Ethernet Modem ADSL Question

mysticsniper · 18 Jan 2007 at 00:04

At the moment I have and ADSL connection to the web via my USB Voyager 105 connecting to my telephone line. I want to get rid of the Voyager and replace it with an Ethernet adsl Modem. I am unsure if this will work for me as the telephone socket is down stairs, but my computer system is on the first floor.

On these Ethernet adsl Modem's, is there a port for the telephone RJ11 or whatever they are called to go into the modem then the Ethernet cable from the modem to the PC.

I am thinking of this as I doubt there will be any drivers for Vista on my 105.

Which Ethernet adsl Modem would be best for me

TIA

jamjar · 18 Jan 2007 at 00:08

mysticsniper said:
At the moment I have and ADSL connection to the web via my USB Voyager 105 connecting to my telephone line. I want to get rid of the Voyager and replace it with an Ethernet adsl Modem. I am unsure if this will work for me as the telephone socket is down stairs, but my computer system is on the first floor.

On these Ethernet adsl Modem's, is there a port for the telephone RJ11 or whatever they are called to go into the modem then the Ethernet cable from the modem to the PC.

I am thinking of this as I doubt there will be any drivers for Vista on my 105.

Which Ethernet adsl Modem would be best for me

TIA

Hi there just thought that this might be of interest to you as you have a usb modem these 2 makes are going to be ok with drivers ..

Hi there ,can you tell me if the ZyXEL's Prestige 630-C1 modem will work with Windows Vista ,or will have new drivers for it ? thanks Neil..

They will be due to release new drivers for it,when the retail version is released.

Hi there ,can you tell me if there will be new drivers for MRI-IDSL02 for Windows Vista 64 bit ? thanks Neil

Hi
Unfortunately we are not shipping Vista drivers until the official consumer release due to last minute bug fixes, which can result in unexpected results. So you will just have to be patient.

Best Regards,

mysticsniper · 18 Jan 2007 at 10:14

Thanks for that.

Does anyone else have any suggestions for me as well

Brian Stuart · 18 Jan 2007 at 10:24

You should be fine to connect your ethernet router to the phone line down stairs and run an ethernet cable from the router to the PC.
as for recommending a particular router Linksys Netgear both make good kit
Brian

mysticsniper · 18 Jan 2007 at 10:31

Brian Stuart said:
You should be fine to connect your ethernet router to the phone line down stairs and run an ethernet cable from the router to the PC.
as for recommending a particular router Linksys Netgear both make good kit
Brian

ok thanks. Do you know if these ethernet routers will work in the new MS Vista when released???

Brian Stuart · 18 Jan 2007 at 10:33

An ethernet router does not require any drives so as long as your LAN adapter in the PC is recognised then there will be no problems
Brian

mysticsniper · 18 Jan 2007 at 10:35

Thanks for that, all I need to do is choose one then

Have seen this one, which looks good

Netgear DG834 ADSL Modem/Router/Switch/Firewall for under £50

Brian Stuart · 18 Jan 2007 at 10:43

That router should suit your needs fine
Brian

jamjar · 18 Jan 2007 at 13:06

mysticsniper said:
Thanks for that, all I need to do is choose one then

Have seen this one, which looks good

Netgear DG834 ADSL Modem/Router/Switch/Firewall for under £50

thats a good Router ...

marmalade · 18 Jan 2007 at 15:09

The cheapest and simplest and just as fast as a router is a Adsl pci card bought several for around £5 at auction best get the Connexant chipset as they have the best software giving line state etc etc. Just run an RJ 11 cable from the telephone socket to the back of the card in the puter. There is no advantage in a router unless one needs several connection and they use elecricity and they are not faaster or more reliable The only advantage in a router was if you were to use Vista but then of course one needs a nic card with the drivers for vista - another ball game

mysticsniper · 18 Jan 2007 at 15:59

Is it possible for me to go Wireless and without using any usb connections at all, and some thing that would be picked up by Vista when installed :confused:

Brian Stuart · 18 Jan 2007 at 16:16

yes, all you need is a wireless modem/router and a wireless adapter for the PC

jamjar · 18 Jan 2007 at 16:26

marmalade said:
The cheapest and simplest and just as fast as a router is a Adsl pci card bought several for around £5 at auction best get the Connexant chipset as they have the best software giving line state etc etc. Just run an RJ 11 cable from the telephone socket to the back of the card in the puter. There is no advantage in a router unless one needs several connection and they use elecricity and they are not faaster or more reliable The only advantage in a router was if you were to use Vista but then of course one needs a nic card with the drivers for vista - another ball game

Yes i agree ,also there are drivers available for some usb modems when Vista is out ..

mysticsniper · 18 Jan 2007 at 16:29

I am gonna go wireless instead and have choosen

Netgear Dg834N Rangemax Next Wireless Adsl2 Modem Router
Netgear WG311T 108mbps 802.11g Wireless PCI Card

So unless anyone tells me a reason not to go with this lot, or it won't work with Vista then I shall make a purchase today

TIA

jamjar · 18 Jan 2007 at 16:32

marmalade said:
The cheapest and simplest and just as fast as a router is a Adsl pci card bought several for around £5 at auction best get the Connexant chipset as they have the best software giving line state etc etc. Just run an RJ 11 cable from the telephone socket to the back of the card in the puter. There is no advantage in a router unless one needs several connection and they use elecricity and they are not faaster or more reliable The only advantage in a router was if you were to use Vista but then of course one needs a nic card with the drivers for vista - another ball game

The 3 usb Modems that i have found out from there Support who will be putting out Vista Drivers when it is released on the 30th are :

Thomson Speedtouch 300
ZyXEL's Prestige 630-C1
MRI-IDSL02 PCI Internal card

jamjar · 18 Jan 2007 at 16:33

mysticsniper said:
I am gonna go wireless instead and have choosen

Netgear Dg834N Rangemax Next Wireless Adsl2 Modem Router
Netgear WG311T 108mbps 802.11g Wireless PCI Card

So unless anyone tells me a reason not to go with this lot, or it won't work with Vista then I shall make a purchase today

TIA

I,m not a tech bod ,but can,t see why it won,t work

mysticsniper · 19 Jan 2007 at 00:16

I have been thinking, the Netgear WG311T 108mbps 802.11g Wireless PCI Card will need Vista drivers for it to work wouldn't it???

Fr0dders · 19 Jan 2007 at 10:01

mysticsniper said:
I have been thinking, the Netgear WG311T 108mbps 802.11g Wireless PCI Card will need Vista drivers for it to work wouldn't it???

yes

any network card in your PC will require vista drivers.

best google and see if they are available before buying

mysticsniper · 19 Jan 2007 at 20:42

MrLOL said:
yes

any network card in your PC will require vista drivers.

best google and see if they are available before buying

Have checked out the site, they have some Beta drivers available. I expect at the end of the month when Vista is released there ill be full support.