Thread: Buy BSNL modem or Get it From outside Market? Which is better?

Buy BSNL modem or Get it From outside Market? Which is better?

I want to have a good modem so i can use it for next OS release also(Windows 7) Presently using Vista, XP

I have LAN card and may get awireless routersoon so Wifi also

And should we have any extra things to set up a wifi network on XP

So please suggest me one


Thanks

1.You can rent the modem/router from BSNL, and try it.
2.When you buy other models check Vista compatible.
No guarantee about compatibility for Windows 7.

3. If using a Desktop computer to operate on
Wireless mode you need additional wireless LAN card.
( Cost about Rs 1000/=)


4. If you are having a laptop computer Wireless LAn card usually inserted in right ( Dell Inspiron ) side, or left side ( Sony VAIO etc )

5. Click link "Announcement " above.
Check "Broadband How to......" threads. for
more information.

If its working with Windows Vista, then it should be working with Windows 7 too..

Also make sure that u buy a Vista compatable wifi adapter.

BSNL offers only non-wifi Modem on rental @ Rs.60 per mth. For someone in doubt regarding compatibility issues with Windows 7, this could be the best option. However, then the sacrifice is the Wifi option. For this it is possible to connect the BSNL modem to a wifi router.These days most laptops come with inbuilt Wifi. But for getting a PC to work with Wifi, in most cases a USB Wifi dongle would be the best option. However, then again, the compatibility issue comes up.
Ideally all Vista compatible hardware should work with Windows 7 also. But when it comes to Bill Gates, one never knows.

Are the present modems supplied by BSNL vista compactable IF compactable which type

Hi,
It is better if you purchase the modem from BSNL instead of renting it or getting from someone else.
The second option is get a DLink ADSL modem which work great with BSNL BB.

Thanks.

All the modems available are Vista compatible, it depends on what method your are using to connect to the internet. In case your modem is configured to automatically connect to the internet and you are connecting through the ethernet or wireless connection then there is no need to install the any software. The computer(Any OS) will be online as soon as it gets an IP from the modem. In case you are connected to the modem using a USB connecton and running Windows vista on your computer then you need to install Vista compatible modem drivers which are available with all the latest modems. Use Google in case you dint have the drivers for Vista,

Thanks.

Originally Posted by bestofhyd

Buy BSNL modem or Get it From outside Market? Which is better?

I want to have a good modem so i can use it for next OS release also(Windows 7) Presently using Vista, XP

I have LAN card and may get awireless routersoon so Wifi also

And should we have any extra things to set up a wifi network on XP

So please suggest me one


Thanks

Buying a modem from BSNL would be the best option. If there are issues with the BB or modem, it might be easier for the BSNL customer support staff to help you in Trouble shooting Issue. As for comptability, since you have LAN card I do not think you will have much issues.

Originally Posted by bestofhyd

Are the present modems supplied by BSNL vista compactable IF compactable which type

About Vista / Windows 7 compatibility:

There are two issues - a) IPv6 support b) USB driver availability

a) Most new modems from BSNL have support for IPv6. If IPv6 support is not available, then you can downgrade Vista/W7 TCP/IP to IPv4. Or you can send the modem back to BSNL and ask for IPV6 firmware upgrade.

b) USB is not an issue if you use Ethernet LAN (RJ45) connection.

And as stated above in more than one post, it is better to buy/rent modem from BSNL because in case of issues, they will support you. If the modem is purchased from market, they may blame the issue on modem and wash their hands off.

I know that a Type IV (4 LAN + wifi) modem is a best bet but if it is flexibility that you desire you can purchase Type I modem from BSNL and a Wireless router from market. But it will work out more expensive.

Originally Posted by just4kix

I know that a Type IV (4 LAN + wifi) modem is a best bet but if it is flexibility that you desire you can purchase Type I modem from BSNL and a Wireless router from market. But it will work out more expensive.

what do u mean by flexibility and what would be the cost of Wireless router

I would personally recommend you to buy Type IV modem from BSNL as it is simply the best option or you can say "Cheap and Best" no doubt abt it!!

If you want to purchase a wifi router from outside then be ready to pay atleast more than rupees 3,000/- though i will not recommend this but anyways it is your money and will be your decision!!

Ask anytype of doubt if you are still having feel free to type in!

I dint get what is the difference b/w Type IV (4 LAN + wifi) modem and Type I modem and a Wireless router from market

Can anyone explain this

I may buy laptop in few months and thinking of buying a mobile with wifi so kindly suggest me

Thanks

Let me clear your confusion mate, here goes

Type IV= Modem + Inbuilt wifi

Type I= Only modem with one Ethernet port

Wireless router= WiFi router to route your internet connection through LAN and through wireless

However you have to connect the Type I modem to the wireless router through a crossover cable (similar to LAN cable but with different config.)

Hope i am clear enough!

My suggestion
Buy Type IV modem blindly thats it, you will appreciate it trust me!

if you need a simple modem means single port and without wireless.
then get from bsnl

else,
get from market only

Rental and Cost of all modems reduced.
see
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.

Click main menu for details of different modems/routers.

WA3002-g1 ADSL MODEM (Type-II) MENU

if u are planing t stick with bsnl plane itself
then go for bsnl modem type2 it offers lan aswell as wireless
ad compering to others b is also cheap
so go for bsnl only

just buy it from the bsnl department itself because it cost u less and also their routers are good as well and purchase it that is the better deal from my side

I would also suggest sticking with BSNL modems. UTStar models and Nokia Siemens models are exceptionally better.

I also recommend u buy modem from the bsnl and should be tpye-ii modem with wifi .
and one more thing if ur modem /router become faulty then bsnl will change it
and i dont get about it compatibility with vista or windows7.
according to me
it is just a hardware only for usb support we have to install driver(which may be compatible with vista or windows7 ) but for lan nothing just insert lan cable it start work.

^^ BSNL will change the modem only if it is on rent and/or the modem is less than one year old (from the date of selling). USB drivers for Windows Vista were not available, hence such modems cannot be coupled with such OSes.

compatability issue comes when u r using usb and in usb speed is less than lan connection.

yes here also they change it with in one year from purchase here i am having ZTE modem which is simple to use

USB speed maybe less than ethernet connection. But all these comes into consideration when BSNL starts giving away 12 mbps or more. Until then USB sluggishness can be ignored since BSNL is giving away just 2-8mbps as of today.

one more thing when u purchase modem from bsnl just check ur modem their and check each component like adapter,splitter and modem whether it is working or not. or i think they will install it at ur premises

Originally Posted by cool_techie_tvm

USB speed maybe less than ethernet connection. But all these comes into consideration when BSNL starts giving away 12 mbps or more. Until then USB sluggishness can be ignored since BSNL is giving away just 2-8mbps as of today.

USB is highly unrelible, frequent disconnection are common with USB. as its a driver issue.

so better, spend 200bucks and invest in lan card