25-07-2003, 17:37
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ADSL modem
My dad is ordering bt adsl as his exchange has just been upgraded (can't get NTL), he doesn't want to use the provided modem because he wants to use NIC connection not usb, can anyone recomend a decent ADSL modem ??
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25-07-2003, 19:08
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The Zoom x4 has proved to be relible for me,
Its got a usb connection and an ethernet connection, and is a router and basic firewall as well.
Although if he wants to add more than 1 pc to it you will need to buy a hub/switch
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25-07-2003, 19:48
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Im pretty sure you can just use the modem they give you, and buy a ADSL router, which lets you then use ethernet?.. Cousins needing to get his sorted out as ethernet soon as well.
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25-07-2003, 19:54
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can usb plug into a router?, surely you would still have the unreliable usb problem ???? ( i don't know, i will stand corrected ???)
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25-07-2003, 19:57
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The problem with USB lies at the computer, because when connected via USB > Computer, Your system resources are used up, which isnt the same when using an Ethernet Connection..
I presume (Il stand corrected), That you can use the given ADSL Modem, Connect the USB bit into a ADSL router?, and then use the Ethernet Ports as normal?.. Dont know though, not my area.
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25-07-2003, 20:15
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No the one ive suggested is a Ethernet router.modem, you dont need anyover modem
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25-07-2003, 20:56
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Quote:
Originally posted by ic14
The Zoom x4 has proved to be relible for me,
Its got a usb connection and an ethernet connection, and is a router and basic firewall as well.
Although if he wants to add more than 1 pc to it you will need to buy a hub/switch
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I second this, we sell a lot of the zoom x4's at pcworld and I can't remember one coming back as faulty.
Unbeliavbly we've just dropped the price to the same as the zoom x3 (no firewall) . The Rock Apes at Head office strike again!!!
steve
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25-07-2003, 23:15
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I've got a d-link 604+
Just waiting for BT to pull their finger out and do a line test!
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25-07-2003, 23:31
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There is a known issue between the Voyager ADSL 100 modem BT are shipping and machines running a VIA chipset. my advice is go for an ADSL router, such as the MRI ones sold at scan.co.uk apart from being £5 cheaper than the Voyager from BT they are much more reliable..
(The issue is that the software BT ship with the Voyager slows a P4 down to 286 speeds)
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26-07-2003, 08:45
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You may wish to take a look at the D-Link dsl300G+ which has USB and ethernet connections. The netgear dm602 is a very stylish modem.
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26-07-2003, 09:10
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I love my Netgear DG814 at www.netgear.co.uk it great... it all in one so u can connect up to 4 computers. www.thebroadbandstore.co.uk is a top top site. Nice prices and customer service is 2nd to none.
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26-07-2003, 10:46
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Quote:
Originally posted by TigaSefi
I love my Netgear DG814 at www.netgear.co.uk it great... it all in one so u can connect up to 4 computers. www.thebroadbandstore.co.uk is a top top site. Nice prices and customer service is 2nd to none.
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I'll probably buy some Netgear stuff like the WGR614 and WG511 along with D-Link dsl300g+. These products are far more stylish than the second hand rubbish you could get from NTL.
There are some very good sites where you can buy ADSL products, www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk , www.dslsource.co.uk and www.dslwarehouse.co.uk
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26-07-2003, 10:58
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I'll second dslwarehouse, the best presales advice I've ever been given by any company.
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26-07-2003, 13:35
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I'll second dslwarehouse, the best presales advice I've ever been given by any company.
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I've tried all three, but I got some excellent presales advice from broadbandbuyer and dslsource. They were willing to explain much about their products as they can.
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26-07-2003, 17:00
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Quote:
Originally posted by dozysplot
I second this, we sell a lot of the zoom x4's at pcworld and I can't remember one coming back as faulty.
Unbeliavbly we've just dropped the price to the same as the zoom x3 (no firewall) .
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 I cant belive they acctully lowered the price!!
It proves how excellently built they are if none have beigng returned!
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