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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 | ||||
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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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Native IPv6 | n/a (as used as a bridge) | |||
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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!