whats a good modem to use ??

soulja · June 29th, 2003, 12:45 AM

Router or the Modem that came with DSL Package(Westell Wirespeed)

most say router but they cost way to high, and they said it will increase ur speed but not dramatically. and it has Always On Connection ??

sam · June 29th, 2003, 01:01 AM

i have the westell wirespeed with my dsl and i have no problems with it, i leave it on 24/7 and i use a router to connect both of my computers to be online at the same time

soulja · June 29th, 2003, 01:06 AM

but do u have Verizon Online ?. i used to get disconnected alot till i changed a setting for my 10/100 Base Ethernet Card. it was on Autosense and the Tech, told me to change it to 10BaseT and no more disconnects. but they say a router is still better?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...=T156-1016%20P

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...-1008%20P%20ON

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...=E525-1000%20P

will any of these increase the speed and have it always on all the time ??

also i just have one pc, and can i plug the telephone line into a router and connect it to my pc cause i see no tele.line port.

sam · June 29th, 2003, 01:21 AM

the router is so that you can connect two or more computers online at the same time and to provide a hardware firewall .it did not effect my speed at all with one or two computer on at the same time

the router goes between the modem and the pc via an ethernet cable

soulja · June 29th, 2003, 01:28 AM

does it have it always on & whats a good Router?

**GroundZero3** · June 29th, 2003, 01:30 AM

i would look up reviews on those two routers before purchasing. never heard of the names. make sure your not getting a peice of crap

sam · June 29th, 2003, 01:33 AM

i just bought a compusa brand 4 port to start out with and i have no problems with it

vass0922 · June 29th, 2003, 01:35 AM

probably one of the most common routers is the Linksys BEFSR41 .. pretty cheap and very easy to get support on around here if needed

All routers are always on (assuming you don't unplug it!

Dont forget you need a modem AND a router.. they're two pieces of equipment.
Modem = Required
Router = Suggested, allows you to connect multiple machines to the internet connection and provides a level of security.. not strong security but MUCH better than just having your PC out there in the open

soulja · June 29th, 2003, 01:36 AM

where did u get itfrom and how much did it cost?
causei need a good modem that will atleast increase my spead a little and then has always connection with built in Firewall

QUOTE"
Routers 101:stickside: 'Whoever told you that routers are really slow, has absolutely no idea what they're talking about. A router is not slow. In fact, it may actually increase your speeds(slightly, not dramatically). Basically what it does is keep your connection live 24/7. So, even when you turn off your computer, your router is still always online, so as soon as you power up your computer, it's automatically online without having to click on any WinPoet crap. This eliminates the WinPoet software that you're using now. Also, Wi..' [ more]

Re: Routers 101:XLSoulja: 'actually i don't connect using WInPoet, i just dial in regulary. and if it increases the speed, how much would u say. cause my speeds are solid at 742k/136k. and also i called verizon and they said they only handle LinkSys Routers.. and i wanna know a good Router, atleast cheap cause i don't have alot of money'
sd70mac666: 'I connect with a router and it's no sweat setting it up. All you do is enter your user id and password at the prompt. This computer is on 24/7 and nothing happens. I'm still on. Even if you only have one computer get a router

ben-the-slacker · June 29th, 2003, 01:36 AM

BestBuy had a Netgear 4port router-switch on sale for $60 today. $40 MIR, which brings it down to $20. I think the deal's ended though. I picked one up today, along with a Motorola cable modem, since I heard Motorola makes some of the best.