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This is as straightforward as they come, and you will be surprised by how much these modems are still in demand. If you require something with a slightly larger feature set, this modem is available in other configurations.
In a world where wireless ADSL routers reign supreme, it’s not often that I get to review a plain, old ADSL modem – it’s rather refreshing really. I actually requested this modem from Scoop last month because I recently dusted off my Linksys WRT54G router and needed a dedicated ADSL modem to configure it in bridge mode. Even though this might sound a little complicated, it’s a very common practice in IT circles. It allows you to take any router and connect it straight to an ADSL modem.
Once configured to bridge mode, your modem will essentially be invisible to you. This is handy if you want to make use of a specific feature on a router you might already own, or as in the case of the Linksys, run third-party firmware to enable a feature you need.
Moreover, many companies and even home users require a no-frills ADSL modem that will do the job without costing an arm and a leg. It is also handy for users who opt for Telkom’s self-install ADSL option. What made me request this particular modem, apart from the price of course, was that I wanted an ADSL2+ modem that would be compatible with Telkom’s 8Mbps ADSL service, which is currently in trial.
The ADSL2+ specification will also be required for IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), as this specification supports speeds of up to 24Mbps.
In terms of functionality, this modem has it all. It supports all the standards you’d want from a device such as this, including NAT, DMZ and UPnP. It also sports a firewall, DHCP server and virtual server capabilities. The latter means that you can host servers on your LAN, which are accessible by users on the Internet.
When you connect to this modem for the first time, a quick wizard will guide you through the basic setup process, allowing you to configure aspects such as the IP address and the WAN Interface.
A minor bug I picked up while I installed this modem was that the interface doesn’t seem to like Firefox 3 too much, even with the latest firmware installed. This is not a train smash, but I hope they will fix it with the next firmware revision.
The ADE-3400A is not the only one of its kind in the catalogue. Planet has a version with four Ethernet ports and another, which has four Ethernet ports as well as wireless capabilities.
In a world where wireless ADSL routers reign supreme, it’s not often that I get to review a plain, old ADSL modem – it’s rather refreshing really. I actually requested this modem from Scoop last month because I recently dusted off my Linksys WRT54G router and needed a dedicated ADSL modem to configure it in bridge mode. Even though this might sound a little complicated, it’s a very common practice in IT circles. It allows you to take any router and connect it straight to an ADSL modem.
Once configured to bridge mode, your modem will essentially be invisible to you. This is handy if you want to make use of a specific feature on a router you might already own, or as in the case of the Linksys, run third-party firmware to enable a feature you need.
Moreover, many companies and even home users require a no-frills ADSL modem that will do the job without costing an arm and a leg. It is also handy for users who opt for Telkom’s self-install ADSL option. What made me request this particular modem, apart from the price of course, was that I wanted an ADSL2+ modem that would be compatible with Telkom’s 8Mbps ADSL service, which is currently in trial.
The ADSL2+ specification will also be required for IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), as this specification supports speeds of up to 24Mbps.
In terms of functionality, this modem has it all. It supports all the standards you’d want from a device such as this, including NAT, DMZ and UPnP. It also sports a firewall, DHCP server and virtual server capabilities. The latter means that you can host servers on your LAN, which are accessible by users on the Internet.
When you connect to this modem for the first time, a quick wizard will guide you through the basic setup process, allowing you to configure aspects such as the IP address and the WAN Interface.
A minor bug I picked up while I installed this modem was that the interface doesn’t seem to like Firefox 3 too much, even with the latest firmware installed. This is not a train smash, but I hope they will fix it with the next firmware revision.
The ADE-3400A is not the only one of its kind in the catalogue. Planet has a version with four Ethernet ports and another, which has four Ethernet ports as well as wireless capabilities.