Cisco 871 Integrated Services Router - router

Advantages: Fast, Secure and Efficient Internet Connection
Disadvantages: High level of Technical Expertise needed to setup more advanced features

...The Cisco 800 Series Routers provide a solution for high speed, secure and above all reliable Internet connection. The 857 model is specifically designed for connecting small office / home office (Soho) networks to the Internet via ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber line) or "Broadband" technologies. For those of you who know little of Broadband (ADSL), it is a new technology that allows more data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at higher download rates. Typically home users connect to the Internet via a Modem, often supplied by there internet service provider. However, this solution of internet connectivity is far from ideal in a mission critical environment. If you don't know what a router is, it is unlikely you need one. However, if you wish to connect to the internet in a fast and secure manner a router is the only... Read review

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Advantages: Router & Modem in one box.
Disadvantages: User interface, documentation, functionality.

...a comparable Linksys - but far cheaper than a Cisco offering.) It is sensible to consider buying a device like this if you have more than one computer and a single ADSL enabled telephone line and you wish to access the internet from any computer. Each computer requires an Ethernet interface (which comes as standard in many modern PCs) and an Ethernet patch cable to connect each of a maximum 4 PCs to the router. The Dlink 504T is connected directly into a standard ADSL “micro filter” which you will need to buy separately to separate telephone signals from data signals. More expensive competing products support wireless connectivity but the DLink 504T only supports wired Ethernet connection to PCs. If you only require support for a single Windows computer using ADSL then an alternative option may be to use a USB ADSL modem: the benefits of a USB... Read review

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Advantages: Fast Speeds, Small, Very Light
Disadvantages: N/A

...The Blekin ADSL Modem with Built-In 802.11g Wireless Router is very easy to set up you could have it set up In minutes, you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. I have had one for about a year now and I have had no problems with it what so ever. I have transferred files sheared my internet access with other computers in my house. The speed that this Router transfers at is excellent. The internet is much faster when wireless to up to 2 times faster. Belkin also give you a life time warranty so you dont have to worry about it breaking. The design of the route is very good small and light so you can fint it into places out of sight. ------------------ Key Features ------------------ Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point 802.11g is an exciting new wireless technology that provides up to 54... Read review

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