Recommendations on modems

attagirl · #1 07-31-2007, 04:04 AM

I would like the recommendations of everyone here as to the best modem to use with your broadband access? Are there some that are superior to others or are they all about the same?

Smash · #2 07-31-2007, 10:46 PM

I made sure mine was ADSL2 standard in anticipation of it's release here, it forms part of the Router which contains a Hardware Firewall and has 4 Ethernet sockets.

I doesn't however support VPN's, but I have no need for the feature right now.

Often the modems supplied by ISP's only support upto 8mb, if your buying your own, I would get one which will support the coming changes in speed.

attagirl · #3 08-02-2007, 08:02 PM

I guess if you have no need for VPN then it would be ok. I have no need for one either. So I will be checking this out so that I get the very bed one I can find. What is the price of this one.

scorpiox · #4 08-02-2007, 08:18 PM

We use a Linksys (now Cisco) router, with the Draft N technology, and its great. Wireless and Wired, never had any problems with it. Would reccommend them to anyone

Smash · #5 08-02-2007, 11:19 PM

I have the Belkin Modem/Router, G+.

Was lucky, I bought an MP3 player for £70 and after trying to install Linux on it, messed it up, so I took it back and they had the router for £40, RRP £70 so took that and a Adapter at £20, pocketed the tenner, hehe.

Personally now though, I'd go for the N standard. From reading what people have said, it's a big jump up from G. Though I don't use the Wireless on it now anyway, just the Ethernet connection.

Never had any problems with it though, although I did try it out on a friend old laptop which the adaptor didn't work with (USB 1 - that was the issue I believe).

ceprateek · #6 08-03-2007, 04:28 AM

Use d-link as they are cheapest and most reliable modems providing good encryption and security.

adam · #7 08-08-2007, 08:28 AM

Before you consider buying the best modem for your needs, take the following things into account:
1. The cost of modem varies from one modem to another. Decide whether you would like to go for expensive modems or modems that can just meet your needs. It all depends how much money you can spend on buying your modem
2. Assess your needs and online activities. Do you want your modem to support only your PC or your PC as a part of a network (wired or wireless). Do you log on to internet for VoIP or downloading files or just browing or combination of various internet activities?
3. What kind of features you like your modem should have? In fact, there are a wide range of features that newer modems come with. For example, some support ADSL+2 or some are suitable for wireless or some come with in-built firewall, micro-filter, access point and so on. You need to decide which features your modem should have, depending up on the type of broadband connection you have.
4. Regarding functioning, modems vary to some extent. They can allow console access via serial port, Web GUI access, FTP or TFTP access. Depending on the models, they can facilitate remote access, SYSLOG facility or SNMP facility

scorpiox · #8 08-15-2007, 07:44 PM

Well said

You might also need to take your physical location into account, ie UK and US?

attagirl · #9 08-17-2007, 04:55 PM

Thank you adam, for the nice detailed answer. This question was brought up for people who might be new to all this and wanted to know what people though. I am appreciate for all the answers but think that you need to be able to make an informed decision.

niki · #10 08-18-2007, 06:05 AM

Great information adam and I would like to know something specific as which particular company or model you would suggest.