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DSL modem routers are available in both wireless and wired models. They are the converged type routers, which connect a LAN to Internet through a DSL. DSL modem routers are generally network bridges, which connect single computer to Internet and not the route data packets.

DSL modem routers are the very common type of the routers and are primarily found in home office, residence and commercial office establishments. Some of the popular manufacturers of the best upgradable DSL modem routers are given below:

* 3Com The 3Com company is a manufacturer of the DSL modem routers. It is best known for its computer related infrastructure products. Co-founded by Robert Metcalf in 1979, the company is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The company derived its name from its very focus on computers, compatibility and communication. The products of the 3Com company include wide area network, modems, platforms for the network security, wireless and wired gateways for Internet access and connectivity, adapters and wireless access points.

* Belkin Belkin is a global maker of the computer hardware that specializes in connectivity equipments. Primarily it sells the products in the home user and consumer market. Now, they also design computer networks, USB switches, UPSs, cables and many other peripherals. Belkin International Inc. was founded in 1983, in California by Chet Pipkin. This company has made its name in the list of the fastest growing companies in the US twice. This company at present is headquartered in Compton, California.

* Netgear This company was founded in 1996. This is a manufacturer of computer hardware and other computer networking tools. Netgear was incorporated as Bay Networks's subsidiary on Jan 8, 1996. It was done to give focus on offering network solutions for homes and small business. As a part of the acquisition of Bay Networks, the Nortel bought the company.

Netgear remained as a subsidiary of Nortel till March 2000. And in 2002, Netgear became independent from the Nortel. It now sells through sales network channel that includes online retailers, traditional retailers, Value added resellers, Direct market resellers and broadband services in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Africa.

* Linksys A separate division of the Cisco System, Linksys sells products for small office and home networks. It was founded in 1988. Later, it was acquired by Cisco in 2003. Linksys is well known for its wireless and broadband routers. Apart form these; Linksys also makes VOIP equipments, Ethernet switching and many other products.

Apart from these manufacturers of the DSL modem routers, other manufacturers are D-link, Cisco Systems, NetComm, ZyXEL and Netopia.

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