I don't have dsl but have a d-link router connected to my cable modem and 
it's very easy to setup. I have ports forwarded so I can access tivo from 
outside the network, had to open a port for bit torrent programs and  it was 
all very easy. I have comcast so they give the cable modem and we get our 
own router, I have no regrets, I like this better than the linksys ones I 
used to get. I have it for now on a low shelf on the radio desk but soon 
need to rearrange things so will wall mount both in a closet. I haven't even 
had to reset this thing since I got it, haven't even touched it, just bought 
it in July, set it up and it's been fine. I threw the CD that came with it 
right in the trash where it belongs.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: replacing dsl modem


> yeh the web bassed configuration makes set up and changes very easy and
> straight forward compared to allot of the older units that sometimes had
> very graphical interfaces.
> On my DSL modem/router, the configuration stuff is all browser 
> bassed...the
> links are not labeled, but they're always the same on the home screen so 
> you
> can figure out which "#" sign to click on to get to the screen you need.
> This latest modem/router that I have, was the easiest I've ever used to 
> open
> up ports, or port forward for echolink.
> Very simple and user friendly.  My old DLink wireless router took hours to
> figure out and allot of mucking about to set anything like that.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 12:00 PM
> Subject: Re: replacing dsl modem
>
>
>> Tnx Gary,
>>
>> The main thing would be the router, to get both pc's online without
>> having to reach behind in that tangle of wires and  unplug one and plug
>> in the other.  Not sure if there would be any real performance
>> improvements over the old Westel  modem I got from my ISP in 2004, but
>> maybe newer is better.  I do like the idea of web based setup, and have
>> heard  of other brands that offer that.  Still in the investigation mode
>> here.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>
>> On 4/1/2011 1:45 PM, Gary Lee wrote:
>>> I guess the first question is whuy replace the dsl modem if it is
>>> working fine?
>>> If there is no speed or usability improvement, I'd leave it alone.
>>> If you want to add multiple pc connection to the internet, just add a
>>> router.
>>>
>>> Most of the good ones have a web-based administration page.
>>> I have an older cisco wrt-54g and it uses a simple text based web page.
>>>
>>> I believe the 54 N is the same way.
>>>
>>>
>>>