[drtom]

IMHO the average home user would benefit greatly from putting a $50 router between their PC and the Internet, regardless the connection used.

I couldn't agree more. In fact, I am surprised that the ISPs don't roll out modem/router combos by default. It would cut down tremendously on exploits.

[snooker]

Linksys makes such a beast. You get the cable modem, a 4 port router and a wifi 'g' in the same box. Costs about $130, slightly less than the separates. Runs linux.

I prefer the 'separates', that way I can reconfigure and tap in where I want.

For a home user, the combo would be great.

[hunter112]

I am surprised that the ISPs don't roll out modem/router combos by default.

Happening in my area. A local ISP announced that they were not going to be able to support the DSL modem that they had distributed to hundreds of homes, and sold my customer a combo. She called me to inquire about the password on the wireless router I installed in her home a few months ago. Too bad, I could have replaced that old DSL modem with a used model of a newer one for way less than what she paid the ISP for their combo model.