Team-BHP - On Wi-Fi & Routers

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Originally Posted by dre@ms (Post 3459317)

Currently own a Belkin wifi router, been working for the last 4 years. Only hiccup is the wifi range. Now with my Beam connection, facing lot of interruptions. Had to restart to correct it.
I am in a 2bhk, the router is placed in the middle(hall to dining area) at 2ft roof level. I am not getting strong signal in my master bedroom corner areas which is atleast 15ft apart.
Which router would suffice my need?

you can go for dlink 2750u modem+router will cost you around 2k i recently upgraded my router to this one and i am very satisfied with the range. it has mimo technology dual antenna. the router is placed on the second floor and i can easily connect and browse at the ground floor.

Hello,

I will be coming to India after a span of 3 years and wanted to upgrade the router/modem which is currently the stock one provided by MTNL in Mumbai.

Can I bring any router from US and can it be just Plug and Play. Or Would I be better off buying it from Flipkart and using a Indian version? Also Will I have to change any settings if I bring a Netgear here from US?

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Originally Posted by Fraz33r (Post 3459430)

AFAIK, most modems/routers should be just plug and play.
Hardware wise, I don't think there is any difference between the modems/routers sold in India versus those sold outside India. The difference is only in the software used in the modems/routers.

The easiest way to check is to see if the exact same netgear modem/router is sold in the Indian market. If it is sold in the Indian market, then it will work in India irrespective of where you buy it.

Hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by Fraz33r (Post 3459430)

Check your power adapter of your netgear to see if it is 230VAC or 110VAC. The US works on 110VAC while India is on 230VAC.

Most power adaptors are universal these days from 100-240 volts. But it always makes sense to check it first.

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Originally Posted by shashi63 (Post 3459499)

Check your power adapter of your netgear to see if it is 230VAC or 110VAC. The US works on 110VAC while India is on 230VAC.

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Originally Posted by shashi63 (Post 3459499)

Check your power adapter of your netgear to see if it is 230VAC or 110VAC. The US works on 110VAC while India is on 230VAC.

The expensive Netgear comes with a Dual voltage adapter. I have the N600 and i have to use it with a converter. Netgear R6250 comes with a dual voltage adapter. so you want check beforehand

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Originally Posted by coolfyre (Post 3459492)

Not exactly. There are slight differences in the permitted frequencies for different countries, as well as manufacturers make different revisions (minor variations in software and sometimes board layout) for different geographies. This is also why you are always asked to install the upgrade firmware only for the region you bought the router in.

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Originally Posted by coolfyre (Post 3459492)

The easiest way to check is to see if the exact same netgear modem/router is sold in the Indian market......

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Originally Posted by shashi63 (Post 3459499)

Check your power adapter of your netgear to see if it is 230VAC or 110VAC. The US works on 110VAC while India is on 230VAC.

Great! Thanks for your feedback guys! Any other recommendation on a Router based on range? I have a linear house. i.e As I enter : Living room; Adjoining bedroom; and then my bedroom where the router is placed. Want to make sure the range is sufficient enough to reach the Living room.

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Originally Posted by Fraz33r (Post 3460051)

Hey you can refer to my earlier post #772 in this thread for my recommendation. I will recommend the Netgear R7000!

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Originally Posted by sonil.luthra (Post 3459333)

Checked in Amazon and this model is a ADSL one which is not supported by my Beam.
I am inclined towards Netgear after reading reviews over in Flipkart. How about these 2 models,
Netgear WNR612 N150 Wireless Router
Netgear JNR1010-100PES 4PT BRIC N150 Wireless Router

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Originally Posted by dre@ms (Post 3460280)

both are good but i would suggest you to go for a n300 router as they provide better range and strong signals

Hello all,

I have an Airtel broadband connection in my home. The modem cum router which they provide i.e Binatone DT-850W. It's range is very less. I need wifi access to another room which is approx 50 feet away from the room where modem is placed. In between the rooms is a hall. So obstructions are few walls and doors.

So could anyone please suggest me a good modem cum router so that I can easily get wifi in my other room. Usually high range ones are only routers. I am trying to avoid only routers as that will result in 2 devices i.e router and modem both being placed in the room. If I get modem cum router then only one device will be there.

Kindly suggest me some good products with nice range so that my requirement is fulfilled.

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Praveer (Post 3466078)

Hello all,

Kindly suggest me some good products with nice range so that my requirement is fulfilled.
Thank you

Suggestion from my side: we had the same range issue as my router is in the 2nd floor and we need access throughout our house. I just bought a netgear repeater from snapdeal for 2.5K and it works like a charm. I get 5 bar signals throughout the house and the setup was a breeze. Alternately , you can root a spare router( in case you have it with tomato firmware @ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato_(firmware) and use it as a repeater.