Looking for an ethernet ADSL modem

Daz · 10-08-2007, 16:38

Just forward thinking. I'm looking for a proper DSL modem (PPPoA to PPPoE bridge), and have found one, a Draytek funnily enough:

http://www.broadbandstuff.co.uk/prod...363cd93dc5c095

Not a bad price but still more than I wanted to pay for something that doesnt really do anything. Can anybody recommend one?

Background being that if I'm going back to DSL, I dont want to lose my 2910 - it's been superb and will suit me for a long time.

Mark · 10-08-2007, 16:41

Almost all of them will have either 1-port or 4-port routers, though there are often ways to disable the router features to varying degrees. Funnily enough, I'd have answered Draytek had you not already found one.

Other options include:

Linksys AM200
Netgear DM111P

Can't comment on them as I just looked for ADSL Modems at a well-known internet shop.

Daz · 10-08-2007, 16:43

I'm quite set on a proper bridge which seems to limit my options. If I signed up for a connection with multiple IP addresses then it'd be a doddle to sort a no-NAT setup with pretty much any router, but those are hard to come by these days and carry a premium. It'd be more cost effective to handle it in a device.

Zirax · 10-08-2007, 20:57

Not meaning to be picky, but you know that as a rule of thumb adsl = rubbish. I'm with ukfsn an entanet reseller and the service isn't bad but does suffer slow downs. The caps are good 30/300.

At first I installed my Netgear DG834 router that I had kicking about and it synched at 4mb and was generally a rubbish connection. I then forked out for a Draytek 2800 modem (£140) and I've had no random disconnects, and in general its a lot more snappy. I am also synching at 6.5mb as well.

To limit your annoyance at adsl I would go for the draytek. Also UKSN/entanet resellers do banks of 8 static ip's at no extra cost
http://www.ukfsn.org/home/internet/a...allowance.html

edit: no thats a lie, you get one free static ip and then banks of 8/16 are available

Mark · 10-08-2007, 21:22

Uhuh. I too have noticed that the 2800 seems particularly good in the SNR/sync rate department - even though you did pay less than me. Grrr.

Daz · 10-08-2007, 23:37

I dont want to fork out for another Draytek router when I already have on which is a higher spec than the 2800, just without the DSL modem part. And I also agree at DSL being pants, for my needs anyway, but I'm not being left with much choice unless I go narrowband, and that aint happening.

mejinks · 10-08-2007, 23:51

PC world are getting rid of Zoom ADSL routers for £35 at the moment. Turn all the features off and set it to bridge mode?

Daz · 11-08-2007, 10:13

I'd rather not pay for multiple IP's though - assuming they're just bog standard no-nat.

10-08-2007, 16:38	#1
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Looking for an ethernet ADSL modem Just forward thinking. I'm looking for a proper DSL modem (PPPoA to PPPoE bridge), and have found one, a Draytek funnily enough: http://www.broadbandstuff.co.uk/prod...363cd93dc5c095 Not a bad price but still more than I wanted to pay for something that doesnt really do anything. Can anybody recommend one? Background being that if I'm going back to DSL, I dont want to lose my 2910 - it's been superb and will suit me for a long time. __________________ apt-get moo

10-08-2007, 16:43	#3
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	I'm quite set on a proper bridge which seems to limit my options. If I signed up for a connection with multiple IP addresses then it'd be a doddle to sort a no-NAT setup with pretty much any router, but those are hard to come by these days and carry a premium. It'd be more cost effective to handle it in a device. __________________ apt-get moo

10-08-2007, 23:37	#6
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	I dont want to fork out for another Draytek router when I already have on which is a higher spec than the 2800, just without the DSL modem part. And I also agree at DSL being pants, for my needs anyway, but I'm not being left with much choice unless I go narrowband, and that aint happening. __________________ apt-get moo

11-08-2007, 10:13	#8
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	I'd rather not pay for multiple IP's though - assuming they're just bog standard no-nat. __________________ apt-get moo

10-08-2007, 16:41	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Almost all of them will have either 1-port or 4-port routers, though there are often ways to disable the router features to varying degrees. Funnily enough, I'd have answered Draytek had you not already found one. Other options include: Linksys AM200 Netgear DM111P Can't comment on them as I just looked for ADSL Modems at a well-known internet shop.

10-08-2007, 20:57	#4
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Not meaning to be picky, but you know that as a rule of thumb adsl = rubbish. I'm with ukfsn an entanet reseller and the service isn't bad but does suffer slow downs. The caps are good 30/300. At first I installed my Netgear DG834 router that I had kicking about and it synched at 4mb and was generally a rubbish connection. I then forked out for a Draytek 2800 modem (£140) and I've had no random disconnects, and in general its a lot more snappy. I am also synching at 6.5mb as well. To limit your annoyance at adsl I would go for the draytek. Also UKSN/entanet resellers do banks of 8 static ip's at no extra cost http://www.ukfsn.org/home/internet/a...allowance.html edit: no thats a lie, you get one free static ip and then banks of 8/16 are available

10-08-2007, 21:22	#5
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Uhuh. I too have noticed that the 2800 seems particularly good in the SNR/sync rate department - even though you did pay less than me. Grrr.