Getting Dsl, need a modem

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Hey guys,

Im getting Dsl and would like to buy a decent modem that isnt expensive, all i need to do is run the line to 2pc's. Preferably something under R450.

Any suggestions?

Thanks :)
 
i've seen an ad somewhere of a mecer USB modem for R450.
cant remember where though.
 
No, i only have a telephone line and 2pc's that i would like to connect. So what i am looking for is a modem/router that can support 2pc's. At the end of the day if i am gonna have to pay RXX then i will,but if something cheaper is available i would prefer that.
 
You might have to look for a second hand ADSL router, if you do not want to edge up the price you want to pay by another R200 or so.
 
:) Thanks, arent their any rectron/other company sales ppl out their that can mail me a pricelist perhaps? So i can get a general picture of what i am looking at and what my options are as far as price and modem features are.
 
Sign a 24 month contract with Telkom and they will give you a FREE one!!!!

... just kidding. NEVER do that. :D

AFAIK Planet routers are cheap, but quite crap. I'd always recommend Netgear or DLink, so try find a model that will suit your budget. Netgear are distributed through any Duxbury reseller. Go to www.duxbury.co.za, contact them, and ask for a reseller near you. You can discuss models and prices with the reseller. I'm not sure about DLink, but if you ask around on local hardware forums like http://net.vault9.net, I'm sure someone can help you out.
 
Thanks, ye that contract with telkom is a bargain :p
As i said if i need to buy a decent one i will, but i dont see the point if something else can do the job.
 
R450 is cutting it a bit fine if you want one with a hub. You could look at the Billion 5102S, it's ~R500 at DP http://www.digitalplanet.co.za/dp/products/details.asp?StockId=62028

If you're in Cape Town you can get them from Web Africa, so there's no deliver fee. I run the 7202 which is basically the same thing but with Wireless as well, and I'm happy with it.

If you can get access to dealers, you could probably get the Dlink modem from Pinnacle for about R450. Note modem, not router, so no hub or firewall eetc.
 
The Billion 5120S doesn't have 4 ports. He's asking for something which will connect his 2 PCs to the net. the Billion 5102 for R624 will help him achieve that
 
doobiwan said:
R450 is cutting it a bit fine if you want one with a hub. You could look at the Billion 5102S, it's ~R500 at DP http://www.digitalplanet.co.za/dp/products/details.asp?StockId=62028

If you're in Cape Town you can get them from Web Africa, so there's no deliver fee. I run the 7202 which is basically the same thing but with Wireless as well, and I'm happy with it.

If you can get access to dealers, you could probably get the Dlink modem from Pinnacle for about R450. Note modem, not router, so no hub or firewall eetc.
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i will have to agree that this is truely your best bet
Job well done Doobiwan

NOW THE THREAD KILLER DECLARES THIS THREAD
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