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Hi

Can someone please recommend some good ADSL USB Modems? I currently use a Netgear Router, but want to buy a USB Modem. I've had a look through previous posts, but don't seem to see any that stand out as exceptionally good.

Thanks
 
The D-link are always good.

D-link DSL-300T ADSL modem ; 8Mbps downstream / 832Kbps upstream , 1 x 10/100 utp

D-link DSL-504T ADSL router + built-in ADSL modem + 4port switch ; G.dmt : 8Mbps downstream / 832Kbps upstream ; G.lite : 1.5Mbps downstream / 512Kbps upstream

D-link DSL-G604T wireless ADSL router + built-in ADSL modem + 4port switch , 802.11g ; G.dmt : 8Mbps downstream / 832Kbps upstream ; G.lite : 1.5Mbps downstream / 512Kbps upstream

There is also the billion Range but they are just over priced... You'll also find some cheap unknown brands that don't perform to badly.
 
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The D-link are always good.

D-link DSL-300T ADSL modem ; 8Mbps downstream / 832Kbps upstream , 1 x 10/100 utp

D-link DSL-504T ADSL router + built-in ADSL modem + 4port switch ; G.dmt : 8Mbps downstream / 832Kbps upstream ; G.lite : 1.5Mbps downstream / 512Kbps upstream

D-link DSL-G604T wireless ADSL router + built-in ADSL modem + 4port switch , 802.11g ; G.dmt : 8Mbps downstream / 832Kbps upstream ; G.lite : 1.5Mbps downstream / 512Kbps upstream

There is also the billion Range but they are just over priced... You'll also find some cheap unknown brands that don't perform to badly.
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None of them are USB lol
 
Geek - Any particular reason you want a USB modem. The ethernet routers are better, because you don't need a machine switched on 24/7 to share the internet.
 
I goto agree with Franna... usb modem... but then if you want to be connected directly without farting with routing...
 
Thanks for the replies.

Yeah, I have had no problems with the router - works fine. I need to get a modem for a member of family. I think it'll be safer having them "dial up" as opposed to it being connected 24/7.

:)
 
Would the firewall in the router not protect them a bit better?
 
I have one you can have

Hi

I have a USB modem that you can have at no cost. I am using the ASDL POTS router instead.

EB
 
Would a Router with a built-in firewall be recommended?(Obviously I suppose :P) Or is it just as good if I have my own firewall?
 
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If you can, get one that supports USB and Ethernet.

I have a cheap as chips old Thompson Speedtouch USB that has never failed. (Once I found the drivers)
 
Hi, I have a Telkom USB POTS modem I'm not using. Yours for R200 if you want. For some reason I cannot PM you..
 
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