Here's the one I use. You'll need an ethernet card with it, but that will save a USB port and CPU resource. It's my 3rd ADSL modem and the best yet, while also being the cheapest! It's an absolute piece of cake to set up and definitely the dog's danglies. Note the price. This modem is currently obtainable from
the shop next door to Rod's place.
Description: 4 Port MR4A ADSL Modem/Router
Product Information: External ADSL Modem/Router for use on BT Telephone Lines ONLY
* Features:
o ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU-T G.992.1 (G.dmt), G.992.2 (G.lite) compliant for Annex A
o ITU-T G.992.1 (G.lite) Annex B/ ETSI TS 101 388/ DTS TM-06006 for Annex B (ETSI)
o ITU-T G.992.1 Annex B - Deutsch Telecom/ U-R2 for Annex B (U-R2)
o Full rate transmission at up to 8Mbps downstream and 640Kbps upstream
* IP sharing:
o share a single IP account within your entire network via NAT routing way
o Enhanced Firewall function to log attacker's IP address and protocol type
o Reaches up to 18K feet in distance
o Enhanced management features to monitor all the incoming and outgoing packets and also restrict user's routing path
o DMZ and Port forwarding function provided
o Configuration and management operated via Web browser, Telnet server
o Operating modes include:
+ Routing
+ Bridge
+ Static IP plus NAT
+ PPPoE plus NAT
+ PPPoA plus NAT
* ADSL Features:
o Compatible with all leading DSLAMs
o Support DMT line modulation
o Support Full Rate ADSL:
+ up to 8Mbps downstream
+ up to 1Mbps upstream
o Support ITU-T G.992.1 Annex A & T1.413 Issue 2 for Annex A
o Support ITU-T G.992.1(G.dmt) Annex B/ ETSI TS 101 388/DTS TM-06006 for Annex B
o Support ITU-T G.992.1 Annex B - Deutsch Telecom / U-R2 for Annex B (U-R2)
o Support G.Lite ADSL
+ up to 1.5Mbps downstream
+ Up to 512Kbps upstream (G.992.2)
o Support DSL handshaking (G.994.1)
* ATM Features :
o RFC-1483 Encapsulation
+ LLC & VC multiplexing
+ IP
+ Bridging
+ Encapsulated routing
o PPP over ATM (RFC-2364)
o Classical IP (RFC-1577)
o Traffic shaping (UBR)
o PPP over Ethernet client (RFC-2516)
* Management Features:
o Plug & Play installation
o Local & Remote management
o Web-based configuration
o Telnet configuration
o Command line interface
o Firmware upload/download via TFTP
o Alarm status & Power indicators
o Event & History logging (option)
o Network ping
o SNMP support (option)
* Physical Interfaces:
o ADSL modem/router with four RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port & one ADSL port
o ADSL Status, Power and Switching Hub LED Indicators
* Routing Features:
o TCP/ IP with RIP v1 & v2
o Static Routing
o Internet Access: Minimum
o TCP/IP
o UDP
o ICMP
o ARP
o RARP
o DHCP
o NAT (Network Address Translation) for IP sharing
* System Requirements:
o Any computer with an Ethernet 10/ 100 Base-T interface
o Any operating system that supports and Ethernet connection with an IP stack
* Security Features:
o Password protected configuration access
o User authentication (PAP/ CHAP) with PPP firewall: NAT & NAPT
* LAN Features:
o DHCP
o DNS Relay (option)
o IP Multicast
* DSLAM Compatibility:
o Interoperable with:
+ 3Com
+ ADI
+ Alcatel
+ Anymedia
+ Centillium
+ Cisco
+ Compaq
+ Conexant
+ Copper Mountain
+ ECI
+ Efficient
+ Globespan
+ Intel
+ Lucent
+ Motorola
+ Newbridge
+ NLC
+ Nokia
+ Nortel
+ Pairgain
+ Samsung
+ Texas Instruments
* Regulatory Approvals:
o FCC Part 15 class B & part 68
o CE mark
Price
£49.00 £41.70 Ex VAT