Frequently asked questions

See also: Diva ADSL Products - Feature Comparison matrix

What's the difference between a Diva ADSL USB and a Diva 2430SE ADSL Modem?

• The Diva USB must be connected to a PC running Windows 98, Windows Me or Windows 2000 using a USB connection. It is a passive device which relies on software running on the PC to work.
• The 2430SE ADSL modem has an Ethernet port as well as a USB port and it is 'intelligent'.
• Intelligent (in this context) means it has its own processor and memory and implements the protocols needed to make the ADSL connection to the Internet itself without relying on the host computer. 
• Together, these features (Ethernet, intelligence) make it possible for the 2430 SE to work with any PC, including Apple Macs and Linux based-PCs, even with PCs that do not have USB hardware or operating system support.

Is the Diva ADSL USB supported on Apple Macs or on Linux PCs?

• Drivers are currently available for Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000, and Mac OS 8.6. Linux users will need to use a 2430 SE, or above, to use a Diva ADSL product.

What's the difference between the Diva 2430SE ADSL Modem, the Diva 2430 IG, and the Diva 2440 ADSL Router?

• The 2430SE is a single user device, and the 2440 is a multiple user device. The Diva 2430 IG is an enhanced version of the 2430SE that allows up to four PCs to connect to the Internet via ADSL.
• The Diva 2430 IG is currently available only in certain territories.
• When the 2440 is connected to a LAN via an Ethernet hub, multiple PCs can be connected to the Internet using the NAT firewall/ router built-in to the 2440, using only a single IP address on the Internet.
• This makes the Diva 2440 ADSL Router an ideal way for a SOHO (small office/home office) network to make maximum use of an economical ADSL connection.