USB DSL Router Guide

The USB DSL router is relatively new addition to the networking market, it was only a matter of time before we saw the introduction of a USB Modem / Router though as USB connects to pretty much every conceivable piece of computer hardware today.

But is the USB router the best way to go? Of course like any technology it has its plus’s and minus’s

Firstly it’s simple to configure, relatively cheap, you have to make sure any devices connecting are USB 2 which offers performance of 480mbps as opposed to USB 1, which is 12mbps and very slow.

The maximum cable length is 5 metres or 16 feet.

There is a small load put onto any computer processor when using USB.

If the above list if acceptable and USB is for you, then the first thing to think about is Wireless, even if you have no wireless devices the extra cost is very small, this gives you room to grow in the future when you have a wireless device.

Other point to think about are, make sure the actual USB router or modem is USB 2, there are still some USB 1 models on the market, and now matter how cheap, they are simply a false economy in terms of slow performance.

Differences between a Cable USB router and a ADSL USB Modem

Cable type internet services are usually setup with a small modem/router from your provider, but to add extra connections you simply need a DSL router.

If you have a phone based service ADSL them you simply need an ADSL type modem which actually replaces the free modem provided by your internet supplier.

DSL routers are cheaper than ADSL modems as they are simply already sharing a configured internet connection.

ADSL modems on the other hand have to be able to provide a connection themselves without any additional hardware.

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