XEQtor
Wanna See My 8 Boobies?
join:2003-02-20
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| 1st, find out what modem they're gonna give you. Check out chipsets in used - superduper or run of the mill? Then check out how much headaches current users are getting becos of this modem. When you 'rent' (RM11/mth), you'd want to rent a 'proper' modem. If you have a choice betw modem only and modem/router combo, choose modem only and be prepared to buy yourself an ADSL router.
2nd, check what's available in the market these days. Any with built in lightning arrestor on the input line? My mandatory criteria for ADSL modems, I wont use an FOC modem w/o this feature. Check prices, expect them to be slightly higher than 'normal' one-lightning-strike modems. Amortize across 12 monthly installment payments. Compare prices with Telekom rental plan. Make your choice.
Modem. Get one with minimal tweaking caps, with popular ATM link holding or handshaking 'protocols', good enuf. Non-USB, external power supply. Half lunch box size proper ventilation, not CD casing size - heat.
Router. Get one with maximum tweaking caps. Good default firewall features. 'Wire-speed' xfer caps per wired port. If Wi-Fi, ability to fix compatibility for individual standards (not auto), and decent WiFi security features. Again, half lunch box size with proper ventilation, never sleek CD sized designs - you're buying an important device to be on for 24/7, not a decorative household item.
Remember, these are meant to be 'work horses', designed for use for long operating periods (days and months) without need for user intervention. Nevermind if you currently want to use it for 4hrs each day - try buying a car good only for making short 10km trips to buy groceries, they dont make them these days but sadly, they still make such modem/routers today.
Good luck.
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