I was told that the internet in Djibouti CLUs was DSL. Do they give you a modem, or do you need to buy a combination modem/router?

2016-07-13T17:56:00-04:00

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2016 5:58 PM

2016-07-13T17:58:24-04:00

A router was on the recommended list of things to bring, but I wasn't sure if the cost of the monthly internet service included a modem or if I was supposed to get a combination modem/router.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2016 6:04 PM

2016-07-13T18:04:17-04:00

You have to buy one...

Response by SPC Nathaniel O. made Jul 13 at 2016 6:09 PM

2016-07-13T18:09:36-04:00

They have an online market there on the nipr sites where you can buy/sell with other people stationed there. Generally you can get a modem dirt cheap from someone leaving.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2016 11:19 PM

2016-07-13T23:19:11-04:00

Actually, From what I remember I plugged the cat-5 cable into my laptop. Thereafter, I used or purchased an Apple airport express to have my own wifi. SPC Osborne was there at the same time I was if my mind serves me right.

Response by 1SG David Niles made Jul 17 at 2016 11:31 PM

2016-07-17T23:31:34-04:00

Internet in Dj really like in the hooches?

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2016 3:18 PM

2016-07-21T15:18:53-04:00

Sir,
I recently redeployed from Camp Lemonnier a few months ago. I do believe once you purchase your internet you can use an Ethernet cable, you can ask that question to personnel who work in that office. See pic below it has the contact information.
I've included the of wireless modem I used while there. They are hard to come by because every one one wants/needs them. However, the service members leave they advertise on the local swap shop to sell them. My personal opinion, I would go with my own and if he Ethernet cable works. Sell the modem on the swap shop..
Hope this helps

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2016 9:41 PM

2016-08-20T21:41:59-04:00

Its expensive, like $100 a month if you want good connections, wifi devices are usable, just bring a decent router