What should I look for in a Broadband Modem?

[Marlowe1899]

I`m getting broadband soon and have been looking at the various modems available, and was wondering if anyone can help choose the fastest modem available. I live in the UK so brand names may not be applicable, but any specifics towards performance and what to look for would be greatly appreciated.

Many Thanks

[Mr.Tweak]

Go Ethernet, not USB!

I had nothing but problems with my USB ADSL modem trying to share its connect over a network.

[Maxpowers]

[Marlowe1899]

Thanks Guys, I`ll have a look at Ethernet.

Again Thanks

[Marlowe1899]

[Mr.Tweak]

Yep but you won't need gigabit network or just an expensive NIC - just a standard 10/100 NIC will do.

[Marlowe1899]

I keep getting told that I don`t need Ethernet just use USB, but after your comment I`m inclined to go with Ethernet, but looking around I can`t seem to find any appropriate modems, there either USB or 56k ones.

Please can someone suggest a decent one (Brand and Model) as I`m buying monday.

Many Thanks

[Mr.Tweak]

If you don't intend on sharing your connection over a network, a USB modem will do the trick.