[PLUG] OpenWRT routers was Re: Need suggestions for ADSL wifi router

[Swapnil Kulkarni (coolsvap)]

On Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 8:02 AM, shirish शिरीष <shirishag75 at gmail.com> wrote:
> at bottom :-
>
> Warning - would be longish.
>
> On 05/08/2017, G Karunakar <karunakar at fontserv.in> wrote:
>> On Tue, 1 Aug 2017 12:54:11 +0530
>> Ravikant P wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Depending upon cable type through which tata docomo is providing you
>>> broadband internet connection, I suggest following options:
>>>
>>>    1. Telephone line (RJ-11 connector)
>>>    Then you need ADSL modem+ WiFi + router
>>>    D-Link DSL 2750 is good option - Link here
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> <http://www.amazon.in/D-Link-DSL-2750U-Wireless-ADSL2-Router/dp/B007O7J026>
>>
>> I am using D-Link DSL 2730U , main difference is 2750 is dual
>> antenna, 2730 single one. Works good within 40-50ft radius.
>> There is a wifi on/off switch which lets you switch wifi on/off as
>> needed. Has 4 RJ-45 ports.  I am using wired network with PC,
>> 2 laptops & TV. Wifi only on when want to use with phones.
>>
>> Karunakar
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>
> Dear Dyanraj,
>
> Long time no see. FWIW concur with Karunakar's assessment here. I have
> also used 2750U for about 3 years I *think* and do get a range of
> 40-50 feet as well.
>
> Also, FWIW, I have been extremly pleased with D-Link's after support
> as well. Even after the warranty period is over they do try to help
> you till either the device dies or the firmware no longer works
> (around 5+ years) .
>
> On another point, for what I know there are/were only couple of
> vendors who sell TP-Link whose main selling point (at least for me) is
> OpenWRT but none of the vendors whom I have spoken to can either
> show/demo their piece or willing to test it on their premises in case
> I want to make a purchase, while D-Link vendors go out of their way to
> make sure the customer is satisfied before making a purchase.
>
> If anybody knows of a vendor who sells either TP-Link or any other
> router which uses OpenWRT and does testing of the modem/router
> performance, ping etc. before handing it over to customer in Pune
> please let me know.
>
> Another query I have, are there any modem/router manufacturers who are
> putting sim  slots in their modems/routers so I could use any
> GSM-based SIM to use the router anywhere. I do know Airtel and other
> specific telephone wireless broadband suppliers do that but do think
> that the SIM slot is/would be probably tied to the specific frequency
> the service provider has been to.

I have a TP Link router I am using for around 3-4 years, it has a USB
input (in addition to RJ45) where you can use dongles. You can also
configure switch between lines based on internet connectivity. I have
used it extensively with Tata Photon and I think you can easily
configure it with any dongle with SIM support.

I have not seen a router with generic SIM slot as of now, this is the
one of better solutions I have found.

>
> It would be nice if there are generic SIM slots where you could just
> pop in any GSM sim and just use it. That would make it whole lot more
> portable and hassle-free.
>
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