ADSL Router or Modem?

[Gapz]

Ive asked around about this issue and still dont have a result, can someone plz tell me the beneficiaries on either one, speed, reliability, etc.
Thanx!

 

[antowan]

Hi

Router
- Easy integration into network
- Easily accessible by multiple computers running different operating systems seeing as the communication is IP based over the network

ADSL USB modem
- connects to USB port rather than IP
- runs USB communication protocol between USB modem and pc
- More difficult to share internet effectively across network
- Due to USB interface there are some restrictions on what network implementations you can use
- Not entirely portable across different operating system platforms

Use the Ethernet ADSL router. Much better option because it is scalable...

Cheers
Antowan


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[LordyHaHa]

Make sure the ADSL router HAS a ADSL MODEM builtin else you need an external modem.
Some routers ahve no modems so lookout!!

 

[gmccumskey]

What you guys seem to misunderstand is that some people don't have NIC's. How can someone buy a ADSL router if thats the case. They'll have to fork out the extra for a NIC. Sometimes, if the connection is for just one PC, the USB modem is more than adequate.

 

[ic]

gm, a NIC really isn't expensive- if someone intends to spend R600..R1000+ on a router, I am sure they will fork out R65..R150 on a NIC.

 

[Darth Garth]

Use the Ethernet ADSL router. Much better option because it is scalable...

Another benefit of using an external router is that most of the good ones also have a firewall builtin.