best DSL/Router combo

[kohutek]

I know that multiple companies make DSL Modem/Router combos, and there has been much discussion about routers, but what is the best combonation of the dsl modem and a router? My friend has the cisco 675 router/dslmodem, and it pleased with it.

any opinions?
thanks,
k

 

[rosebud6]

I just got the SMC Barricade 4 port 10/100 and it does the job just perfect. I have three PCs networked together all with Cable modem. Has a built in print server (parrallel port) and a com port. Iprob paid to much. but Hey to have all of these pc's on a cable modem is just SWEET!

 

[Solah]

I just got the SMC Barricade (4 port) as well, but in my new home, I actually have Cat 5 wiring going from my basement to 6 wired locations. Can anyone tell me the options to expand the Barricade's 3 feeds to go to all 6 feeds? I do not necessarily need to use all 6 ports at once. I'm mainly looking to get internet access and to play the occasional networked game between a couple of computers.

Oh, and if it's any consolation, I'm looking to use both PCs and Macs on this network...

Thanks!

 

[Russ]

kohutek,

If the question is what is the best DSL/router combo, as in all in one, the Cisco 675 is it. If what you were really trying to ask is what is the best DSL router to ADD to a DSL modem, you'll get many different opinions.

I use the Linksys BEFSR41 and love it.



<< Can anyone tell me the options to expand the Barricade's 3 feeds to go to all 6 feeds? >>



Add a switch.

Russ, NCNE

 

[Tippy]

Hey Solah and cats

I recently added the same configuration... but I kind of jerry-rigged it from some tech-fred off of http://8wire.com. It works for me but you might want to hit up those guys to take it a step further. They seem to be up to speed on this networking garb.

 

[kohutek]

yes, I am speaking of dsl/router combo. 10/100 switches can be had anywhere for cheap, and i would think that a [dsl/router combo] + switch would be cheaper than dsl modem + [router/switch] ... Just my opinion, although that could be wrong.


I think the physical layout of the network would be a little easier to understand, as all the actual NATing/DHCP/Routing/anything else is done at exactly one place, which also holds all the config. info for the DSL also -- that instead of having a modem to configure + a separate router unite to configure.

That's my take; is a DSL modem + router/switch cheaper than say a Cisco 675/673 [adsl/sdsl] + 10/100 switch? Also, who manufactures just DSL modems [not router/switch]? Is there a way to buy cisco products without becoming a cisco reseller? I ask because I'd like to have the DSL company just have the telco hit the switch, give me some numbers, and let me use my own stuff [which I purchased separately, ie cheap].

thanks!
kohutek

 

[Russ]

The 675 IS a DSL modem and router rolled in to one. But, it's not a switch. If you were to buy a single unit that did all; DSL modem/router/switch, it would cost substantially MORE then getting the 675 and a switch. This is because that type of equipment is targeted at the industrial user.

Russ, NCNE

 

[Akash]

GET THE NETOPIA R9100

 

[kohutek]

Russ, i am aware that the 675 is a router/dsl modem combo. My question is, is it cheaper to get a (router/switch and a dsl modem) than to get a {router/dsl modem [like the cisco] and a cheap 10/100 switch)? If it is cheaper to get the sepearate dsl modem + a router/switch, what kind of DSL modem should I look in to? Are there other manufacturers of modem/router combos like the cisco 675? Where can I locate the 675, for example.

I know that router/switches are abundant, and people vary widely in preference; this topic has been beat to death here. However, there has been little to no discussion on Router/Modem combos, or even simply just DSL modems. Any advice as to those particular items is of great interest.

Thanks,
kohutek

 

[rosebud6]

It's cheaper to just get a switch But Igot a good deal on this barricade(freind owns the store) so I went that route.