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By: Katt
Date: 11/24/99 4:30:11 PM
# Replies: 5
Hello All,
To any folks out there that might be able to help. I am considering picking up an ADSL from SWB in the near future. Well, I got the order form and on it I've got 3 choice for modems. Here's where my question comes in to play.
Availible options are;
1) Internal PCI ADSL Modem - 3COM
2) USB ADSL Model - Efficient Networks
3) ADSL Modem/Router = Cayman
Well, I don't usually "do" USB, so the choices are between 1 and 3. I have looked at stats on both of them from the web sites, and both are pretty much similar in what they support. But, the Cayman modem has a built in 4 port hub. Which I thought may be better in the event I want to plug multiple machines in. In the event I get the 3COM I would have to run my main box as a proxy for any other boxes.
Was just wondering if anyone could provide some good pros and cons if they know anything about DSL and possiby these modems.
Response #1
By: Katt
Date: 11/24/99 4:35:18 PM
If it helps..
3COM PCI Modem.
Cayman Products - Details are in .PDF format.
Response #2
By: The Sorcerer
Date: 11/24/99 6:44:37 PM
Hmmm... I've got ADSL through SWBell and I got an Alcatel ADSL "modem" and that works fine for me.
USB - Personally, I wouldn't want to fool with it. Too restrictive. Very very few network devices have USB connectors on them, RJ-45 and AUIs are the standard. If you're going to start tinkering with setting up your own home LAN pretty much everything you could want or need will come with and RJ-45 or AUI port standard.
PCI Internal "Modem" - If you're only going to do one machine, or you don't mind setting up a PC to do Proxy this would be fine. 3Com makes good hardware.
Cayman Modem/Router - This (IMHO) is your best bet. Flexible, standard connections, and is does NAT for you so you don't have to worry about setting up a proxy if you want setup multiple machines.
The Cayman is similar to my Alcatel. It only has 1 RJ-45 ethernet port on it but I run this to the uplink port of one of my hubs and I'm good to go.
Er...make sure you keep your line between your wall jack and the router reasonably short and keep the device away from any heavy RF emmision sources. I've heard this can POTENTIALLY impact your inbound throughput, but I haven't seen this myself.
Rick
Sorc'(Rev)
Response #3
By: Katt
Date: 11/25/99 1:48:27 AM
Yeah, after looking in to them I had pretty much settled for the router.
I honestly already went down the lan path, started with 10Base2 (coax/bnc/whatever) and then switched to a D-Link 10BaseT kit with two cards and a 5 port hub. Although, the second machine I was running is currently in pieces and dunno if I'm going to put another one together soon.
So I was going to sell the D-Link hub to a buddy. But in the event that I put another box or two together, the router sounds like a good plan.
Or if Deckwraith comes over to game, we can both get online with ease, just like at his place with his cable modem. :}
Response #4
By: Katt
Date: 12/6/99 12:43:35 AM
Well, I got he order placed, and they said they didn't have any of the modems listed on their form. They only had one external they could give me, with no built in hub.
Oh well, the lady did mention that the one I wanted costed $380 if I wanted to buy it though.
On a lighter note, I got an email the other day from Apple Computers, thanking me for registering my new product. I'm not real sure who the person out there is that thinks there funny, but anyone who has ever talked to me on the subject knows that I hate Apple with a burning passion.
So, somebody got a good laugh out of it.
I emailed Jaka the other day, maybe it reminded her of "old times" and she decided to get even. Nah, she shouldn't still be _that_ mad at me, at least I wouldn't think so..
On that subject, I sent her the address here, she said she had lost it a little while back. Maybe she'll stop in more often now.
Response #5
By: Seventh of Seven
Date: 12/10/99 3:42:56 PM
hm, whatever happened to miss jaka?