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The Belgain
22nd November 2002, 17:01
I know this isn't really DVD-related in any way, but I couldn't think where else to post it. I am going to buy a Broadband router, which should I go for?

It needs to have a biult-in ADSL modem, router, and 4 port (or more) 10/100 Switch hub. At the moment I am looking at the Netgear DG814. Is this a good choice? Is there generally a limitation on how fast a broadband connection it can accept (I currently have a 3.3 MBit ADSL connection). Are there different types of ADSL connections to worry about or are they all standard? Will the computers connected to it be able to do everything they could do by being connected directly to the ADSL line through an internal modem? Anything else I should know before buying?

So what other manufacturers should I consider? Anything for under £130?

BearBear
28th November 2002, 07:14
I like 2Wire myself, the 2Wire Homportal 1000 has a built in DSL modem built in firewall just use the name 2wire and add a www, and .com to it and you are there

ivan_alias
1st December 2002, 19:22
Originally posted by The Belgain
I am looking at the Netgear DG814. Is this a good choice? Is there generally a limitation on how fast a broadband connection it can accept (I currently have a 3.3 MBit ADSL connection).
So what other manufacturers should I consider? Anything for under £130?

Where you get 3.3mbit DSL in the UK??

P.S, 2Wire is good indeed!

The Belgain
1st December 2002, 23:32
The 3.3 MBit ADSL is at home in Brussels (I go to uni in the UK, but live in Brussels outside term time). Sorry :(