Andrew Moore wrote:

> I recently bought a Linksys BEFSR41 Router and need an Ethernet ADSL Modem
> to connect to it.
> 
> I will be running 2 PCs with Win XP and 1 X-box through the setup.
> 
> Can anyone advise the best modem?
> 
> So far I have only found :-
> 
> D-Link 300G+ --- (reported to have compatiblity problems with all Linksys
> Routers)
> 
> Netgear DM602 --- (I cannot find find any info on compatiblity with any
> make/models of router (maybe that is a good sign))
> 
> ADSLNation X-Modem --- (reported to have compatiblity problems with
> several make/models of router including Linksys)
> 
> 3Com Home Connect --- (Discontinued product, plus I cannot find any
> specific compatiblity info)
> 
> I find it really hard to believe that Linksys DO NOT make a model of ADSL
> Ethernet modem compatible with their own Routers !!!
> 
> Thanks in advance

there shouldnt be any "compatibility" problems, the adsl modem offers its IP
to the router, the router uses it, provides nat onto your network.