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Originally Posted by jaycee
The business modem's a bit useless if it doesn't allow port forwarding to be configured though! I think the idea is that the business modem also functions partially as a router, and is meant to be connected to a switch to serve multiple machines.
I must confess, I am wondering why you are using the business modem for what sounds like domestic use?
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Looking at their site, it sounds the TehTech is on an account with a managed connection. So, NTL:Telewest business actually take the burden of managing the router away from the business. Theoretically this is a good idea. A lot of businesses have a networked broadband connection, and no staff with the technical knowledge required to manage that network. That, combined with the fact that if a Business network is compromised, it can bankrupt the business. In this case, it would be better the leave the management of the router to someone who *should* know what they are doing.
As for why he is using a business modem, I suspect the answer is that you can, in thoery, get better service on a business connection (faster response in the event of a failure for instance).