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==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.:
 
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!ZyXEL VMG1312-T20B
!Technicolor 582n
!Technicolor DGA0122
!DLINK 320B
!FireBrick 2900
!ZyXEL P660R-D1
!FireBrick 2500/2700
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|[[Image:T582vmg1312-smallt20b.png|180px|link=:Category:Router_TG582NZyXEL- VMG1312-T20B]]
|[[File:DSL 320B D1DGA0122-rear.png|300px|link=Router - DLINKCategory:Technicolor 320BDGA0122]]
|[[File:P660rd1FB2900.pngjpg|600px|link=Router - ZyXEL P660R-D1:Category:FireBrick]]
|[[File:2700-small.png|link=:Category:FireBrick]]
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!Specs
!Description
!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
!Single port basic router, ADSL
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!4 port Ethernet Router/Firewall etc.
!Summary
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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:
*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
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*Good WiFI
*Use with your own IP router
*2 FXS ports, for connecting an analogue phone to a VoIP account
*Can be configured to be a bridge modem, but we'd suggest the Dlink
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*Flexible and feature-packed router
*Advanced features such as 3G4G fallback, bonding etc.
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!Not so good points for:
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*FTTP
*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)
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*No WiFi capabilities
*Requires a separate access point connected for WiFi
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!Configured by AAISP
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''Will require a Modem, such as the T20B or Vigor 130 (any ADSL Modem)''
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''Will require a Modem, such as the DLINK''
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!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
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!Use with your own PPPoE router
(Bridge mode)
|[[File:tick.png|center]] see: [[Router - TG582N - Bridge]]
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''We prefer the DLINKT20B as a bridge dueas toit MTUwould limitationsbe overkill to (theyuse dropthis packetsrouter abovein 1504that bytes)way!''
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!Built in WiFi
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!Native IPv6
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|n/a (as used as a bridge)
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!Built in FireWall
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!Notes
![[ZyXEL- VMG1312-T20B|More Info on T20B]]
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![[Technicolor_DGA0122|More Info on T'color]]
*[[:Category:Router TG582N|Wiki Category]]
![https://www.firebrick.co.uk/fb2900/ More Info on FB]
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*[[Router - DLINK 320B|Wiki Page]]
*Only use as a 'bridge'
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*[[Router - ZyXEL P660R-D1|Wiki Page]]
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*[[:Category:FireBrick|Wiki Category]]
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==Typical Scenarios==
Or, maybe these typical scenarios will help you decide:
 
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{| class="wikitable"
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!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 modem for my own PPPoE router
|[[Image:T582vmg1312-smallt20b.png|110px|link=:ZyXEL- VMG1312-T20B|center]]
|'''TechnicolorZyXEL 582nVMG1312-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
|[[File:DGA0122-rear.png|200px|link=Category:Technicolor DGA0122|center]]
|[[File:DSL 320B D1.png]]
|'''DLINKTechnicolor DSL 320B.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
|[[File:FB2900.jpg|400px|link=:Category:FireBrick|center]]
|[[File:2700-small.png]]
|'''FireBrick 25002900'''
Use alongside a T20B or Vigor 130 (any compatible modem)
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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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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[[Category:Routers]]
[[Category:Configuring]]
[[Category:ADSL]]
[[Category:FTTC]]
[[Category:TalkTalk Wholesale]]
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