Billion 7800N ADSL 802.11N

grovesy15 on 15/12/2013 - 12:22

Looking for a wireless router/modem just to hook up my Internode ADSL 2+ at my new apartment. My partner and I won't be using it for gaming or anything, just general surfing and some movie streaming/downloading….

I have been offered a used Billion 7800N ADSL 802.11 router for $70. It is 1-year old, with no problems reported. Comes with all original bits, ADSL splitter….selling because moving overseas.

I don't know much about this stuff…but do the "more knowledgeable" think this is a good deal I should take advantage of? Thanks!

Computing ADSL Modem Billion Wireless Router

Comments

  • grovesy15 on 15/12/2013 - 12:50

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  • OldBugger on 15/12/2013 - 13:23

    I have one. It has been the most stable router yet. I got this one after a lot of research and set it up with a minitar ata for VOIP.

    But… there are some people who have had bad experiences with constant dropouts. I have also experienced this occasionally.

    I had to do some shopping for my sister not long ago for her billion that went haywire. Again, after a lot of research I got her a TP-LINK TD-W8980 N600 Wireless-N Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router and its been excellent. http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=10516

    For an extra $35 I'd get a new modem such as this with a 3 year warranty. I do/did like Billion's but after I have gone through so many I find they deteriorate after a year or two.

  • grovesy15 on 15/12/2013 - 14:13

    Thanks mate…good advice!

  • grovesy15 on 15/12/2013 - 15:18

    I just wonder if I need something THAT good for just a one bedroom apartment for two people…

    ?

    • scrimshaw on 15/12/2013 - 17:33
      +4

      Anything in the $50 to $80 range will do. The 7800NL is a rock solid router — you can get it new for $99 from MSY so $70 for a used one isn't exactly what I'd call great value. I'd rather buy new.

      There are 2 kinds of chipsets that modems use: Broadcom and Trendchip.

      Which one should you buy? It depends on how far you're away from the ADSL DSLAM exchange.

      Broadcom modems are better for people who live a fair distance away from the DSLAM. Say > 2.5 KM.

      Trendchip modems are better for people with low line attenuation ( < 35db) and live close to the DSLAM. Say < 2KM.

      It's usually a safer bet to buy a broadcom based modem, such as the TP-Link TD-W8960N v4 or the aforementioned Billion 7800NL.

  • grovesy15 on 16/12/2013 - 08:48
    +1

    I think I can get it for 40 now….worth it? Or not worth the risk of getting a new one?

  • grovesy15 on 16/12/2013 - 09:28

    Will I still need a modem as well?

    • OpayuOnam on 16/12/2013 - 09:46

      If the person you are buying it from is a reliable person (you can trust that when he says it is working fine there really is no problem with the router) I'd say get this. I have one of these modems, and I've had for almost two years and it really has been the most reliable modem I've had. As some one mentioned I had this drop out issue only once after a year, but I'm not sure of it was my modem fault or the provider since I called them the issue was fixed.
      The form doesn't heat up much which is a plus, the range is very good for what you are paying and etc.
      I have only been recommending this to my friends and they all love it.
      Especially if you are far from the exchange like me, it has this hidden snr menu which you can squeeze some extra speed from your line.
      I got it for around 200 and it's one of the very good 200 dollars that I have spent.
      And also it has a very good community online, you can look it up in whirlpool.
      Hope this helps.

      • grovesy15 on 16/12/2013 - 09:48

        That's great thanks! Is this a router and modem? Or will I still need to get a modem…

        • OpayuOnam on 16/12/2013 - 09:51

          Oh sorry was meant to answer that, it is a router and modem. As a bonus it also comes with a port which you can add an NBN modem to it in the future if you need it. So there goes future proof.

          Edit: I think at 40 it's a no brainer really… since with this process you can't get anything reliable or good.

        • OpayuOnam on 16/12/2013 - 11:11

          *I meant with this price

  • ladis on 16/12/2013 - 10:01
    +1

    I have been using the 7800N for 3 or 4 years now. Rock solid, can't remember needing to reboot it and it transfers 150 to 200 GB per month without fail over a fairly large 2 story house (no masonry). $40 is a bargain!

  • kid_20 on 17/12/2013 - 07:59
    +1

    I wouldn't buy a 7800n second hand. I had one. It worked great for 13 months and then the wireless part stopped working. I went online to find if it was a problem I could fix and found 100's of people with same issue. A chip deteriorates inside the unit which has now been fixed in the newer models. Spend a few dollars more and get a new one.

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