kalyanmudi
Newbie
Hi,I am planning to apply for a broadband internet connection (through my landline that I have to apply for as well) in Kolkata. I didn't have any prior experience of installing/configuring broadband in India and hence have few basic questions - 1. I see two types of Modems I can choose from, in the application form. Type 1 (ethernet + usb port) and Type 2(ethernet + wifi port). At the moment I have a Desktop PC that I want to connect to the internet through wire (I guess I can make use of ethernet port here). However, in future (or may be now, for that matter) I want to be able to access the internet via wifi (say, I will have laptops and iPhones in the house) as well. Do you have any recommendation which modem I should opt for? I know both modem can work with little adjustments I guess. Type 1 would need another wifi router to enable wifing of internet whereas type 2 will come wifi enabled already. If I opt for type 2 - I should still be able to connect using wire to my desktop PC? Anything I loose if I opt for TYpe 2 modem? What that USB port in Type 1 modem people really use for?I read somewhere in the forum - there are type 3 and type 4 modems as well. However, I don't see any mention of them in my application form (that I downloaded from calcuttatelephones website).2. In any case (I mean, whichever one I opt for) - Do you have any advise if I don't want a modem from BSNL and want to buy one from outside? I don't know what brand modem I am going to get from BSNL. I am little inclined to use modem/router for a reputed brand - Cisco Linksys? If I can do so - would you be able to let me know what model or configuration modem/router I should buy to fulfil above purpose of wire+wireless internet access?Also, my house is a 3 storied building. My broadband connection and modem/router going to be in ground floor. Do you believe I should expect considerably strong wifi signal at least on 1st floor? Do I have to look for a specific config of modem/router to cover such radius? Do you have any recommendation?I tried searching/reading the answers already in forum and get information in bits and pieces hence wanted to post a new thread with all my questions. I would appreciate your time going through my questions and any advise you can provide. Thanks a lot in advance.Regards,Kalyan