On 9/2/05 5:30 pm, "walter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote (in part):
> I'm thinking of joining up BT broadband, as a first port of call. I > think BT gives you a free USB modem which is of little use for Macs (in > fact they say it's not compatible). Don't they require a year fixed term contract to start? Personally I find Virgin BB quite good (have the pckg with no limits to data amounts) and they usually have offers on that allow no hook-up or installation fees. My .02 > My setup is: iMac G5, iMac G4 and Albook (all running 10.3.7) joined up > via an Airport Extreme base station. > > Currently we connect to the internet via the base station modem and it > works very well on dial-up. > > Once we get to broadband I understand the best policy is to get a new > modem and connect it to the base station via the ethernet port. > > There should be no need for a router because the base station will > already act as a filter, or so I understand. > > So, the question is: what is the best broadband modem out there that > works well with a base station? Done the same as you describe with AEBS and using a Netgear router modem 4 port hub. Worked fine after bringing the firmware up to date. Been using it for 2.5 years now without issue (first with ABS and then later AEBS). HTH, Richard -- -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
