On 18/10/02 3:18 pm, "Ben" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Fri, Oct 18, 2002 at 03:09:18PM +0100, Simon Wistow wrote: >> I want to get ADSL. >> >> The question is do I go for a wires only option and buy my own ADSL >> modem or do i go for Nildram's managed USB frog at a 25 quid one off >> charge and then 8 quid a month? > > Wires only. I have yet to be convinced that anyone reading this list would be > better off with a managed router. I take some convincing that *anyone* > can't handle a wires-only connection. Even my adequate-for-me Dlink > was insanely easy to set up. > > I'll even come round and help you set up wires-only in the alternate > universe where it gives you any problems. > > Ben > I would agree with Ben, don't get the frog and don't go usb. Prices on ethernet modem/routers have dropped through the floor. The single port Dlink I bought in January for 250quid is now down below 100quid.
There really are a piece of piss to set-up and if you decide to change suppliers you just reconfigure your kit. Just my 2p worth. Neil. -- Neil Ford neil[at]smudgypixels[dot]net
