I've recently connected with Telstra and they gave me a cable modem to start with. The connection I'm getting when I'm upstairs in my room is 12mbps but if I'm next to the modem I get around 63-70mbps. I haven't had any luck trying to find a Cable Modem.. Completely new to all this. Willing to spend around $400 max. Trying to get the best connection from my room as I need it for work/gaming online/streaming.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks
It connected with a cable to the wall that he installed when setting up. Unless I buy a longer one and run it through the house from the wall socket?
Sorry, New to all this and a bit confused. The modem I had before which worked okay, was a netgear D6300 (Which doesn't have the Cable wire insert thing on the back) The one they provided was a telstra gate way max with a connection part on the back that lets me screw in my cable wire to the wall?
Cable modems are different from ADSL2+ modems.
Cable modems use coaxial cables which look like this
http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/94/Connect-a-Cable-M…
ADSL2+ modems use telephone lines and as such, are connected to a telephone port.
The fact that you have a cable modem now means that you have signed up for cable internet, not ADSL2. So you won't be using your D6300 as a modem since it's an ADSL2 modem.
However, your netgear d6300, even though it is no longer usable for you as a modem — can still be used as a wireless router. In fact, both your Telstra Gateway and Netgear have routers built in — they are two-in-one devices that do double duty of routing and modem at the same time. And it is possible to bridge them together to extend or boost your wifi network.
All you have to do is to configure it in router mode and then use an Ethernet (gigabit LAN) cable to attach the Netgear's WAN port to the modem. The setup from here on gets a little complicated and you might need some know-how on how to configure your Netgear modem as a router in full bridged mode.
I don't have a Netgear and I do need to sleep tonight, so I can't really walk you through the procedures. Try posting your issue in WP forums and see if anybody can assist with networking.
Thanks so much for your help!!
Sorry if these a silly questions!
Get an Ethernet over power adapter and one of those range extenders that have Ethernet.
I use a power line adapter, and it works great. Modem/Router at one end of the house, and router at the other end. I'd get one of these, and then use your old modem/router to make Wi-Fi in your room. Should cost you about $50 plus a little time to research how to set it up.
How do 2 in 1 router modems compare to the ones that just do the one job?
Also for a stable connection is it better to get a good modem or router?
Typically for routers, a router that does only one job instead of two is better. And the upside for power users is that routers can run third party firmware such as DD WRT allowing for more advanced settings and features.
ADSL modem routers run a closed end firmware and can't be modified.
Thanks for the reply scrimshaw.
So if I just want a connection that enables me to have WiFi for my laptop, phone and tablets a 2 in 1 modem/router is fine?
I'm currently having issues with my connection and I can't figure out if it is my line or the modems.
My tp-link W8960N 2 in 1 can't connect to the internet (only the power and wireless lights are on). I tested my old unreliable netcomm 2 in 1 and it connected right away but after a few hours it heated up and disconnected too and now the power and wireless light are the only one on.
I have a feeling it's more of a modem issue rather than a line one but not 100% sure.
Perhaps I'll just buy another modem router to settle the question? No one else seems to have a spare one laying around!
Thanks for the link. I'll see if it can pinpoint my issue but possibly not on my case.
A year or so ago we had a contractor come in and test our lines. He found there was alot of interference so he cut off all the dodgy wiring and made it so the phone line just went to one socket. We have naked dsl so the modem is the only thing connected to the line. Unless a mouse chewed into the line or something happened there shouldn't be any interference?
I just checked the ISP status page and there are 'serious' issues near my area. http://www.adam.com.au/status/
It was supposedly supposed to end at 10.30 am though and my net/modem has been acting up the last few days so I can't be sure it's that either!
I usually wouldn't be that worried but I need the net to be working for my mum before I go on a holiday!
If you already have a modem, then all you require now is a half-decent wifi router to hook it up with. If you buy another modem to replace your current one, you'll just end up buying a modem with sub-par wireless performance.
A lot of choices include
TP Link Archer C7 ($150) or C9 ($200)
or Nighthawk R7000 ($200)
or Asus RT-AC68U ($200)
It's a good idea to place the wifi router in the mid-way or central point of your house. If possible, find a spot where the wifi router can reach both upstairs and downstairs (near the staircase may be a good idea).