Broadband - plans and hardware in Chennai

Earthling · Oct 29th, 2007, 08:06

Hello,

Could someone please recommend a wireless router (brand & model) that they are currently using, that offers a strong steady signal

Wireless B, wireless G? The reason is that some hardware simply does not work well in some cities.

I know this is rather subjective but who is the best ISP in Chennai..?

edit: Mod, my 'speech-to-type' program that will make me an internet gazillionaire is still in testing ;(

edit: PS, thx mod!

Nick-H · Oct 29th, 2007, 15:59

I think there are much better-informed forums than this one for such information.

For Broadband issues, see www.vinuthomas.com.

Best of the "broad"band suppliers? BSNL and Airtel. It isn't very broad.

Earthling · Oct 29th, 2007, 16:38

Thanks Nick-H, just peeked in there and it's chockablock with relevant info!

ISN · Oct 31st, 2007, 08:10

Checkout this link India Utilities

Earthling · Nov 1st, 2007, 18:19

Thanks ISN! Just peeked in there and it is indeed very useful! Great website BTW..I haven't browsed around yet, but the idea is just wonderful.

Mano · Nov 16th, 2007, 18:07

I am using Buffalo Wireless Router now, model number is WHR -G54S, its working well. Good Range and signal stregnth.

You can get answers for your technical prolems in a forum called techenclave.

Nick-H · Nov 16th, 2007, 19:10

Thanks for mentioning that site: I'll be checking it out.

Earthling · Nov 16th, 2007, 21:38

Hey thanks Mano.

Thinking of getting a Linksys wireless N...

Will look on the forum you mention..

Nick-H · Nov 16th, 2007, 22:37

I have an unwanted Lynksys wireless router if you are interested.

Please note that it does not include the modem

Earthling · Nov 17th, 2007, 08:45

That's mighty generous of you NH, but I'm sure there is someone there right now who can take it off your hands, rather than me arriving sometime in Dec/Jan...

Thanks for the offer!

Nick-H · Nov 17th, 2007, 13:10

It's been sitting around for months. See how you go; I'd advise that you get a modem/router/wireless from the ISP. BSNL can supply.

Earthling · Nov 18th, 2007, 08:13

OK will do Nick, thanks!

Most prolly will get a wireless router with built in modem, but let's see compatibility on the various forums..

Not even sure that the telephone lines where I'm looking to rent would be broadband capable or have broadband service that far out. In which case, I'll have to look at those PCMCIA / USB cell phone modems..

Anyone using those? What speeds do you get?

Nick-H · Nov 18th, 2007, 09:27

I don't think you'll have any trouble getting the connection from either BSNL or Airtel.

But remember that 'broadband' here is pretty damned slow and expensive compared to much of the rest of the world

Oct 29th, 2007, 08:06	#1
Earthling Noob Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gaia Posts: 94	Broadband - plans and hardware in Chennai Hello, Could someone please recommend a wireless router (brand & model) that they are currently using, that offers a strong steady signal Wireless B, wireless G? The reason is that some hardware simply does not work well in some cities. I know this is rather subjective but who is the best ISP in Chennai..? edit: Mod, my 'speech-to-type' program that will make me an internet gazillionaire is still in testing ;( edit: PS, thx mod! __________________ I don't know with what weapons WW3 will be fought. But WW4 will be fought with sticks and stones. -Albert Einstein Last edited by machadinha : Oct 29th, 2007 at 22:24. Reason: fixed title

Oct 29th, 2007, 15:59	#2
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,923	I think there are much better-informed forums than this one for such information. For Broadband issues, see www.vinuthomas.com. Best of the "broad"band suppliers? BSNL and Airtel. It isn't very broad. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Oct 31st, 2007, 08:10	#4
ISN Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minnesota, USA / Chennai, India Posts: 502	Checkout this link India Utilities __________________ ----------------------------------------------------- Indian Students Network http://www.IndianStudentsNetwork.com Last edited by machadinha : Oct 31st, 2007 at 08:16. Reason: removed full quote

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Oct 29th, 2007, 16:38	#3
Earthling Noob Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gaia Posts: 94	Thanks Nick-H, just peeked in there and it's chockablock with relevant info!

Nov 1st, 2007, 18:19	#5
Earthling Noob Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gaia Posts: 94	Thanks ISN! Just peeked in there and it is indeed very useful! Great website BTW..I haven't browsed around yet, but the idea is just wonderful.

Nov 16th, 2007, 18:07	#6
Mano Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 18	I am using Buffalo Wireless Router now, model number is WHR -G54S, its working well. Good Range and signal stregnth. You can get answers for your technical prolems in a forum called techenclave.

Nov 16th, 2007, 19:10	#7
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,923	Thanks for mentioning that site: I'll be checking it out.

Nov 16th, 2007, 21:38	#8
Earthling Noob Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gaia Posts: 94	Hey thanks Mano. Thinking of getting a Linksys wireless N... Will look on the forum you mention..

Nov 16th, 2007, 22:37	#9
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,923	I have an unwanted Lynksys wireless router if you are interested. Please note that it does not include the modem

Nov 17th, 2007, 08:45	#10
Earthling Noob Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gaia Posts: 94	That's mighty generous of you NH, but I'm sure there is someone there right now who can take it off your hands, rather than me arriving sometime in Dec/Jan... Thanks for the offer!

Nov 17th, 2007, 13:10	#11
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,923	It's been sitting around for months. See how you go; I'd advise that you get a modem/router/wireless from the ISP. BSNL can supply.

Nov 18th, 2007, 08:13	#12
Earthling Noob Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gaia Posts: 94	OK will do Nick, thanks! Most prolly will get a wireless router with built in modem, but let's see compatibility on the various forums.. Not even sure that the telephone lines where I'm looking to rent would be broadband capable or have broadband service that far out. In which case, I'll have to look at those PCMCIA / USB cell phone modems.. Anyone using those? What speeds do you get?

Nov 18th, 2007, 09:27	#13
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,923	I don't think you'll have any trouble getting the connection from either BSNL or Airtel. But remember that 'broadband' here is pretty damned slow and expensive compared to much of the rest of the world

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