Top Six ADSL Modem Review for April 2014

Top Six ADSL Modem Review for April 2014

I had intended for this to be a ‘top ten’ list of modems but I honestly couldn’t find ten that I thought were a good mixture of price, features and reliability.  Unlike other lists, this isn’t a list of modems that just hit the market (as I never trust modems unless they’ve been field tested for a few months) but rather my top six modems as of April 2014.

ModelManufacturerStar RatingSummaryAvg. Price
[easyazon_link asin="B003CFATME" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]TD-8840T[/easyazon_link][easyazon_link asin="B003CFATME" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]TP-Link[/easyazon_link][easyazon_link asin="B003CFATME" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]4 Star (181 Reviews)[/easyazon_link]Excellent reviews for a unit in this price range, some users very far from phone exchange (country side) experienced issues. No Wifi. Case looks like it was made in the 70s.[easyazon_link asin="B003CFATME" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]£14.98 / $36.99[/easyazon_link]
[easyazon_link asin="B003CFATMY" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]TD-W8960N[/easyazon_link][easyazon_link asin="B003CFATMY" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]TP-Link[/easyazon_link][easyazon_link asin="B003CFATMY" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]4 Star (502 Reviews)[/easyazon_link]Can be used for Cable/Fibre Connections too, Wireless N Ready and Excellent Software Features.[easyazon_link asin="B003CFATMY" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]£29.27 / $49.49[/easyazon_link]
[easyazon_link asin="B0029ANXEE" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]Bipac 7300n[/easyazon_link][easyazon_link asin="B0029ANXEE" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]Billion[/easyazon_link][easyazon_link asin="B0029ANXEE" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]4 Star (44 Reviews[/easyazon_link]While expensive, this is a Billion modem, reknowned for their reliability, robustness and speed. Solid Firewall with Dos Prevention and Packet Filtering[easyazon_link asin="B0029ANXEE" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]£70.58 / $167.84[/easyazon_link]
[easyazon_link asin="B001D0RPS6" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]DSL 320B[/easyazon_link][easyazon_link asin="B001D0RPS6" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]D-Link[/easyazon_link][easyazon_link asin="B001D0RPS6" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]3 Star (35 Reviews)[/easyazon_link]This is a bare essentials ADSL2+ modem with only one out port and no wireless capabilities.[easyazon_link asin="B001D0RPS6" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]£15.79 / $46.50[/easyazon_link]
[easyazon_link asin="B006FSLNOS" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]DSL-N55U[/easyazon_link][easyazon_link asin="B006FSLNOS" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]Asus[/easyazon_link][easyazon_link asin="B006FSLNOS" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]3.5 Stars (110 Reviews)[/easyazon_link]A high performance router with Gigabit connections and Dual Band Wireless N. Some users found support lacking to probably best for experienced technicians.[easyazon_link asin="B006FSLNOS" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]£89.98 / $185.90[/easyazon_link]
[easyazon_link asin="B004WOZHF8" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]DGN2200[/easyazon_link][easyazon_link asin="B004WOZHF8" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]Netgear[/easyazon_link][easyazon_link asin="B004WOZHF8" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]4 Stars (222 Reviews)[/easyazon_link]Good mid range ADSL Modem with Wireless N, 4 Ports and Guest Network feature.[easyazon_link asin="B004WOZHF8" locale="US" new_window="no" nofollow="default" tag="bobmckay-20" add_to_cart="default" cloaking="default" localization="default" popups="no"]£44.01 / $74.99[/easyazon_link]
Bob McKay

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Bob is a Founder of Seguro Ltd, a full time father and husband, part-time tinkerer-with-wires, coder, Muay Thai practitioner, builder and cook. Big fan of equality, tolerance and co-existence.

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3 comments on «Top Six ADSL Modem Review for April 2014»

  1. Mr Passin' Through says:

    I don’t know if it’s intentional, but clicking on the models, manufacturers, stars or prices in the reviews will add items to your Amazon cart.

    1. Bob McKay says:

      Nope doesn’t add them to your cart (if I had a way of doing that I’d be a millionaire and hunted by Amazon!) – it just links to the product on Amazon

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