ABG Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I'm moving home over the weekend and sadly the new abode has neither cable nor NBN. Can any of the tech gurus here help me choose a modest ADSL2+ modem/router that will cover a typical 3 bedroom apartment? I don't really need the latest, blazingly fast unit available - just something that is stable and has good coverage with at least 4 ports. I'm using a cable modem/router that was supplied to me by Telstra last year when they upgraded my old unit. It's just perfect, except it doesn't work as an ADSL modem. Because the new place doesn't have cable, I'm moving away from Telstra probably to TPG in an attempt to get better bang for buck. Thanks in advance for any help/suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhakPak Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Won't TPG supply you with a modem/router as part of the deal? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABG Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 I'm going for a no lock in contract. I can buy a Huawei unit from them for $100. I was wondering whether there's better options out there for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Hi Andrew, This is what I have at $160 it is an excellent router, the router is in my attic room and it covers the house through double brick for wifi. https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Modems/ADSL/50106-D6200-100AUS?gclid=CLe3rpeT0tMCFYt-vQodfkcIwQ Where are you off to? Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwertyqaz Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I have one for sale here in the forums. It's a Netgear AC1200 wireless router modem. For $70 it's new not used. PM me if interested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juicester Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Bonus, it's NBN ready if you ever change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamg Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 No techie but read a lot of reviews before buying one of the these a few months ago. Has been very good so far. Price pretty good for decent performing and reliable all in one. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/D-Link-DSL-2890AL-Dual-Band-AC1750-Cloud-Modem-Router-/251430684468?hash=item3a8a6fc734:g:OvUAAOSwuLZY4g2R 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo Pereira Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I'm using a TP-Link Archer D9 in my 3 bedroom townhouse ... Coverage is pretty good even in my backyard. I was never a TP-Link fan but I must admit I got no complains about this modem/router unit. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankn Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I have one at home you can have for shipping + donation to SNA if you want? I'm away until Thursday next week but let me know if you want it. Was using it in 4bd house until we switched to NBN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABG Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Bugger. I've been too busy with the move to see all the replies to this thread. I ended up buying a Billion modem on the recommendation of one of my eldest son's mates who is an IT wizz, Thanks for all the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad67 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 This post popped up rather conveniently for me. Debating whether to spend some $ on a dual band router for home. Cheap TP link modem doesn't cover house and completely chokes when the kids get on iPads [emoji21] which is rather frustrating when Spotify and Chromecast start dropping out. Have to wait till September to go back on cable unfortunately.Sent from my 5056I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Gale Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 If you need one I've got a spare Belkin that was there top model several year's ago . WiFi coverage was excellent Sent from my SM-T113 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Gale Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I really should put it up for free in the classifieds Sent from my SM-T113 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad67 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I really should put it up for free in the classifieds Sent from my SM-T113 using Tapatalk Thanks for the offer Deano, would be keen to give it a try if you're in the Melbourne area.[emoji3]Sent from my 5056I using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Gale Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Thanks for the offer Deano, would be keen to give it a try if you're in the Melbourne area.[emoji3]Sent from my 5056I using Tapatalk I'm in Seaford your welcome to pick it up anytime. Pm so I can give you details . Not far from Seaford rd / Frankston fway. Sent from my SM-T113 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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