Setting Wi-Fi at home to access broadband

[jackal_79]

Hi, i have a BSNL broadband at home. Iam using teracom "Type -B2 ADSL 2 + CPE/Router ADSL Basic-2" modem /router currently. This is kept on my upper room.I would like to purchase a Wi-Fi router and access this broadband connection downstairs. Is it possible? If so which is the right VFM Wifi router for this?I would decide based on your inputs.

 

[CommanderShawnzer]

Hi, i have a BSNL broadband at home. Iam using teracom "Type -B2 ADSL 2 + CPE/Router ADSL Basic-2" modem /router currently. This is kept on my upper room.I would like to purchase a Wi-Fi router and access this broadband connection downstairs. Is it possible? If so which is the right VFM Wifi router for this?I would decide based on your inputs.

TP-LINK w8951nd this is a single-antenna router so i recommend you but the double-antenna model of this router(I don't remember the name,But Tenida has bought it,he also wrote a review on it so you can PM him)

 

[TheHumanBot]

iBall Baton. i setup one of those to my friend's house.
can't say how good it is but just giving you an option

 

[jackal_79]

Can somebody please share the models and where I can get it online?. (FK) preferably.

 

[whitestar_999]

best adsl wifi modem for ~2000 but flipkart is way overpriced so get it locally or from primeabgb:
TP-LINK TD-W8961ND 300Mbps ADSL2+ Wireless with ModemRouter - TP-LINK: Flipkart.com
TP-LINK DW8961 ADSL plus WIFI 300MBPS

 

[jackal_79]

Hi,
I have found following wireless modem/router on FK.Please suggest the most cost effective one for my purpose. I need to share my existing BSNL broadband through Wi-Fi. My existing config already attached above.

*www.flipkart.com/routers/compare?i...T9AGHDZE6HM,RTRDGGQ754BDWH7U,RTRD7HN3BBE7G9YT

 

[whitestar_999]

i already answered this.if you have money to spend you can get 8968 which has a usb port & also supports 3g usb modems.

 

[jackal_79]

i already answered this.if you have money to spend you can get 8968 which has a usb port & also supports 3g usb modems.

8961 sounds good.I actually wanted to reduce cost and saw 8951.Do you know what is the difference between both? .Comparison only showed difference in wireless speed. Is there any other difference?.
Also, if iam buying either of them do i have to replace my existing BSNL modem or can i connect the wireless modem to BSNL modem and use it like a wireless hotspot for my laptop and mobile? Please suggest.

 

[whitestar_999]

price difference between 8951 & 8961 is not much & 8961 has 2 antennas which means better range so for long term future use 8961 is recommended.there is no point in connecting 2 modems not to mention doing it will need you to have some good knowledge of networking & configuring modems.just use tp-link & keep bsnl as a backup/testing option.

 

[jackal_79]

price difference between 8951 & 8961 is not much & 8961 has 2 antennas which means better range so for long term future use 8961 is recommended.there is no point in connecting 2 modems not to mention doing it will need you to have some good knowledge of networking & configuring modems.just use tp-link & keep bsnl as a backup/testing option.

So, 8961, it is.!

 

[papul1993]

You can also use current modem and connect to a non ADSL supporting routers that come with USB port. Better if the router also supports ddwrt. You can then attach a pen drive to the router and downloads torrents directly there.

 

[jackal_79]

You can also use current modem and connect to a non ADSL supporting routers that come with USB port. Better if the router also supports ddwrt. You can then attach a pen drive to the router and downloads torrents directly there.

My objective is to have a WiFi at home so that I can use my existing BB connectivity anywhere at home.

 

[kg11sgbg]

^^You may go on through this: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/networking/166599-how-convert-normal-bsnl-broadband-modem-wi-fi.html

 

[papul1993]

My objective is to have a WiFi at home so that I can use my existing BB connectivity anywhere at home.

I know. If you get routers with WiFi support and usb, you can download torrents straight to pen drive and also use dongles. But be sure to check specifications before buying. Make sure it supports these features, if you do choose to buy something like this.

 

[kg11sgbg]

@jackal_79,did you succeed in the setup?
I mean could you run a wifi hotspot at your home?

 

[jackal_79]

@jackal_79,did you succeed in the setup?
I mean could you run a wifi hotspot at your home?

I have not purchased a WiFi router yet as 8961 is available but cannot be delivered at my location status on fk. I need to search on eBay and if available, buy this week. Will let you know soon.

 

[jackal_79]

Good News! FK has changed status to can be delivered at my location and have also reduced the price by 300 Rs/-. So ordered it as soon as i saw it.

 

[kg11sgbg]

Best of LUCK,mate!
Post comments about your experience(feedback) with wifi hotspot setting up at Home.

 

[BhargavJ]

best adsl wifi modem for ~2000 but flipkart is way overpriced so get it locally or from primeabgb:
TP-LINK TD-W8961ND 300Mbps ADSL2+ Wireless with ModemRouter - TP-LINK: Flipkart.com
TP-LINK DW8961 ADSL plus WIFI 300MBPS

The modem you've mentioned has two stalks, I have the same one with only one stalk. What does the extra stalk do?

 

[whitestar_999]

more antennas means usually more coverage & stronger signal.