Router below 1.5k & Configuration issues

[TheSloth]

I have similar query.
Budget: 1.5k
Home : 800 sq feet 2bhk.
ISP : Airtel Plan : INR1099 130 GB 8Mbps
Download : 7.5 - 8 Mbps. Upload : 2.35 Mbps. source : speedtest dot net
Devices : 1x Samsung NP550P5C + 2x Moto G5+
Every device supports dual band
Usage : Online gaming(1st priority), Downloads, YouTube

I need a router+modem for home usage. I want to use 5GHz band as all the devices I have are supported.

Or I don't need to use 5Ghz band to use the full potential of my connection?? I have been experiencing lot of connection drops while playing online since I have got the connection. It happens every 5-6mins. Currently using Binatone DT910W which was included in the package.

I just want to make sure its not my router which is the source of the problem. That is why I am willing to switch to a better hardware. Please suggest some routers+modems

 

[TheSloth]

Also, If I continue to face connection drops then I will change my ISP to ACT, but I am currently not willing to do that as I am running short on money.

 

[whitestar_999]

Connection drop should not depend on 2.4/5GHz assuming good signal strength,most likely it is your router but to confirm it try playing online while connected to router via lan to rule out connection issue.

If it is indeed your router then get Archer C20,it has good performance for its price.Right now it is available for 1399 for next 11 hours & with 10% amazon pay cash back offer you can effectively get it for 1259 which is a very good price.

 

[billubakra]

Get Archer C20 or Dlink Dir-816.These are the cheapest AC wifi routers.There is no point in buying the usual 1-1.5k 300mbps N wifi routers which will soon become obsolete in near future.

What exactly is the difference between ADSL modems and these ac routers?

 

[billubakra]

I have similar query.
Budget: 1.5k
Home : 800 sq feet 2bhk.
ISP : Airtel Plan : INR1099 130 GB 8Mbps
Download : 7.5 - 8 Mbps. Upload : 2.35 Mbps. source : speedtest dot net
Devices : 1x Samsung NP550P5C + 2x Moto G5+
Every device supports dual band
Usage : Online gaming(1st priority), Downloads, YouTube

I need a router+modem for home usage. I want to use 5GHz band as all the devices I have are supported.

Or I don't need to use 5Ghz band to use the full potential of my connection?? I have been experiencing lot of connection drops while playing online since I have got the connection. It happens every 5-6mins. Currently using Binatone DT910W which was included in the package.

I just want to make sure its not my router which is the source of the problem. That is why I am willing to switch to a better hardware. Please suggest some routers+modems

Man shittel is also suggesting me to get that binatone router. Leaving online gaming aside how is the streaming, downloading? Any connection drops here?

 

[TheSloth]

Man shittel is also suggesting me to get that binatone router. Leaving online gaming aside how is the streaming, downloading? Any connection drops here?

Youtube and downloading is fine. If source is good, then I get 8Mbps doownloading speed. I didnt stream apart from Youtube.

@whitestar_999 I am yet to try to play game via lan wire. WIl try that tonight. Also, thanks for the Archer C20 suggestion, but I didnt buy it as I dont have money now. Will buy next month.

I will update here once I try the lan wire thing.

What do you say about DIR 816? How is it compare to Archer C20?

 

[whitestar_999]

I have no experience with DIR-816 so can't say but Archer C20 works good.I personally prefer tplink in budget routers category(costing less than 3-4k).I also think tplink archer c20 firmware has more options than dlink dir-816.

What exactly is the difference between ADSL modems and these ac routers?

Adsl modem are must for telephone line internet connections.Router is used to distribute any connection(adsl or other).AC router is based on AC wifi standard & use 5GHz(it can also use N wifi standard on 2.4GHz).5GHz band has more bandwidth,lesser interference from neighboring wifi networks but less range than 2.4GHz band(principles of physics).

 

[TheSloth]

So I tried gaming on LAN wire and didn't even face connection drop which I usually suffer from. Whew! So changing to a better modem+router will fix my current issue. I will go with c20 archer.

Could anyone point me to some tutorial which teaches how to setup router with 5GHz on N standard. I am new to this and have never configured modem/router before.

 

[whitestar_999]

AC routers have 2 SSID/wifi networks,one is at 2.4GHz & other is at 5GHz.If your device has AC wifi then it will see 2 wifi networks(e.g.tplink_abcd & tplink_abcd_5G).There is nothing to setup except setting password & encryption type(WPA2 personal,AES only) for each wifi network.

 

[TheSloth]

Ok I missed a very important point. I have Airtel connection which provides internet over telephone lines so I need a DSL port

After googling a bit I found out c20 archer doesn't have DSL port but a WAN port. Now I don't even know how if I can fit RJ45 connector in WAN port. I know that ACT provides RJ45 as we can connect their wires directly to laptop. But that's not important as I don't need RJ45. What I need is a router+modem which has DSL port. Am I missing something here?

Someone help me out in this

 

[meetdilip]

If you are using ADSL, try Dlink models. Even TP-Link has model with RJ11 input.

 

[TheSloth]

The cheapest dual band ADSL modem+router I could find is priced around 7k. Could anyone suggest any model??

 

[meetdilip]

I am not a fan of ac routers at all.

1. They are costly

2. May not work with your devices

3. Lesser range than b/g/n

The last user who bought a cheap ac router did mention about lack of satisfaction with 5 GHz band.

It's your choice in the end.

 

[whitestar_999]

First you need to find from Airtel if they have any plan of upgrading to VDSL in your area in next 1-2 years. @billubakra purchased TPLink ADSL modem which is not compatible with VDSL & Airtel has upgraded all connections in his area to VDSL.VDSL modems are costlier & lesser in number of models available so if ISP is providing one at cheap rates then it is better to get it from them.

A router is used to distribute connection,it is just that in case of ADSL/VDSL connection you will have to setup the modem in bridge mode & then connect the lan wire from modem lan port to router wan port where you will enter your airtel connection username/password using which router will make the net connection.You can use a modem+router combo device but combo devices are usually costlier(& dual band are very much so).

I am using Archer C20 & its range & performance(talking about N band performance) is a bit better than 841N I was earlier using.It was available for as low as 1100 during recent sales.Its 5GHz band performance is also fine for its price.Remember 5GHz is meant not for range but for bandwidth so you put your heavy bandwidth consuming devices like PC on 5GHz band while keep using mobiles/tablets etc on 2.4GHz band to avoid network congestion.

 

[TheSloth]

So in case I buy C20 then I will need to connect my current Binatone unit to C20 via LAN (?) Wire and then configure C20 according to my use. Is that the case?

Also, whole point of switching to a different modem+router is my connection drop during online play. I don't mind the current speed I am getting. If a D-Link with RJ-11 port , with 2.4GHz band will completely satisfy my needs then I would like avoid the hassle of configuring two routers.

I would have swtiched to ACT and everything would have been easier but that will take time.

I am sorry to make this more complex.

 

[whitestar_999]

No problem!You can buy TPLink W8968 from @billubakra then.Ask him for the price he is willing to sell,it is 6 months old I think & he was also using it with Airtel connection like yours until Airtel decided to upgrade his connection from ADSL to VDSL.

 

[meetdilip]

If a D-Link with RJ-11 port , with 2.4GHz band will completely satisfy my needs

Normally, it should. ADSL is capable of supporting upto 8 Mbps speed. If I remember correctly, the link speed will be upto 60 Mbps, provided your device adapter supports it.

 

[TheSloth]

Normally, it should. ADSL is capable of supporting upto 8 Mbps speed. If I remember correctly, the link speed will be upto 60 Mbps, provided your device adapter supports it.

My Airtel connection provide 8Mbps speed.
I don't know what do you mean by "link speed". Could you explain a bit? Does it mean wired connection?

 

[meetdilip]

If you are using an application like ShareIT or Xender and transferring via WiFi, your speed can be as high as 60 Mbps. For LAN ( wired ), with a conventional LAN adapter, it is min 100 Mbps.

 

[TheSloth]

Update :
Thanks for all the suggestions and input. I have bought TP Link W8968.

But I couldn't connect to internet. The ADSL light kept on blinking was never solid.

I used Quick Setup to setup WAN and Wireless. Now my system can detect the SSID but after connecting it says "not connected" (to internet).

What am I doing wrong? In WAN setup, I gave random PPPe username and password. Is it something which Airtel provides??

I thought we need those kind of login credentials only for cable based Broadbands like ACT.

I did Google about it and went to few pages, they are just telling normal steps to setup. And using "Airtel username and password".

So now I need help from you people, please.