Choice of DSL router

eliedh · 2010-11-27T10:25:08+00:00

Hi everyone, I have a sodetel DSL internet connection at home. I connect to sodetel via a THOMSON ST585 modem and router. I have a total of 10 devices that c...

badbyte

I don't trust these routers from our beloved ISP, you really don't know what they do with it. The TP-Link TD-W8960N is not bad, they do good routers. But as any company they use the most minimal HW to get things going. I have opened one of the mentioned Router to take a look at the HW, and don't offer any HW-Upgrades like switching wlan cards.

Dirol

eliedh wroteWireless N is a big plus for the router and if it has a USB port it's another plus but I don't really care much about that. Please specify the price and the place that sells the stuff you suggest!

Actually it is better to have ADSL+Wireless routers for many reasons...

This Router should MATCH your wants as in your "quote".
Didn't test it myself for performance.

Linksys X3000 N Router with ADSL2+ Modem
http://home.cisco.com/en-apac/products/gateways/x3000
I don't know where it can be found, but ask someone and navigate to "Shop" page.

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Except/Without a USB port.
A very good one as i tested myself for performance.

D-link ADSL 2740U
http://www.dlink-me.com/index.php?navigation=products&owner=28&product=29&product_details=289
It is available in the Gulf, Syria, Jordan, (Except Lebanon) etc.. just navigate to the "Where to Buy" page there...

Please compare both and check their reviews and ratings for your decision.

xazbrat

Maybe get a higher quality and router (not dsl modem) and just use your dsl modem for an internet connection. Turn off the wireless and just use the money to get a gigabit router, maybe like the Netgear N900.

badbyte

Well in lebanon are good routers from MikroTick they are one of the really good ones from the HW-Spec.
Here is a link where to get them from Lebanon.
That is IF you still didn't have the opportunity to buy one :)
http://lebgeeks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=13183

shant

i have the cisco x3000, its a really solid modem/router, but i still recommend you get the highest end tp link and flash open wrt on it, x3000 is awesome but not customizable enough

TPR0

Waiting for my Buffalo WBMR ADSL Modem/Router, the only combo on earth that supports PPPoE... (custom ddwrt patch for ADSL)...

+ it has high end features, Wifi N 300mbps, Gigabit ETH, USB NAS , printer share and others...

high memory (RAM) size etc..

badbyte

Well there is the Router Station Pro from Ubiquity that is completely supported by openwrt.
Here is the link:
http://wiki.ubnt.com/RouterStation_Pro

omarmasri

hey guys I too want to buy a new router do think I should get the TP LINK WDR4300 or the cisco EA2700 ?? please help really lost

badbyte

@omarmasri: i recommend routers from microtik

AvoK95

Get Cisco. They're awesome! I have had a Cisco router for 8 years now and it's rock solid. They have been in the business for a very long time. They're also know as "The best out there" But be ready to pay a premium price. We've used TP-LINK at my old job and we've changed it like 2 or 3 times. The LAN ports seem to have problems, and every time I try to connect something via Ethernet cable the thing just derps and stops connecting until you restart it manually.

D-Link routers are also very good. They're rock solid and cost as much as TP-LINK. But most TP-LINK routers have better wireless coverage than D-Link, and D-Links have better coverage then Cisco. But Cisco is just so awesome and so rock solid. I have experienced all 3 brands and Cisco is by far the best out of three. But if I were in a budget I'd get D-Link. BTW you do know that both of those routers are routers and not DSL modems right ?

omarmasri

yea Avo I know that and I have been thinking if I should get one of them or get a modem router combo maybe getting a router is a better choice. what do you think ?
PS: I now have the D Link 2640u from ogero the problem with this router is that the antenna has broken and the coverage has become very low

yasamoka

omarmasri wroteyea Avo I know that and I have been thinking if I should get one of them or get a modem router combo maybe getting a router is a better choice. what do you think ?
PS: I now have the D Link 2640u from ogero the problem with this router is that the antenna has broken and the coverage has become very low

Keep that D-Link! Seriously, one of the best modems in here in terms of latencies and such. Check Kareem's ADSL Modem Comparison Test. http://lebgeeks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=11394
Get a router and connect it to the modem. I'd recommend my TP-Link TL-WR1043ND, as it has EXCELLENT Wi-Fi Range and is easily flashable to OpenWRT should you decide to do so. Its stock firmware is stable enough, but it doesn't have as many features as other premium routers (it has what you basically need though).

AvoK95

You'll have a better value if you just get a router. You'll be able to flash 3rd party firmwares such as OpenWRT etc. I heard the TL-WR1043ND is pretty good. It's a high end router that doesn't cost much. You can call Top-Electronics to know the price, they are the TP-Link resellers of Lebanon.
It's your choice now, either get a low end Linksys/Cisco or a high end TP-Link for about the same price.

omarmasri

hey guys I got the TL-WR1043ND it is quite good with a great range and half the price of the TP LINK WDR4300 with 90% of it's features it was a good buy

omarmasri

hey guys after getting the new router the ps3 now says that upnp is unavailable when it is enabled on both the modem and the router any suggestions ?

philbous

May be someone answered this question already, but I have to ask. I am not happy with the wireless router + dsl modem that was provided by Ogero. We use Facetime to the talk to my sister in the U.S. and it keeps reconnecting like crazy. So, I have decided to buy Netgear dgnd3700 (wireless router and dsl modem combo). Any recommendations about Netgear? will it work with Ogero's DSL? Can I program it or do I need to send it Ogero to do it? Thank you so much...

nuclearcat

Do you have your DSL settings? (username, password for pppoe, and VPI/VCI)

Badieh

Hey guys, I think Cyberia is now selling Technicolor Routers, any idea if they are good?

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