ADSL modem - any good?

[marine1]

Hey guys thanks for always answering with great info, got another question.
I have a Billion ADSL router, died on me today

I then at 4:30pm decided to run down to incredible corruption and bought a Netgear
http://www.incredible.co.za/ProductDescription.aspx?SKU=68552

Is this any good? I was looking at the Belkin but it was the same price but had no Wireless N 300, only 150.

Thanks guys.

 

[marine1]

No one?

 

[ITCynic]

I have sold quite a few Netgear routers in the past, specifically the DG834 models and they all proved to be great. They just work.

I am not sure of the new models but based on my past experiences with them, you should have nothing to worry about. IMHO they are far better than the D-link crap that is out there.

 

[Peon]

Never worked on it. I dont really trust ADSL modems, so I normally setup a smoothwall box and set the modem into bridge mode.

 

[marine1]

Thanks guys appreciate the help

 

[Savage152]

Netgear is good stuff! But next time maybe have a look around because there are about 10000 places that would have it far cheaper that Incredible

 

[marine1]

I know but needed it at last minute thanks

 

[the_don46]

I have sold quite a few Netgear routers in the past, specifically the DG834 models and they all proved to be great. They just work.

I am not sure of the new models but based on my past experiences with them, you should have nothing to worry about. IMHO they are far better than the D-link crap that is out there.

+1 re D-Link being crap. What's the opinion on Linksys?

 

[ITCynic]

+1 re D-Link being crap. What's the opinion on Linksys?

Actually I have not used/sold the Linksys products as I have always been successful with the Netgear routers, so I can't say. However, I hear good things about Linksys and my fellow forumites here don't seem to slate the product (Linksys) that much.

 

[Savage152]

Well, considering Linksys is manufactured or made by Cisco, I would expect it to be top notch! I also believe the old ones were the system of choice for budding WUG enthusiasts, because of them running on Linux, and therefore being quite easy to customize.

 

[the_don46]

Thanks guys for your responses.

We used to supply our clients with WAP D-Link's which are SHOCKING, and switched to WAP Linksys. And my feelings are, that if I'm going to buy an ASDL Modem / WAP Router Combo it would be surely be the best product.

However, MWEB offers a Billion for R600, then you hear good stories about Netgear. I think in the end, you need to go with what suites your wallet and what you comfortable with

Anyone know who sells Linksys ADSL Modem / WAP Router combo's to the public?