ADSL WIFI/Mesh router recommendations

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Niscoupe

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#285747 14-May-2021 14:16

I am currently using a Spark HG659b modem with a D-Link DAP 1650 extender. The modem is now dropping out virtually every day which is a right pain and I really would like to update it with something superior! We only have ADSL available....what would be a good replacement modem and/or mesh system to go for? The house is 3 bedroom, has gib walls, single level. Would appreciate any suggestions.

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#2707571 14-May-2021 14:26

If you've only got ADSL then get Spark to send you one of their Spark Smart Modems + Mesh Extender. This is your cheapest solution even if you have to pay for it.

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1101

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#2708323 17-May-2021 09:47

"the modem is dropping out"

Is it Only wifi dropping out ? .
Is the internet actually disconnecting (water + dsl + bad copper lines ) .
Do PC's etc connected to the modem(router) via network cable also drop out ?

are wifi devices in the same room as the router free from dropouts ?
Can you run network cables to the other rooms ?

Niscoupe

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#2708380 17-May-2021 12:45

1101:

"the modem is dropping out"

Is it Only wifi dropping out ? .

No
Is the internet actually disconnecting (water + dsl + bad copper lines ) .

Pages/sites will not load. Rebooting modem is the only way to get working again.

Do PC's etc connected to the modem(router) via network cable also drop out ?

Yes

are wifi devices in the same room as the router free from dropouts ?

No
Can you run network cables to the other rooms ?

No

I have since purchased a Spark Smart modem and mesh (as per advice from above post) and everything is working perfectly. (Speed is slightly slower but stronger wireless and stable)

We also had a HG659B at our business premises on VDSL and had the same problems there. Now on wireless there which again has cured the problem. I don't have a lot of faith in those modems as we had problems on both sites right from the time we installed them...just gradually got worse over time.

Many thanks for the reply

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#2708439 17-May-2021 14:15

Fantastic to hear! I think for the majority of people it is better to use your ISP provided router or go with options they recommend. The Smart Mesh is actually a rather good solution.

Speed will improve over time. I've found these modems to be great for ADSL + VDSL connections.

ojo

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#2708731 17-May-2021 22:52

1101:

"the modem is dropping out"

Is it Only wifi dropping out ? .
Is the internet actually disconnecting (water + dsl + bad copper lines ) .
Do PC's etc connected to the modem(router) via network cable also drop out ?

are wifi devices in the same room as the router free from dropouts ?
Can you run network cables to the other rooms ?

Those modems are junk, I had the exact same issues when them