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==What would AAISP recommend as a router/Modem?== |
==What would AAISP recommend as a router/Modem?== |
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This is a table of the routers/modems that AAISP sell, and their features. |
AAISP customers are free to use their own routers if they wish. This is a table of the routers/modems that AAISP sell, and their features. |
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!ZyXEL VMG1312 |
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!Technicolor 582n |
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!DLINK 320B |
!DLINK 320B |
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!ZyXEL P660R-D1 |
!ZyXEL P660R-D1 |
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|[[File:DSL 320B D1.png|link=Router - DLINK 320B]] |
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|[[File:P660rd1.png|link=Router - ZyXEL P660R-D1]] |
|[[File:P660rd1.png|link=Router - ZyXEL P660R-D1]] |
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|[[File:2700-small.png|link=:Category:FireBrick]] |
|[[File:2700-small.png|link=:Category:FireBrick]] |
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!Description |
!Description |
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!4 port, wifi, FTTC, ADSL, Bridge modem |
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!PPPoE Bridge Modem, ADSL |
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!Single port basic router, ADSL |
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!4 port Ethernet Router/Firewall etc. |
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!Ideal for: |
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*Use with a your own PPPoE router/firewall |
*Use with a your own PPPoE router/firewall |
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*Can do full 1500 byte MTU over PPPoE, which the ZyXEL can't in bridge mode |
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*Use with your own IP router |
*Use with your own IP router |
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*Can be configured to be a bridge modem, but we'd suggest the Dlink |
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*Flexible and feature-packed router |
*Flexible and feature-packed router |
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*Advanced features such as 3G fallback, bonding etc. |
*Advanced features such as 3G fallback, bonding etc. |
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!Not so good points for: |
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There are a few minor [[VMG1312: Bugs|bugs]] that we're aware of and working with ZyXEL to fix |
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Don't use it for anything but a bridge! |
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Steeper learning curve, as you'd probably expect from a router of this level (but A&A can help support) |
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!Configured by AAISP |
!Configured by AAISP |
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''Sometimes an extra charge is applied'' |
''Sometimes an extra charge is applied'' |
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!ADSL |
!ADSL/ADSL2+ |
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!Use with your own PPPoE router |
!Use with your own PPPoE router |
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(Bridge mode) |
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''We prefer the DLINK as a bridge'' |
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''We prefer the DLINK as a bridge due to MTU limitations (they drop packets above 1504 bytes)'' |
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!Native IPv6 |
!Native IPv6 |
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|n/a (as used as a bridge) |
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!Notes |
!Notes |
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*[[:Category:ZyXEL VMG1312|Wiki Category]] |
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*[[Router - DLINK 320B|Wiki Page]] |
*[[Router - DLINK 320B|Wiki Page]] |
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Or, maybe these typical scenarios will help you decide: |
Or, maybe these typical scenarios will help you decide: |
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!colspan=2| Our Suggestion |
!colspan=2| Our Suggestion |
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!I'm a home user, wanting wifi and wired connections for ADSL or FTTC, or just needing a VSDL modem for my own PPPoE router: |
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|'''ZyXEL VMG 1312''' |
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|Technicolor 582n |
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!I have my own routerboard or similar router with ADSL |
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|DLINK DSL 320B. |
|'''DLINK DSL 320B.''' |
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In bridge mode, your router can then talk PPPoE to it. |
In bridge mode, your router can then talk PPPoE to it. |
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!I'd like to do bonding with ADSL/FTTC/FTTP |
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|[[File:2700-small.png]] |
|[[File:2700-small.png]] |
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|'''FireBrick 2700''' |
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|FireBrick 2500, and use a DLINK modem if you have ADSL lines. Or use a 2700 of you have faster lines and may want fallback to 3G. |
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Use alongside a DLINK modem if you have ADSL, or the ZyXEL 1312 if you have FTTC lines. |
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You can always use your own equipment, that's fine too! |
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[[Category: |
[[Category:Routers]] |
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[[Category:Router]] |
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[[Category:Configuring]] |
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[[Category:ADSL]] |
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[[Category:FTTC]] |
Revision as of 00:00, 15 March 2017
What would AAISP recommend as a router/Modem?
AAISP customers are free to use their own routers if they wish. This is a table of the routers/modems that AAISP sell, and their features.
ZyXEL VMG1312 | DLINK 320B | ZyXEL P660R-D1 | FireBrick 2500/2700 | |
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Description | 4 port, wifi, FTTC, ADSL, Bridge modem | PPPoE Bridge Modem, ADSL | Single port basic router, ADSL | 4 port Ethernet Router/Firewall etc. |
Ideal for: |
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Not so good points for: |
There are a few minor bugs that we're aware of and working with ZyXEL to fix |
Don't use it for anything but a bridge! |
Steeper learning curve, as you'd probably expect from a router of this level (but A&A can help support) | |
Configured by AAISP |
Sometimes an extra charge is applied | |||
ADSL/ADSL2+ |
Will require a Modem, such as the DLINK | |||
FTTC | ||||
Ethernet Service | ||||
Use with your own PPPoE router
(Bridge mode) |
We prefer the DLINK as a bridge due to MTU limitations (they drop packets above 1504 bytes) |
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Built in WiFi | ||||
Native IPv6 | n/a (as used as a bridge) | |||
Built in FireWall | ||||
Notes |
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Typical Scenarios
Or, maybe these typical scenarios will help you decide:
You can always use your own equipment, that's fine too!