about dsl modems

Most of the cases u will get a dsl modem with your dsl line. If not, then any modem will do it No kiding, most of the modems offers the same features, and your ping hardly will depend on how much money u spend on your dsl modem.

The differences comes when u buy a dsl router with hub/switch integrated, but even those differences arent that big. If someone tells u to buy a dsl modem which costs 10 times more than the others, u most likely being fooled

I'd rather chose an external dsl modem with ethernet interface since this way u can connect it to a switch. (and what if that internal dsl modem dont have a good linux/bsd support? what if its similar to the stupid winmodems...)

Btw, about your ping... isdn can have better pings than the dsl This is due to the dsl technology, between your dsl modem and the dslam device there is always a minimum ~20-30msec delay (or even more!).

>Most of the cases u will get a dsl modem with your dsl line.

In my case i subscribed to a dsl connection with an ISP, and the telephone company installed next week the dsl modem, and in a few hour i was able to use the net. When want a DSL connection u have to pay an "entry" fee, which contains the price of the dsl modem, or u can make your contract to 3 years long, and u dont have to pay for the modem. There is no option for a "modem-less" contract, (ie. u want to buy your own modem), so modem is included in the price.

>whats the benefits if ethernet interface for a home user?

Well, if u dont have network at home (or dont even a network card) then u can buy a pci card version, its your choice. I have 3 PCs here with a switch, so its evident i'd chose a modem with ethernet interface. And if you buy a network card (which costs almost nothing), your lanparty problems are solved also ) Another benefit if you want to connect it to a computer where u cant install a pci card (those integrated *super* motherboards..., or an old pc which have only isa slots).

> so what models do you suggest me to check out??

As i said i never had to buy a dsl modem. I suggest u to pick randomly from diferent models, and buy the cheapest one, it will work. The price... if i take my "entry fee" as a modem price it would be about 80$ (to compare it a simple 8 port 100mbit d-link switch costs here 60$).

What do you mean by "it will sux" ? U know that your isp give out deffective dsl modem?

Tell them not to give a crap one If they refuse to cooperate sue them. Its works.

what do you know about it that you know it will suck? LIke he said, the modem makes ~0 difference

actually, i do, so please dont tell me to stfu. I was just wondering how you knew that your modem the isp gave you would be crap...