BSNL Modem Types, Specification, Availability, Configuration

Generally BSNL gives modems to its customers under the following plans


Bsnl offers following plans to select a Modem for their broadband connection

1. Rent a Modem from BSNL (Not provided now)
2. Modem outright purchase form BSNL (one time payment) (Not provided below)
3. Modem purchase from BSNL (Through installements) (Not provided Below)
4. Use your own ADSL Modem (purchased from open market) (Always you can do)

There are four types of  ADSL Modems

• Type 1: Type -I Modems are with one Ethernet Port and One USB Port
• Type 2: Type 2 modems are generally with Wifi and 4 ethernet ports.

Why you should go for 4th option mentioned above?

Quality: The quality and reliability of BSNL Modems are average. BSNL supplied Modems often fail to work properly in poor signal to noice ratio conditions, means frequent disconnection problems are predominant for BSNL supplied Modems.

Rent: If you have heavy internet usage and your Modem runs round the clock, then it is a better option to rent the Modem from BSNL because the Modem will be replaced by BSNL on failure. If you purchase the Modem from BSNL or outside, the warranty will be only for one year.

Limited Internet usage: If you have a limited internet usage, then  it is better to purchase a Modem from BSNL (either one time or through installment scheme) because it is very much cost effective .

Purchase from open Market: The Modems like D link, Netgear and Lynk Sys   perform exceptionally well even in poor signal to ratio conditions also. That means if your house is at considerable distance from nearest BSNL exchange, naturally the line attenuation will be more and the cheap quality Modems fail to perform reliably. Source 

Type 1:

Type 2:

DSL 2730U - Price in India around 2200/-

Official Manual:

http://www.dlink.co.in/products/?pid=451

Unofficial manual:

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http://netnlap.com/d-link/100405-d-link-dsl-2730u-for-bsnl-and-similar-adsl2-4-port-wi-fi-router-.html