Thread: What type of private modem is required for MTNL new connection

MTNL asked me whether i willl use my own equipment for the new dsl connection. i said "yes" Now i am curious what equipment to buy. i have a netgear router (it is written on that that it is adsl 2.0+). is that enough. i hear of some mtnl ut modem which modem is that?
do i need to buy a similar modem?
which private modem will be similar to that one among existing brands.
pls help


also if you could help: how long does mtnl take to connect u after you have applied for a broadband connection. i live in goregaon in mumbai




Puneet

how long is the wait time in mumbai?

how long is the wait time in mumbai?

if your modem has an rj11 ( telephone) port , then yes it would work!!

thanks for the reply
also if u could tell me how long the installation takes.......

thank you

Hi,

If you go for unlimited plans they will provide you the connection within 8 days. Do not go for limited plans. I live in Malad west. I had applied for dsl 249 combo plan which gives you 400 mb free.The 400 mb finished in 4 days only and my usage were shown on mtnl site as 1400 mb which is incorrect. I am aware that surfing is counted as usage but the usage shown at mtnl site is not correct. They over charge you with limited plans.
Hence my advoice to you is go to unlimited plans.
Yes, your netgear router should work with Mtnl conn.
Currently mtnl provides Sterlite Sam 300 AX modem which is very stable and fast modem. I am using it now.

You can contact me if you need further information at vishal.deoghare at the rate gmail.com

Regards,
Vishal

Thanks for the help, Vishal.
That was very kind and poilite of you for all the information you have helped out at. I will surely say if i need any help. But at the moment that is all the info.

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Originally Posted by pbatibf

MTNL asked me whether i willl use my own equipment for the new dsl connection. i said "yes" Now i am curious what equipment to buy. i have a netgear router (it is written on that that it is adsl 2.0+). is that enough. i hear of some mtnl ut modem which modem is that?
do i need to buy a similar modem?
which private modem will be similar to that one among existing brands.
pls help


also if you could help: how long does mtnl take to connect u after you have applied for a broadband connection. i live in goregaon in mumbai






Puneet

how long is the wait time in mumbai?

how long is the wait time in mumbai?

Can you specify the model number of your modem so we can advise if its a modem or router. Many people use the term interchangeably so can lead to confusion.

Originally Posted by socrates

Can you specify the model number of your modem so we can advise if its a modem or router. Many people use the term interchangeably so can lead to confusion.

well, it is netgear wgr614 :001_tongue:

You need an ADSL modem . ( seems MTNL is supplying SAMax300)

Along with this adsl Modem, use
your Netgear WGR614 to connect 4 systems , or use
wirelessly ( No cable connections ) any number of laptops within range. ( usually a radius of say 30 to 40 feet (*conditions apply ).

REFERENCE : settings for SAM AX300
http://mtnldelhi.in/services/con_s.doc

Agree with essbebe above post #8