Any point getting an ADSL modem or should I get a router

I've just bought the F5D8230 MIMO wireless router from Belkin which didn't
come with an integrated modem but I really needed its unrivalled coverage. I
now need to get an ADSL modem as mine is USB but the cheapest one is £30,
whereas you can get a router with integrated modem for £40 and a wireless
router for £45! Is an ADSL modem just completely worthless in that at least
you've got something useful by having a spare/backup/additional router!

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"thisisme" (E-Mail Removed) says...
> I've just bought the F5D8230 MIMO wireless router from Belkin which didn't
> come with an integrated modem but I really needed its unrivalled coverage. I
> now need to get an ADSL modem as mine is USB but the cheapest one is £30,
> whereas you can get a router with integrated modem for £40 and a wireless
> router for £45! Is an ADSL modem just completely worthless in that at least
> you've got something useful by having a spare/backup/additional router!
>
I think the best solution is a wired router plus a wireless access
point - you can put the router where it's most convenient for wired
connection, and the AP where it's best for coverage.

One reason to get an ADSL modem might be if you want VoIP. To protect the
VoIP traffic from being swamped (with loss of sound) by web surfing (for
example) such an "ideal" setup has the following.

ASDL modem -- VoIP ATA -- Router -- PCS
|
Phone

The ATA then gives the VoIP traffic an advantage over everything from the
PCs.

Otherwise, as you say, the prices are so close as to make "separates" a
waste of time.

Paul DS.