Help - need a modem

Have signed up with Metronet, now I need an ADSL modem. Presently running a
single XP computer and not expecting to get another.

The Ebuyer ASR-8400 ADSL Router seems to do everything but how does it
connect to the PC? Do I need to buy an extra card or does it use a standard
port?

Not seen anything on this NG about PCI modems. Are they any good?

Any help or recommendations would be appreciated.



ed



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"ed" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Have signed up with Metronet, now I need an ADSL modem. Presently running
a
> single XP computer and not expecting to get another.
>
> The Ebuyer ASR-8400 ADSL Router seems to do everything but how does it
> connect to the PC? Do I need to buy an extra card or does it use a
standard
> port?

I asked this question recently on the forum of the UK distributors at
http://adsltech.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=301&PN=1 recently and it comes
with everything you need to get connected...

Your machine will also need a Network card as well - if one isn't already
installed or built into to your motherboard. Ebuyer sell them from around £3
though I think there own brand one is out of stock atm.(Quick code 31095)

If you are not expecting to get another computer you may also want to
consider the ASR-8100 - its the same as the ASR 8400 but only contains one
port instead of four - hence its slightly cheaper (and thats Quick code
48448 on their web site)

Regards
Sunil

"Sunil Sood" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> I asked this question recently on the forum of the UK distributors at
> http://adsltech.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=301&PN=1 recently and
> it comes with everything you need to get connected...
>
> Your machine will also need a Network card as well - if one isn't
> already installed or built into to your motherboard. Ebuyer sell them
> from around £3 though I think there own brand one is out of stock
> atm.(Quick code 31095)
>
> If you are not expecting to get another computer you may also want to
> consider the ASR-8100 - its the same as the ASR 8400 but only
> contains one port instead of four - hence its slightly cheaper (and
> thats Quick code 48448 on their web site)
>
> Regards
> Sunil


Thanks Sunil. I ended up ordering the ASR 8100 as the 4 port one has a 10
day waiting list.
http://www.tech24.co.uk/ looks like it will be really helpfull when setting
up the router.


ed

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"jsp21c" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Got to this UK broadband advice site which has hardware reviews,
> excellent message boards and a section for people just getting going
> with broadband.

Thanks jsp, ordered a card tonight. adslguide is useful too.

ed


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