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Revision as of 15:51, 27 May 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
Description 4 port, wifi, FTTC, ADSL, Bridge modem PPPoE Bridge Modem, ADSL 4 port Ethernet Router/Firewall etc.
Ideal for:
  • Home use
  • Small office
  • All-in-one unit
  • Use with a your own PPPoE router/firewall
  • Can do full 1500 byte MTU over PPPoE, which the ZyXEL can't in bridge mode
  • Flexible and feature-packed router
  • Advanced features such as 3G fallback, bonding etc.
Not so good points for:

There are a few minor bugs that we're aware of and working with ZyXEL to fix

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)

Built in WiFi
Native IPv6
n/a (as used as a bridge)
Built in FireWall
Notes

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 VSDL modem for my own PPPoE router: ZyXEL VMG 1312
I have my own routerboard or similar router with ADSL DLINK DSL 320B.

In bridge mode, your router can then talk PPPoE to it.

I'd like to do bonding with ADSL/FTTC/FTTP FireBrick 2700

Use alongside a DLINK modem if you have ADSL, or the ZyXEL 1312 if you have FTTC lines.

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