Advantages: Facilities, easy set up, lights(!), stability
Disadvantages: Some backwards compatibility issues, lack of web executable filtering

...The Netgear DG834PN is the latest version of the DG834 and combines an ADSL modem with a wireless router and 4 port switch. In plain English, this plugs in your phone socket and allows one or more PCs to share the connection via either a wired or wireless link. The modem part is ADSL2+ ready and should work with even the fastest ISP offerings out there which as at Dec 2006 are around 12mbps in the UK. The setup wizard worked flawlessly and apart from the username and password, worked everything else out for itself and had the DG834PN up and running in a couple of minutes. As with most similar devices, further configuration is done via a web interface. The wireless section supports 802.11b and 802.11g as well as Netgear's own 802.11 Super G variant offering 108Mbps. The unit features 6 internal Antennas which constantly reconfigure... Read review

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Advantages: Small, and makes internet sharing as easy as pie
Disadvantages: A bit expensive, no built-in hub, a bit ugly!

...When I signed up for ADSL, I got a free Speedtouch modem. It worked fine on my main computer - a PC at that time - but networking and sharing the connection was a bit of a hassle. For one thing, the main computer had to act as a 'server' all the time, and remain connected, for the second computer to access the internet. Then our modem gave up the ghost altogether. To be honest, I was slightly relieved. I'd heard a lot about how a router would make internet sharing easier, so I decided to go the extra mile and spend a few more pounds to upgrade. I needed something quick, so I unfortunately had to pay the premium and buy from PC World who charged me £80 for the Zoom X3. I'm sure it's available cheaper online. --> WHAT IS A ROUTER? Routers have been much more common in big business until broadband internet made its way into homes... 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... Read review

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Advantages: Good Realiability and Future Proof.
Disadvantages: People Mis-understanding the Product.

...This review is to put the right all the wrong reviews that I have read across the internet as it seems the main problem that people have had with this product is that they don't understand how to use it. Anyway, the review. The reason why I bought this modem was because I was looking for an Ethernet Modem and wanted something that would last me a long time, the ADSL2MUE fits the bill perfectly and has some extra features, although I probably won't be using these. Ethernet Modems are quite hard to find in the UK, but they are far superior to USB Modems in all areas, it is because USB Modems are cheaper than Ethernet that ISPs supply them with their broadband packages. The Advantages over USB is that you don't require any drivers, so that means that less system resources are used up controlling the device and also that it will work... 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: Secure, Cheap, excellent wifi range, Belkin lifetime warranty
Disadvantages: None

...What is it? -------------- This wireless modem/router allows you to share your ADSL connection and files without cables. What does it do? ---------------------- The modem part connects to your ADSL phone connection and the router connects to your computers either via the 4 port wired ethernet connections or via the 802.11g wireless ethernet standard. This standard is backward compatible with existing 802.11b wireless networks. More details? ------------------ Transfers data at speeds up to 54Mbps Features security modes including WPA, 128bit WEP and 64bit WEP encryption. Protects your network from hackers by ising NAT and SPI firewalls Connect 4 wired computers to your network Works with PC's and Mac's (I use both and they share files/connections easily) The manufacturer - Belkin... Read review

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Advantages: Good, hard-working USB modem
Disadvantages: None

...When we signed up for AOL Broadband we were told that a modem would, naturally, be included as part of the package. The modem that we received was a BT Voyager 100. The BT Voyager 100 is small and compact and -touch wood!- has never given us any cause for concern. Hooking it up is very easy. Hey. If I can do it, so can almost anyone else! You plug a blue cable into the USB port on the modem. The yellow cable is then plugged into the BT ADSL MF50 line box which is plugged into the phone point. You load the software into the computer, and you are well away, as the saying goes. With AOL the setting up process regarding the modem is virtually automatic so should not present you with any problems whatsoever. The BT Voyager 100 is light in weight and, as I said before, compact in size and dimensions. It is just under 4.5 inches... Read review

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Advantages: User-friendly, quick installation, no maintenance required
Disadvantages: Included setup guide could be more clearer / up-to-date

...Here goes with my first review!!! My girlfriend and I purchased this modem for £34.99 from Maplins and it has provided a very reliable and fast broadband internet connection since. The product comes with a ten year warranty and all necessary software to connect you to the internet within minutes. It works with almost every adsl connection around at the moment and only requires that your telephone line is capable of establishing an adsl connection and that you have an account with an ISP provider (the people who you pay to kindly let you use the internet). Once plugged in, the modem will immediately establish whether your adsl line is in working order and functioning properly. The modem is USB powered and requires no additional hardware. Because of this, the installation of the product is extremely quick (see pitfall below... Read review

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Advantages: Stable work on any lines, low price, small size, suitable for desktop and notebook PC's
Disadvantages: Need P166MMX CPU or higher

...So, here is new USB modem from Turbocomm based on STMicroelectronics chipset. It's good choice for not only desktop PC's users, but for mobile computers users too. Small size, perfect design, super quality. Work very good and stable on all phone lines (I'm living in Ukraine, where phone lines is terrible!). Due to use of USB modem don't need power adapter and not limited by your COM port speed (you can set max speed up to 460800 bps in MODEMS applet of Windows control panel). Of course, very simple to install (REAL plug&play), just plug it to USB port of your PC's and install driver. Also, bundled with lot of software (Bitware fax/voice/data communication program). Also, equipped with useful and easy-to-install drivers. I bought it cause it created special for me :), I can put it in pocket and use with any PC with USB port. The only... Read review

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Advantages: Portable, easy to use, never failed on me yet!
Disadvantages: Perhaps only the disc size, but it has taken me 2 years to fill it!

...Wester Digital, a respected brand name, and i agree! I have owned the unit now for around 2 years, and have 0 problems. My internal hard drive has died on me twice but my external one, never! This 80gb HDD is perfect for storing large files, home movies, photo albums, music etc. It's ideal when transfering data from one place to another, simply unplug it, plug it in elsehwre and hey presto! It supports drag & drop so moving files couldn't be easier. Standard power adpater with 3-pin plug, and USB 2.0 connection to your pc, mac, server etc. It is easily recognised by each operating system and i have yet to find one that doesn't support the unit. Plug it in, wait around 30secs and it's up and running. Can be stored horizontally, and if you have 3 like me, you can stack them perfectly, or store them vertically... Read review

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