that ground connection was created and how safe that is.
as per what you pointed, atleaset 2 modems got spoiled due to lightening
what is assurance that the new one , (any make) would be safe, unless you have some protection got arranged?
I had been using mT841 plug in type wifi
it gives good range rally.
adopter, if you need, better use smps type 12V DC 1 amp type. they are sold at 200 to 250, some 'silicon' or other brands.
once you protect, perhaps you would be safe fro now on.

Thanx guys for your input.I ordered D-Link 2750U modem+router from deltapage couple of days back.

http://www.indiabroadband.net/bsnl-b...tml#post332211 (DLINK 2750U wifi N Adsl router - Need Suggestion)

I am facing a similar problem with the range of my wifi modem. The radius from the router is about 50 ft horizontal and then 10 feet vertical downwards. This is obviously long range and my present modem (dna-a211 I) fails to deliver.
Is there any good wifi modem that will cover the above range? Please note that in the range mentioned there are also walls in between.

cheers

@shujashakir
(a)
Where the unit DNA A212 is located? Ground floor or first floor ?
(b)
At which distance the wifi connection fails ?
(c)
Radius of activity 50 feet in either floor possible with an external antenna attachment. ( and upwards/downwards 10 feet ((* conditions apply!)
(d)
Confirm present antenna can be unscrewed from base and additional external antenna attached.
(e)
budget.
(f)Antenna Gain in dBi: PIFA<= 3dBi wrt5GH
higher the better.
(g)

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Originally Posted by shujashakir

I am facing a similar problem with the range of my wifi modem. The radius from the router is about 50 ft horizontal and then 10 feet vertical downwards. This is obviously long range and my present modem (dna-a211 I) fails to deliver.
Is there any good wifi modem that will cover the above range? Please note that in the range mentioned there are also walls in between.

cheers

placement of modem with respect to your building layout matters
Suppose you keep in front corner, the modem has to serve 50 feet total distance

Instead, you may relocate the modem to a location equidistant from the other use locations (wireless), the signal strength improves. After all you need to take power and phone line to that location. May not be an issue at all.
I personally feel , even if you are rich, no point in throwing money across modems just to test range.
Finally, i would again suggest, try to re-engineer the modem to a better place.
All the best.

@mvs sarma
I am certainly not rich

@essbebe
Actually, the modem is in the cornermost room of the first floor. I want to access wifi in cornermost room of the ground floor. The distance is about 60 ft.
There are walls in between. Hope you get the picture. I can't change the location of modem because then I will have to change the entire set-up with PC, printer, scanner, etc to another room, which isn't feasible at the moment. Any wifi modem with say a range of 100 ft will suit the purpose.
There is no detachable antenna

can you make an extension for the phone line ( rj11 cable ) to the ground floor ? use addditional wifi router ( adslmodem+wifi router)
wifi routers @N type with mutiple antennae may work. but not sure
"Line of sight" badly missing in this case

more later >>>>
power load shedding here.

That's what I am afraid of:buying a modem and then finding it's not delivering. Your idea of having extensible cable with additionl modem and router seems more practical. I doubt whether any wifi modem will work seamlessly in a distance of 60-70 ft
We're saved of menace of power load-shedding from last year

Cheers

Originally Posted by shujashakir

That's what I am afraid of:buying a modem and then finding it's not delivering. Your idea of having extensible cable with additionl modem and router seems more practical. I doubt whether any wifi modem will work seamlessly in a distance of 60-70 ft
We're saved of menace of power load-shedding from last year

Cheers

perhaps if the 212
modem has a screw type, RF antenna, you can use RF cable and position the antenna alone at middle of your 1st floor. this helps relocate the ant alone , instead of modem.

please see this specification in the link for N150
if that suits you, perhaps you can go for it
http://www.belkin.com/in/IWCatProduc...duct_Id=493626 updated Indian spec appears 300m, -same as 1000ft

yeah, I will give it a try before venturing out for a new modem. Hope existing one works with some workaround.

Originally Posted by shujashakir

yeah, I will give it a try before venturing out for a new modem. Hope existing one works with some workaround.

perhaps RF cable , i now reconcile would have the loss for 20 feet that might be equivalent of signal strength from original location.

The best appears to me, to serve the ground floor by a long wire and confine wireless to first floor.

Many people comment that the but judiciously selecting the CAT5 or CAT6 cable for a long interconnect cable and get it clipped to other floor might be a solution, with one time purchase of LAN cable length. Many institutions use this long (20 or 30 feet) wires in offices.

That could be a way to go, surely. Will give it a try. I have pretty good experience with cabling as I was once in the business of cable tv.

cheers