Ordering ADSL online, which modem?

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I`m ordering adsl online, and they gave me a list of four modems. Theres no indication of what they cost.... only this stupid list.


  • Mega 105
  • mega 200
  • Billion
  • USB
Whatever that means :confused:

Should I choose one of those, or order one from somewhere else?

"Fast DSL is based on the 384 Kbps ADSL technology" - Telkom
 
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Who are you ordering adsl from?
Billion I hear are very good, I would stay away from USB if you have more than one PC that needs to connect at a later stage, I have a USB modem from when I was in the UK, use it as a backup.
Maybe do a search on www.jump.co.za for a cheaper modem?
 
Hemps said:
Who are you ordering adsl from?
Billion I hear are very good, I would stay away from USB if you have more than one PC that needs to connect at a later stage, I have a USB modem from when I was in the UK, use it as a backup.
Maybe do a search on www.jump.co.za for a cheaper modem?
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Telkom, I`ll get a different ISP

Was figuring... just get the line installed, and then buy some cheap bandwidth from other ISPs
 
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There are isp's that supply the adsl line at a cheaper rate than Telkom's R152 p/m.

Go with a wireless router where you switch the wireless off as well to save on the electricity bill, if you are not going to use wireless then go for a 4 port modem so you can connect other computers in the future.

http://www.jump.co.za/search/adsl+modem/order__p/page__2/
 
Firstly, dont get the Telkom routers, they are crap.
The billion router from Telkom is abt R900 for ADSL modem/wireless (54mbs) router. They are good.
Can get it cheaper elsewhere or get a wireless N router/modem.
Got my one, R1200, from Kalahari.net - bloody awesome and has 10 yr warranty.
 
You can get billion 400G or billion 800VGT from telkom.
The 800VGT>VoIP/802.11g ADSL2+ VPN Firewall Router with PSTN Fixed-line support.The device supports an ADSL2+ port for linkup to the DSL access network, but also allows for setup of a WAN port, for connecting to other forms of broadband, like WiMAX or IBurst.
The 400G> ADSL2/2+,802.11g Wireless AP with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), and WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK Support firewall router.
I have worked with those router's and they have been working very well since i got them.I would advise you to get one of those. :)
 
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