Router for BSNL or MTNL broadband

BSNL Broadband is one of the top internet service provider. They are very popular because of their price point. In fact the below article applies to MTNL Broadband as well.

Once you have decided to buy, if you try purchase online, you will be bombarded with so many options like ADSL routers, Ethernet routers, RJ-11 port, RJ-45 port, Router with modem or Router without modem. List will never end with so many names. Here is the quick answer.

How to pick the BSNL or MTNL Routers

If you are looking for a router for BSNL broadband ADSL routers is only your choice. You have the ADSL connection at your home. The router requires a modem for an ADSL connection. Please consider Router with a modem. Another way to find Routers with a modem is to look for port RJ-11 in the description. They are also known as ADSL routers. The router title or description will have keywords ADSL, router with modem, RJ-11 port.

Generally BSNL or MTNL broadband Internet connections use copper telephone wire to transfer the Internet service, and this wire line transmission technology is called DSL (Digital Subscriber Line). And such that ADSL (Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line) is a type of DSL transmission technology, where a large amount of data can be received with high speed.

A telephone line uses Rj-11 connectors such that ADSL routers come with Rj-11 port, whereas the normal routers use Rj-45 port for Ethernet type networks. So that's the reason why a BSNL broadband connection needs an modem. And for the BSNL broadband connection you need to choose an ADSL router.

Three critical features of BSNL routers

• Speed
• Frequency band
• USB port

Speed: the speed of internal network, NOT internet speed

Router specification mark the router speed as 150 Mbps, 300 Mbps, 750 Mbps, 1GBps. These specification will tell only the capability of the router transmission. True internet speed is decided by your ISP. Say, your home internet connection has 10Mbps speed. Then if you have 1Gbps router then your internet speed will be under 10Mbps. That's it.

Then the next interesting question is then what's the need of buying high bandwidth router. The short answer is for internal network performance. This is the speed at which all the family members or friends who share the same wireless router can share files among them self. Not only that, if you all your flatmate wants to play LAN games over wifi, then you should choose GBPS speed router for the good performance.

Frequency band

Routers operate on specific frequency range and classified as single band and dual band. Single band routers operate on 2.4 GHZ frequency. Where as dual band frequency routers operate at both 2.4 GHZ and 5.4 GHZ frequency. Here is the side by side comparison of both frequencies. Read more about Single Band Router vs Dual Band routers

USB port

Router USB port help you in various functions like to connect the router to printer and external storage like external hard disk. In other worlds all your family members can share the printer on cloud and external hard disk. Read more about USB port usage in router

Three critical decision factors for BSNL routers

• Home size
• Purpose
• Storage and printer connectivity

The home size plays critical role in choosing the router capacity and speed. For Large duplex home it is highly suggested to take dual band frequency router with at least 300 Mbps - 750 Mbps speed router. Otherwise for small home, router with 150 Mbps speed, single band frequency router is enough.

In case you are looking for gaming purpose then dual band router with at least 600 Mbps speed is must. If your family members wants to connect and share external hard disk or printer then router with USB port is essential.

What to do if you already have an Ethernet router?

If you have Ethernet router and want to use with BSNL broadband, then buy ADSL modem. Follow the below steps on configuration.

• Connect the BSNL cable to the Modem as input.
• The output cable of modem should be connected as input to the Ethernet Router.
• That's it, now switch it on the wireless router and access seamless internet.

How to configure BSNL router

To configure new bsnl router, connect the router as shown in below figure. Even though you want wireless wifi usage, for the first time to configure bsnl router to connect a desktop or laptop through a wired connection as shown below. No need to bother about connecting cable, most of router manufacturers provides cables along with the router.

1. Open “Network Places Properties”, in that wizard set “IP Address” to “192.168.1.1” and “Default Gateway” to “192.168.1.1” then click on “Ok” button at bottom of the wizard.





2. Now open URL http://192.168.1.1 in your browser.


3. In that, fill your details such as your BSNL user name and password, enable WEP encryption and last thing is enable router security password in order to avoid intruder access.


4. Router configuration varies from manufacturer to manufacture. If you are facing any problem to configure, look for videos on YouTube by searching the specific router model + bsnl configuration

192.168 1.1 not working

Most of the people are facing problems due to 192.168 1.1 not working. Here we are summarizing a few tips to solve these issues.

• Ensure that laptop or desktop connected hard wired to the new router.
• Restart the router by unplug the power supply, if still 192.168 1.1 not working, then run "ipconfig /flushdns" then run "ipconfig /renew" in command prompt.
• Reset the router. On the back of the router there is a small "reset" button. Hold that reset button 5 to 10 seconds, you can use pen or needle to press reset button.
• If you are still not able to open 192.168.1.1, dig deeper into people's forums for a solution.

Best BSNL or MTNL Routers

Best BSNL or MTNL Routers for small home (without storage)

Netgear D1500 N300 WiFi DSL Built-in ADSL2+ Modem Router

 

Netgear D1500 N300 is very light weight, small router. Value for money N300 router with good features under 2,000 Rs. Works well with BSNL and MTNL broadband. D1500 provides stable wifi connection without any drops and covers 1800 sq feet area very well. You can set up Netgear D1500 very easily. In the box Netgear provides line splitters, lan cable, telephone cable as well. The only cons are dim LED lights and may not cover fully big 3-BHK homes. There is no USB port as well.

TP-LINK TD-W8151N 150Mbps Wireless N ADSL2 Modem Router

 

Crafted with world-class perfection and precision, this TP-LINK TD-W8151N 150Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router blends in a variety of features for complete and uninterrupted internet connection. High Performance DSL Modem Delivering a one-stop networking solution, this high speed DSL modem ensures a smooth and uninterrupted workflow. 1-Port NAT Router and Wireless N Access Point Integrated with a 1-port NAT and wireless N access point with a speed up to 150Mbps, you can enjoy gaming, video calling and more without interruption during high bandwidth consumption. Easy Setup Assistant Uncomplicating the tedious installation processes, this device provides an easy installation setup that will take only a couple of minutes. QoS Engine Built with the Quality of Service engine, this device ensures protection against network failures depending on the level of transmission protection.

TP-LINK TD-W8961ND 300Mbps ADSL2 Wireless with Modem Router

 

Best BSNL or MTNL Routers for small home (with storage)

D-Link DSL-2520U ADSL2+ Wired Ethernet/USB Combo Router

 

Blending the most required features with quality built, this D-Link DSL-2520U ADSL2 Ethernet/USB Combo Router is sure to give you an enhanced internet experience. High Speed ADSL2+ Connection Access the internet and work or download with ease, since this ADSL2+ high speed connection is sure to give you an incredibly fast internet experience. QoS and Firewall Protection Providing Quality of Service to ensure protection against network failures, this router makes sure you have a safe and secure connection too while also providing the Firewall protection. Total Compatibility and Ease of Use Programmed and built in a manner to work with all internet service providers, this device comes with a simple installation procedure making it extremely easy to use. Built-in ADSL Modem, Ethernet and USB Ports The D-Link ADSL modem ensures an excellent connection that you can access from your PC, while the all in one device bears an Ethernet and USB ports

D-Link DSL-2750U Wireless N 300 ADSL2+ 4-Port Wi-Fi

 

USB port works as storage and 3G data card as well. Experience blazing speed of 300 Mbps. Firewall, WPA/WPA2 security and QOS features. It has very good coverage. Works well in long range (even 3000 sqft) and multiple walls as well It is very easy to setup DSL-2750U router. The router is economical and won’t heat up at all. The only con is the D-Link customer service is not up to the mark if you face any problems in future. The average wait time is around 10-20 minutes. USB speed is bit slow. You cannot use the USB port to connect to printer.

TP-LINK 300 Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem

 

Best BSNL or MTNL Routers for large home or duplex home

Netgear D6000 AC750 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Modem Router

 

It has very setup. Netgear ReadyShare technology allows you to easily connect to printer and share printer as well. Netgear provides an App called Netgear Genie with which you can easily control, monitor and repair connections. Range is good, but not exceptional. Dual band is a big bonus if you live in apartments. Coverage is good for 2-BHK and not for 3-BHK. Range is the biggest con of this router.

Asus DSL-N55U Wireless-N600 Gigabit Dual Band Router

 

TP-LINK Archer D9 AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router Router

 

Working from home has its challenges, but one of the most annoying things is having to deal with an uncooperative internet connection. How much longer are you going to put up with this? If fast net connection and heavy bandwidth coverage are what you want, we suggest that you upgrade to using this TP-LINK D9 AC1900 wireless router. Faster and better Featuring full Gigabit Ethernet ports, this wireless modem facilitates 10 times more bandwidth than Ethernet ports. You can now research and make all the presentations you need to, and even spend a few hours playing video games online with your son, with no streaming inconveniences. Increased Wi-Fi range The Beam forming function of this modem works to concentrate Wi-Fi signals towards it, thereby increasing your Wi-Fi range.

TP-Link TD-W9980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2/ADSL2+ Modem Router

 

TP-LINK TD-W8980 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router Router

 

Best BSNL or MTNL routers for Gaming purpose

Netgear D6000 AC750 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Modem Router

 

It has very setup. Netgear ReadyShare technology allows you to easily connect to printer and share printer as well. Netgear provides an App called Netgear Genie with which you can easily control, monitor and repair connections. Range is good, but not exceptional. Dual band is a big bonus if you live in apartments. Coverage is good for 2-BHK and not for 3-BHK. Range is the biggest con of this router.

TP-LINK Archer D9 AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router Router

 

Working from home has its challenges, but one of the most annoying things is having to deal with an uncooperative internet connection. How much longer are you going to put up with this? If fast net connection and heavy bandwidth coverage are what you want, we suggest that you upgrade to using this TP-LINK D9 AC1900 wireless router. Faster and better Featuring full Gigabit Ethernet ports, this wireless modem facilitates 10 times more bandwidth than Ethernet ports. You can now research and make all the presentations you need to, and even spend a few hours playing video games online with your son, with no streaming inconveniences. Increased Wi-Fi range The Beam forming function of this modem works to concentrate Wi-Fi signals towards it, thereby increasing your Wi-Fi range.

Netgear D6300 AC1600 WiFi ADSL Modem Router

 

Play around with Router selector to know which router suits you better and make good purchase decisions for your family.

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