Being someone who works for a major ISP's ADSL Tech support here are some
pointers.

If at all possible avoid getting the USB ADSL modems.  Go with an Internal
DSL or The 10 Base T to NIC type of MODEM. You'll need to find out if the
Provider is using a Modem with the Alcatel Chipset or a Lucent.  The
Alcatels will either be the Efficent Networks 4060 or Alcatels Speedtouch
USB Home.  The Major downside to the Alcatels that they are powered by the
USB ports themselves, and if they ports are lower powered, then this modem
will not work. I Strongly recommend the 10BaseT to NIC if they are
available.

--Patrick Black




-----Original Message-----
From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Laurence Panon
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2000 5:15 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [PCBUILD] adsl


I live in Italy and adsl connection is being offered in my area, does =
anyone have any experience of pros and cons?=20
The telephone company provides a USB modem, can one switch from the USB =
modem to the PC's internal one as one prefers or do the USB modem =
settings override any other ones?
thanks for any suggestions and happy Xmas to all.
laurence panon

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