Combined or separate adsl modem and wireless router?
David Freeserve
wireless system at home with up to 3 computer connected. When I get
broadband would it be better to get a seperate modem and router or combined
unit such as the Netgear 824?
Dave
Mark&Lisa
a combined unit would be beter as it would maintain your connection
itself. with a modem you have to have a pc switched-on to use it, with
the sole exception of the draytek 2200 usb
Lawrence Wong
news:bcl9ac$bou$1...@newsg4.svr.pol.co.uk...
Given that the 802.11x standards are still somewhat fluid (I am still
awaiting for the emerging winning stardard to come through) - especially
when it come to security, what with WPA being round the corner it will be
interesting to see which manufacturers will provide upgrade to the drivers
and firmware to support this new standard on their 802.11b equipment.
You might want to consider a seperate ADSL Modem with a seperate Wireless
router. Such a combination might just offer a lower cost upgrade path should
you find the newer wireless devices tempting! Also if you find that your
wireless hub needs to sent in for repairs, you are atleast left with ADSL
access albeit through a wired ethernet connection. Conversely, if your ADSL
modem needs to go back for repairs, you are at least still left with a
functional network which you might just be able to limp along through a
single shared dial-up connection.
The downside to having seperate boxes is the extra space and the need to run
2 mains adapter which can supprisingly clutter up your deskspace and mains
sockets incredibly quickly.
Brett Handley
>
> You might want to consider a seperate ADSL Modem with a seperate Wireless
> router.
It would give a wider choice if you had a combined ADSL modem/router
with a separate wireless access point. Then if you really wanted to
upgrade the wireless bit, it would be a simpler & cheaper exercise.
On the other hand, if you're happy with 802.11b speeds, get a single
box that does the lot.
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Brett
Fujitsu