Though it looks like someone took a shotgun to it, the D-Link DCM-202 cable modem [$62.59] is actually a favorite here at PC Fastlane. Your provider may have already given you a modem for hooking up to Internet, but chances are good it’s a piece of junk and you are being charging you a monthly fee to use it.

To get the most of out of your connection, you need a good quality modem. The D-Link DCM-202 is a cheap way to get faster download speeds and ease network congestion. Best of all, it will pay for itself and even save you money in lieu of renting a similar device from your cable company!

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