[Gllug] ADSL Linux

[Jim Bailey]

On Thu, Dec 12, 2002 at 02:29:36PM +0100, John Hearns wrote:
> On Thu, 12 Dec 2002, Allen Wayne wrote:
> 
> > Hi All,
> > 
> > having finaly begun to admit that I want ADSL at home, what ADSL modem do
> > people reccomend? The idea is vto purchas my own and then probably join
> > plusnet or demon.
> > 
> I'm going to commit a heresy here.
> If you can afford it, it ight just be quicker and easier to get a 
> dedicated broadband router. These usually have firewaling built in, and
> some have VPN capabilities if you need to get into (say) a Uni or 
> corporate network. Others have built in wireless access points.

Be careful with some kit with built in wireless they often lack an
external ariel which can limit you option when considering such options
as maximum potential range, a consume node etc.

Peace Jim

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