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I have applied to Telkom for an ADSL line. However I noticed that the minimum system requirements on their website only refer to Windows operating systems (I own an iMac running OS X). Does this mean that I have to own a Windows PC for ADSL? :confused:
 
Nope, any mac with an Ethernet port can connect to a ADSL modem or if you get a modem with wireless built in, the new Imacs can connect automatically.

IE: Will work perfectly
 
Nope.

You can state that you have a 286 XT computer with 640KB RAM, monochrome display, 20MB harddrive and DOS 6.22 without being denied approval.
 
If you get an ethernet router, you can get anything with a network card to work.
 
Thanks for the feedback everyone. ;)

One other thing, what are the advantages of an ethernet modem over a USB one?

And finally, which ISP would you recommend?
 
An ethernet modem generally allows you to share your internet connection with many computers without needing any other hardware. They normally have a built-in firewall and depending on the model you buy, a wireless network access point and mini-switch as well. When you get an ethernet modem, you get a private network address (192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x, etc) and the router will handle getting the data to the internet back back to the right PC - you share the single public IP that is assigned to you. If you don't already have a network, you will need a network cable as well when you get an ethernet modem (if it has a built-in switch) or a crossover cable if it doesn't.

The other option is getting a USB modem. This one will act just like your normal dial-up connection, just over adsl. Using this, the public internet IP assigned to you is on your own PC. This means you need a good firewall and antivirus package on your pc. When you get this, you need a USB cable - normally supplied with the modem as far as I know.

As for ISP, I am currently with WebAfrica, but I'll probably try OpenWeb / IS at some point in the near future.
 
Ok, so Telkom have received my application for ADSL and say they will send out a technician to install it in 2-3 weeks. In the meantime I have been considering what router / modem to use. Belkin offer an all-in-one solution that seems to suit my needs: http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Product_Id=187046.

I was wondering if any of the forum members have used this product and, if so, what their impressions were of it?
 
I don't have any experience with Belkin products, but I do own the Netgear equivalent, and I have nothing but praise for it. I'd suggest you look at the Netgear 834G (54mbps) or the Netgear 834GT (108mbps) - it pretty much has the same features. You'll see a lot of people on this forum recommends it (which was why I bought it).
 
Thanks again revve.

Where can I get my hands on one?
 
Hi, have been using iBurst for the last few days with my mac and I guess what I have learnt applies to ADSL as well.. when connecting with the USB cable, found the drivers to be unstable. When connected with the network cable, it works 100% - so make sure you get a ADSL modem with built in netwotk ports (this also means you are firewalled by the modem/router, you can share your netwok connection between multiple computers (without your pc being the router))

Will be switching to ADSL in a few days, let you know how it goes

ps revve, did I mention that ADSL installation took less than a week
 
Thanks for the feedback. The Barricade certainly looks like a reasonably priced solution.
 
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