Dec 26, 2016 03:48 PM
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(Updated Dec 26, 2016 03:44 PM)
Common complaints and TGW(things gone wrong):
- Range is poor: this is common in tall apartments where they use thick concrete and that means more energy is lost by the Wifi signal
working its way through walls.
It is not advisable to increase the antenna height / power which will be injurious to health in the long run due to radiations(there are laws which
govern this).
Solution: Use it in a central location of your house( preferably hooked to a ceiling in your living room) or if your house is so large
and you have range issues don't fall for multi non detachable antenna routers(detachable antenna routers are costly), they are useless, instead
buy one modem+Router and one Router without modem which will be inter-connected using LAN cable to increase WI-FI range your budget will
be less than 3000 INR with excellent range in any corner.
- Overheats / Poor performance / DSL lost frequently: This happens with all cheap modems because they weren't designed to work 24X7.
Offices use a different router(Switches) which has a very good cooling system but not anywhere near to affordable for a household point of use.
Solution: If your ISP supports you with consistent internet then buy a cooling fan(12 Volt cooling fans available for a throw-away 200 INR or
extract one from a dead PC at home). I used my old PC cooling fan with my old dead Modem's 12V adapter for
powering this, some tapes and ducts(refer picture) and you have an efficient 24X7 working modem free of interruptions with an efficient cooling
system.
- If you use ACT or similar fiber-net then buying this modem is probably costing you more because you paid for the DSL part( the modem)
which you will never use!. Search for a wireless router only( not a MODEM+ router). Saves you as much as twice the money.
- USB Hard-disk failure/ Router USB performance issues: now things can get nasty if you leave a normal external HDD running 24X7. get a self
powered Hard disk with cooler/ install the DIY cooler with PC cooling fans. If you cannot afford a self powered HDD with cooling system then its
logical to use a pen-drive of good capacity instead.
The above will ensure that your modem/router will last for terabytes of happy downloading, surfing and uploading.
