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Old 05-28-2003, 08:07 AM   #1
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Question Which is the best?

If cost is not an issue which one of these would u recommed me to buy and why?

.Netgear DG814 ADSL Modem/Router
.Netgear DM602 ADSL Modem/Router
.BT Voyager 200 USB/Ethernet ADSL Modem/Router

Or do you think it would be better to buy the Modem and Router seperatly, not as a router with a built-in modem like to two above?

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Old 05-28-2003, 09:04 AM   #2
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I have no direct use with any of those modems. I can say I like modems and routers in one unit. You have less equipment and less parts where a problem can come in.

DG814 http://www.netgear.com/products/prod...asp?prodID=136
looks pretty good.

DM602 http://www.netgear.com/products/prod...asp?prodID=171
has options, it appears to be compatiable with HPNA's so you can network your home off of the phone lines in you home. Personally I am not big on that idea, it works for some people and it a horriable headache for other.

With just what I read about both of those modems for my personal use, I would go with DG 814 and plan on running ethernet cable to all of the computers. I do tech support for a different HPNA setup and I personally would not use it.

I do like the brand netgear, that is my personally choice. I know on this board linksys has a good following and I have no personally problems with the linksys brand of componets.
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Old 05-28-2003, 11:02 AM   #3
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Well, Netgear is quality equipment, but if you want the easiest in the long run, get the BT if you are using BT service, that way you get support (hopefully).
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