Telstra velocity modem options

[Sampeter]

Are there any cheaper options for Telstra Home Velocity users on modem/routers? I have ADSL2+ modem with PPPoE support. Will it work? If I buy from Telstra it is $168. I think that is too expensive. My internet connection already cost me a lot (89 Activation + 129 Casual Fee + 90$ monthly fee), now 168 for the modem. Nearly $500. 

[cf4]

If the ADSL modem has a WAN port you should be able to use it. You could use any router that supports PPOE.

[Sampeter]

Thank you for the reply. Mine is DLink DSL 2730B 

It doesn't have WAN port. I used to connect the telephone jack when working on ADSL2. Will it still work?

Again appreciate your time on replying.

http://www.ebah.com.br/content/ABAAAfsZsAF/dsl-2730b-a1-manual-v1-00-leo

 

[cf4]

Sorry the DLink DSL 2730B is not compatible. It does not have a WAN port or LAN port that can be configured as a WAN port. It will only work on ADSL connections

You can use third part router for  $40 but you want be able to use the integrated telephony.

[Sampeter]

Thanks. I am looking at NetGear N300 or Netgear D3600 N600. I think these will still work. Btw, what is integrated telephony? Does it work only on Telstra modem?

[cf4]

Integrated Telephony is a telephone service working over the Velocity service using VOIP instead of using telephone copper wires. It requires a telstra modem to work.

Either of those modems will work. You don't need to get an ADSL modem router you could just get router such as

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/networking/netgear/netgear-wnr2000-wireless-n300-router/...

ADSL  modems will be obsolete in a few years time so its not wort paying extra for a ADSL modem router instead of a router.

The Telstra modem has better WI-Fi and faster LAN ports than any of these modems /routers and although you might save $100 it might be the better option as it is fully supported.