Dsl modem for extreme

Hi
I have just ordered an airport extreme; I use now a wireless modem/router (linksy).
From experience what DSL modem would you recommend that is stand-alone, (not connected to a pc/Mac all the time) and will connect to the AE without problems.
Thanks

wrong question
you want the right DSL modem that works best with your ISP, ask them
as far as the airport is concerned, a modem is just another modem

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Now I have to see if this is a more stable configuration than the flaky one I had before while using the AEBS as a bridge and the M1000 to do everything.
Does anyone think or know if it will make a difference?
No one can accurately predict in advance what the actual results might be. I've tried both ways with different products and cannot say that one method is better than the other. What works is best.
In theory, it is preferable to have the modem provide the PPPoE connection service since it is the device connected directly to the Internet.
In practice, results vary depending on the service provider, products used, phase of the moon, alignment of the planets, etc.

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