[Wylug-discuss] Wi-Fi ADSL modem/router/firewall suggestions

[Dan Walker]

Chris Davies wrote:
> Dan Walker wrote:
>
>> Does anyone have any recommendations for a Wi-Fi capable ADSL
>> modem/router/etc widget? I'd like it to have some RJ45 ports on too.
>
>
>> I've looked at the adslguide.org.uk site, but has anyone any personal
>> experiences?
>
>
> I would suggest you tend to stay clear of the BT Voyager thingy. A
> friend has
> (had) one and discovered that it's more picky about a good quality ADSL
> sync
> than most.

I think I'm favouring the Netgear at the mo:

http://www.adslguide.org.uk/hardware/reviews/2004/q3/netgear-dg834g.asp

> Mind you, his line wasn't a lot better than a piece of damp string:
> until the BT
> engineer replaced about 1/4 mile of overhead cable (across a field) he
> couldn't
> sync at all, and analogue modem speeds were usually around the
> 28-30kbit/s mark.

Yeah, we've got one like that at work...


Dan