Cheapest modem/onu/ont? for BSNL fiber

[jingalalahoe]

As the title says. I'm looking for the cheapest device that works for BSNL FTTH. I just want a LAN port coming out of it which I can plug into my router. WIll be going for the 100Mbps plan - GBE port is a bonus but not a must. Links to buy online will be very helpful too

 

[shashankb]

Go for Netlink or Huawei . What is the device you are using currently ?

 

[varkey]

GPON ONT NETLINK - HG323R (Dual mode) - Netlink ICT Private Limited

www.netlinkict.com

This looks decent for Rs 1400 shipped (Rs 1095 + tax + shipping)

 

[jingalalahoe]

Go for Netlink or Huawei . What is the device you are using currently ?

I don't have a FTTH connection right now. Planning to get one in a week, franchisee does not have anything cheaper than a 3.8k wifi router

 

[shashankb]

If you can get Huawei and the LCO supports it , go for Huawei . I would not advise Netlink if you can get a Huawei ONT

 

[jingalalahoe]

Ah okay. I managed to get a technical guy's number, I'll ask him which ONTs are compatible and take it from there

 

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[bigbyte.me]

How is Syrotech ONT's with regard to WiFi and in general. My local operator is providing Syrotech ONT, WiFi with 1 GE, 1FE and 1 POTS for 2500 all inclusive.

 

[JB701]

Use the cheapest ONT possible with no WiFi, no POTS (unless you need POTS) and get a separate WiFi router (Archer C6/A6 is recommended quite often here), use ONT in bridge mode.

ONTs have kinda sus software. I think there was one mentioned here recently where login details was in plain text.

With Archer C6 you can install OpenWRT if you don't like stock software (though Stock TP-Link software is usually far better than ONT).

 

[shashankb]

@bigbyte.me 2500 is a lot just for ONT. Are you including the installation too by meaning "all inclusive" ?. The Syrotech/Netlink/Alphion are not reliable firmware wise. I myself find that the admin page does not load when I am trying to change multiple things. Or the admin page just gets stuck without any response . You would not want that . Get a basic Huawei ONT because they offer better UI and router generally does not get bricked.

 

[bigbyte.me]

Thanks for the reply @shashankb .
Agree on the Rs.2500 loot part, but I inquired in local market and it's not available below 1750 plus GST. All inclusive means GST included. So the difference is only 300-400 rupees, which will easily be spent in petrol/parking.

I want to buy Huawei basic ONT but unable to find it in local market (Mumbai).