Router or PCI modem?

Having looked at previous threads on modem or router queries I
appreciate that where networked kit is involved a router (with built-in
modem) is clearly the way to go. For a standalone PC is there any
significant advantage in using a router rather than a PCI modem and
software firewall?
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> Having looked at previous threads on modem or router queries I
> appreciate that where networked kit is involved a router (with built-in
> modem) is clearly the way to go. For a standalone PC is there any
> significant advantage in using a router rather than a PCI modem and
> software firewall?

The router will block all the port scans before they hit your PC, and
will stay online even when your PC is switched off / rebooting, so your
IP address stays the same.

I love mine, and i`d deffo get another before thinking about a non-router
solution !

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On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 21:07:35 +0100, Robert wrote:

> Having looked at previous threads on modem or router queries I appreciate
> that where networked kit is involved a router (with built-in modem) is
> clearly the way to go. For a standalone PC is there any significant
> advantage in using a router rather than a PCI modem and software firewall?

Google on USB ADSL modems and you will see why !!

Dave
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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Dave Stanton <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 21:07:35 +0100, Robert wrote:
>
>> Having looked at previous threads on modem or router queries I
>> appreciate that where networked kit is involved a router (with
>> built-in modem) is clearly the way to go. For a standalone PC is
>> there any significant advantage in using a router rather than a PCI
>> modem and software firewall?
>
> Google on USB ADSL modems and you will see why !!
>
> Dave


Who said anything about USB modems? The OP was asking about using a PCI
modem - which is quite different!
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"Robert" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Having looked at previous threads on modem or router queries I
> appreciate that where networked kit is involved a router (with built-in
> modem) is clearly the way to go. For a standalone PC is there any
> significant advantage in using a router rather than a PCI modem and
> software firewall?

I am sure I will not need a network so have opted for a PCI modem mainly
because of its solid connection and tidiness. I can look after firewalling
independently.

Colin Wilson wrote:

>>Having looked at previous threads on modem or router queries I
>>appreciate that where networked kit is involved a router (with built-in
>>modem) is clearly the way to go. For a standalone PC is there any
>>significant advantage in using a router rather than a PCI modem and
>>software firewall?
>
>
> The router will block all the port scans before they hit your PC, and
> will stay online even when your PC is switched off / rebooting, so your
> IP address stays the same.
>
> I love mine, and i`d deffo get another before thinking about a non-router
> solution !
>

Agree with these comments.

You won't see much advantage as long as you only ever have one PC though.
But what happens when this PC gets rather long in the tooth and you get
another? Or a laptop for convenience. Or a PlayStation/Xbox. or a media
center in the lounger? ....

Of course, by then you may want new networking kit anyway.

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> Who said anything about USB modems? The OP was asking about using a PCI
> modem - which is quite different!

I know ! just making the point !

Dave
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