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|[[File:DSL 320B D1.png|link=Router - DLINK 320B]]
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!Specs
!Description
!4 port, wifi, FTTC, ADSL, Bridge modem
!4 port, wifi, FTTC, ADSL, Bridge modem
!4 port, 2.4ghz and 5ghz wifi, FTTC, ADSL, Bridge modem, analogue phone compatible
!PPPoE Bridge Modem, ADSL
!4 Ethernet Ports, 1 SFP Port, fallback and line bonding, IPv4 & IPv6 firewalling, port mapping, and traffic shaping
!4 port Ethernet Router/Firewall etc.
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(T20B for short!) A consumer grade router which ideal for home use or for small offices.
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(T'Color for short!) Our higher specification standard router. If you want better range, you can use 2.4 GHz. If you need higher performance or speed, you can use the 5GHz band. The 5GHz band, has the potential to cut through network clutter and interference to maximize network performance.
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(FB for short!) The FireBrick 2900 is a router, bonding box and traffic shaper. It can act as a SIP PBX, VPN tunnel endpoint and concentrator. Most commonly it is used as a general purpose network appliance in office environments, or for customers that would like to bond 2 or more circuits.
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!Ideal for:
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*All-in-one unit
*All-in-one unit
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*ADSL1, ADSL2+
*Use with a your own PPPoE router/firewall
*VDSL (FTTC)
*Can do full 1500 byte MTU over PPPoE, which the ZyXEL can't in bridge mode
*FTTP
*Good WiFI
*2 FXS ports, for connecting an analogue phone to a VoIP account
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*Flexible and feature-packed router
*Flexible and feature-packed router
*Advanced features such as 3G fallback, bonding etc.
*Advanced features such as 4G fallback, bonding etc.
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!Not so good points for:
!Not so good points for:
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*FTTP
There are a few minor [[VMG1312: Bugs|bugs]] that we're aware of and working with ZyXEL to fix
*G.FAST
*Plugging in to a Modem (there is no Ethernet WAN port)
*WiFi is 2.4 GHz only
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Steeper learning curve, as you'd probably expect from a router of this level (but A&A can help support)
Steeper learning curve, as you'd probably expect from a router of this level (but A&A can help support)
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*No WiFi capabilities
*Requires a separate access point connected for WiFi
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''Will require a Modem, such as the DLINK''
''Will require a Modem, such as the T20B or Vigor 130 (any ADSL Modem)''
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!FTTC
!FTTC
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''Will require a Modem, such as the T20B or Vigor 130 (any VDSL Modem)''
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!Ethernet Service
!Ethernet Service
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''We prefer the DLINK as a bridge due to MTU limitations (they drop packets above 1504 bytes)''
''We prefer the T20B as a bridge as it would be overkill to use this router in that way!''
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!Built in WiFi
!Built in WiFi
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!Native IPv6
!Native IPv6
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|n/a (as used as a bridge)
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!Built in FireWall
!Built in FireWall
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!Notes
!Notes
![[ZyXEL- VMG1312-T20B|More Info on T20B]]
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![[Technicolor_DGA0122|More Info on T'color]]
*[[:Category:ZyXEL VMG1312|Wiki Category]]
![https://www.firebrick.co.uk/fb2900/ More Info on FB]
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*[[Router - DLINK 320B|Wiki Page]]
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==Typical Scenarios==
==Typical Scenarios==
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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:
!I'm a home user, wanting wifi and wired connections for ADSL or FTTC, or just needing a modem for my own PPPoE router
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|'''ZyXEL VMG 1312'''
|'''ZyXEL VMG1312-T20B'''
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!I'm a home user, wanting wifi and wired connections for ADSL or FTTC, and I want dualband WiFi range for online high resolution gaming, video streaming and high resolution audio
!I have my own routerboard or similar router with ADSL
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|'''DLINK DSL 320B.'''
|'''Technicolor DGA0122'''

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
!I'd like to do bonding with ADSL/FTTC/FTTP
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|'''FireBrick 2700'''
|'''FireBrick 2900'''
Use alongside a DLINK modem if you have ADSL, or the ZyXEL 1312 if you have FTTC lines.
Use alongside a T20B or Vigor 130 (any compatible modem)
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G.Fast and FTTP is a slightly different set-up. Please ask support for more info.


You can always use your own equipment, that's fine too!
You can always use your own equipment, that's fine too!

Latest revision as of 10:04, 8 Haziran 2021


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-T20B Technicolor DGA0122 FireBrick 2900
Vmg1312-t20b.png DGA0122-rear.png FB2900.jpg
Specs 4 port, wifi, FTTC, ADSL, Bridge modem 4 port, 2.4ghz and 5ghz wifi, FTTC, ADSL, Bridge modem, analogue phone compatible 4 Ethernet Ports, 1 SFP Port, fallback and line bonding, IPv4 & IPv6 firewalling, port mapping, and traffic shaping
Summary

(T20B for short!) A consumer grade router which ideal for home use or for small offices.

(T'Color for short!) Our higher specification standard router. If you want better range, you can use 2.4 GHz. If you need higher performance or speed, you can use the 5GHz band. The 5GHz band, has the potential to cut through network clutter and interference to maximize network performance.

(FB for short!) The FireBrick 2900 is a router, bonding box and traffic shaper. It can act as a SIP PBX, VPN tunnel endpoint and concentrator. Most commonly it is used as a general purpose network appliance in office environments, or for customers that would like to bond 2 or more circuits.

Ideal for:
  • Home use
  • Small office
  • All-in-one unit
  • ADSL1, ADSL2+
  • VDSL (FTTC)
  • FTTP
  • Good WiFI
  • 2 FXS ports, for connecting an analogue phone to a VoIP account
  • Flexible and feature-packed router
  • Advanced features such as 4G fallback, bonding etc.
Not so good points for:
  • FTTP
  • G.FAST
  • Plugging in to a Modem (there is no Ethernet WAN port)
  • WiFi is 2.4 GHz only

Steeper learning curve, as you'd probably expect from a router of this level (but A&A can help support)

  • No WiFi capabilities
  • Requires a separate access point connected for WiFi
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Sometimes an extra charge is applied

ADSL/ADSL2+
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Will require a Modem, such as the T20B or Vigor 130 (any ADSL Modem)

FTTC
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Will require a Modem, such as the T20B or Vigor 130 (any VDSL Modem)

Ethernet Service
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Use with your own PPPoE router

(Bridge mode)

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We prefer the T20B as a bridge as it would be overkill to use this router in that way!

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Built in WiFi
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Native IPv6
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Built in FireWall
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Notes More Info on T20B More Info on T'color More Info on FB



Typical Scenarios

Or, maybe these typical scenarios will help you decide:

Your Scenario Our Suggestion
I'm a home user, wanting wifi and wired connections for ADSL or FTTC, or just needing a modem for my own PPPoE router
Vmg1312-t20b.png
 ZyXEL VMG1312-T20B
I'm a home user, wanting wifi and wired connections for ADSL or FTTC, and I want dualband WiFi range for online high resolution gaming, video streaming and high resolution audio
DGA0122-rear.png
 Technicolor DGA0122
I'd like to do bonding with ADSL/FTTC/FTTP
FB2900.jpg
 FireBrick 2900

Use alongside a T20B or Vigor 130 (any compatible modem)

G.Fast and FTTP is a slightly different set-up. Please ask support for more info.

You can always use your own equipment, that's fine too!

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