Zoom ADSL USB Modem 5510A

Advantages: none
Disadvantages: doesn't work - drivers unsuitable for win2000 and xp

...Bought this modem well over a year ago now - it has long since been replaced by an alcatel model (which works perfectly) I initially bought this model cheaply with filters and software disk so I assumed that there would be no problems with the install - as it was USB and i had the appropriate software if required. Win XP one of my operating systems first complained about incompatibility - this however is commonplace (the box and instructions told me that it was XP compatible so I proceeded with install) and initially there were no real problems. However, after restarting the computer sometimes the modem would not be recognised and I would have to reinstall the software and sometimes the OS just crashed to bluescreen I contacted customer support for a new more compatible driver - but no such luck. The same situation occurred on my... Read review

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Advantages: small, cheap, fast
Disadvantages: gets hot, not as cheap as USB only modems

...So this is the device needed to get the ADSL line working but how well does it work? Appearance = The first thing I noticed about this model is the colour of it. Its silver and this gives it a modern appeal. Its small and rather thin. It is only 2.8cm x 17.5cm x 11.8cm so makes it a compact modem. It is also light and weights in at 600 grams. When the modem is switched on, it has yello LEDs that light up to show if the power is on, USB, ethernet and if the ADSL line is there. System Requirements * ADSL Internet service from BT and your chosen ISP. I use Nildram. * Ethernet (netowrk) or USB connection on your PC * Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Mac * Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape 4.7 or better - Tthis is so you can access the configuration menu. Box Contents * DM602 ADSL Modem (single... Read review

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Advantages: Small and light weight, with a nice design
Disadvantages: Gets quite warm when it has been running for amounts of time

...Firstly, this is the first and only modem I have owned and it was purchased in 2004. The Voyage 105 has a small light weight design which makes it suitable for the smaller deskspaces, it also has a useful feature of a retractable stand to stand the modem vertically. The modem itself is very simple with only two sockets and three green LED lights. The three LEDs indicate the power, DSL and that data is being recieved. Even though there is nine slots for air movement, the modem still becomes quite warm after it has been running for amounts of time. Unfortunately I have not found a soloution for this heating up. Overall the BT Voyager 105 is a simple but reliable ADSL modem which comes at a very competetive price. I would recomend this modem for a freqently used internet service.... Read review

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