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KevAmiga · 15-01-2006, 18:16

Cheaper maybe, but swapping back / forth can have disadvantages.

The ports on the back of the ambit modem's are sometimes (as with lots of devices of that kind) a bit fragile. Its not designed to be swapped all the time.

Plus, if you and your dad are both able to use Ethernet then you will have the advantage of a hardware firewall for extra security if you were to purchase a router. They are not all that expensive.

15-01-2006, 18:16	#7
KevAmiga Inactive Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Swansea, South Wales Age: 43 Services: TiVo, V+, SH2. Phone, Mobile. Posts: 313	Re: USB/Ethernet Cheaper maybe, but swapping back / forth can have disadvantages. The ports on the back of the ambit modem's are sometimes (as with lots of devices of that kind) a bit fragile. Its not designed to be swapped all the time. Plus, if you and your dad are both able to use Ethernet then you will have the advantage of a hardware firewall for extra security if you were to purchase a router. They are not all that expensive.