Airport Extreme with ADSL connection? (UK)

[chrispoole]

I live in the UK, with ADSL internet.

I'm looking at buying an Airport Extreme, which is just a router.

I can't find ADSL modems that output as ethernet (to input to the Airport) anywhere, only to USB.

What does everyone do? Just buy a cheap ADSL modem/router to get the modem component then have the Airport as an extra? It seems a little... redundant.

 

[miles01110]

You really can't find a modem with an ethernet output? They aren't uncommon here in the US...

 

[OllyW]

You really can't find a modem with an ethernet output? They aren't uncommon here in the US...

Most of the modems that the ISPs provide in the UK are USB only.

I've never actually seen a stand alone ADSL modem in the shops though I can't say I've really looked. Most people upgrade to (and nearly all the ISPs now bundle) a wifi router with built in modem.

 

[chrispoole]

You really can't find a modem with an ethernet output? They aren't uncommon here in the US...

No; ebuyer is a decent computer supplies retailer, and when searching for "ADSL modem", the list is just router combos:

http://www.ebuyer.com/search?q=ADSL+modem&x=0&y=0

 

[chrispoole]

Most people upgrade to (and nearly all the ISPs now bundle) a wifi router with built in modem.

Precisely: I wonder what Apple expects us poor chaps without cable to do.

 

[miles01110]

Ah, ok. I didn't realize that router/modem combos were the preferred way in the UK.

 

[OllyW]

I've found this. It's not cheap but they are know for making quality gear.

There's some cheaper ones here.

 

[John T]

Just search ebuyer etc for "ethernet modem" and you'll find plenty. Loads on ebay too!

 

[chrispoole]

Thanks all.

"ethernet modem" is what I need to search for in the future then.

Though it seems you still may have to be careful, as reviews of some indicate that they have a DHCP server too, so you have to set it up in bridge mode to talk to the router, or other issues.