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DSL router and network
M Mordkovych wrote:
I checked in the routers descriptions and dont see where say that. What options should I look for? Typically a router suitable for use with DSL will have "broadband" in its name (if it doesn't explicitly say "DSL"). Realize, though, that some of the DSL "modems" now being provided to new DSL subscribers include routers built-in, so you might already HAVE a router. The LAN side will typically show up on the box as "4-port" (or however many) -- that's your signal that there's a switch built-in. Of course, you can construct your own system using a single port router and a switch (or hub, but hubs seem to be less common every day). But I suspect most people buy the combined item for convenience. "CJT" wrote in message ... M Mordkovych wrote: Thanks for reply. What kind of router has options of both DSL and regular network? Most of them do these days. "CJT" wrote in message ... 3) Your choice of router -- that's what I would do -- inexpensive, flexible, and can contribute to security. -- The e-mail address in our reply-to line is reversed in an attempt to minimize spam. Our true address is of the form . -- The e-mail address in our reply-to line is reversed in an attempt to minimize spam. Our true address is of the form . |
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"M Mordkovych" wrote:
Thanks for reply. What kind of router has options of both DSL and regular network? All that is required is that your DSL modem have an ethernet connector for connecting to the computer. Some DSL modems connect to the computer via USB and not ethernet and this rules out most of the routers currently available. The router (D-Link, Linksys, Belkin, and SMC are some common brand names that most computer stores will stock) should have 5 ethernet connectors - 4 LAN ports for connecting to computers and one WAN (=broadband, cable, DSL) for connecting to the modem. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP http://aumha.org/alex.htm |
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DSL router and network
"M Mordkovych" wrote:
Thanks for reply. What kind of router has options of both DSL and regular network? All that is required is that your DSL modem have an ethernet connector for connecting to the computer. Some DSL modems connect to the computer via USB and not ethernet and this rules out most of the routers currently available. The router (D-Link, Linksys, Belkin, and SMC are some common brand names that most computer stores will stock) should have 5 ethernet connectors - 4 LAN ports for connecting to computers and one WAN (=broadband, cable, DSL) for connecting to the modem. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP http://aumha.org/alex.htm |
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DSL router and network
Thanks for reply!
One more question : after buying the router - where can I find instructions for setting up the network? Remember it's 2 Win98 boxes. TIA "Ron Martell" wrote in message ... "M Mordkovych" wrote: Thanks for reply. What kind of router has options of both DSL and regular network? All that is required is that your DSL modem have an ethernet connector for connecting to the computer. Some DSL modems connect to the computer via USB and not ethernet and this rules out most of the routers currently available. The router (D-Link, Linksys, Belkin, and SMC are some common brand names that most computer stores will stock) should have 5 ethernet connectors - 4 LAN ports for connecting to computers and one WAN (=broadband, cable, DSL) for connecting to the modem. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP http://aumha.org/alex.htm |
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DSL router and network
Thanks for reply!
One more question : after buying the router - where can I find instructions for setting up the network? Remember it's 2 Win98 boxes. TIA "Ron Martell" wrote in message ... "M Mordkovych" wrote: Thanks for reply. What kind of router has options of both DSL and regular network? All that is required is that your DSL modem have an ethernet connector for connecting to the computer. Some DSL modems connect to the computer via USB and not ethernet and this rules out most of the routers currently available. The router (D-Link, Linksys, Belkin, and SMC are some common brand names that most computer stores will stock) should have 5 ethernet connectors - 4 LAN ports for connecting to computers and one WAN (=broadband, cable, DSL) for connecting to the modem. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP http://aumha.org/alex.htm |
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DSL router and network
Thanks for reply,
For example this one - is it good for my purposes? TRENDware TRENDnet ADSL Firewall Router Model TW100BRM504 http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_t...sterid=3027874 Another question is there routers which have both wire and wireless connectons? "Ron Martell" wrote in message ... "M Mordkovych" wrote: All that is required is that your DSL modem have an ethernet connector for connecting to the computer. Some DSL modems connect to the computer via USB and not ethernet and this rules out most of the routers currently available. The router (D-Link, Linksys, Belkin, and SMC are some common brand names that most computer stores will stock) should have 5 ethernet connectors - 4 LAN ports for connecting to computers and one WAN (=broadband, cable, DSL) for connecting to the modem. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP http://aumha.org/alex.htm |
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DSL router and network
Thanks for reply,
For example this one - is it good for my purposes? TRENDware TRENDnet ADSL Firewall Router Model TW100BRM504 http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_t...sterid=3027874 Another question is there routers which have both wire and wireless connectons? "Ron Martell" wrote in message ... "M Mordkovych" wrote: All that is required is that your DSL modem have an ethernet connector for connecting to the computer. Some DSL modems connect to the computer via USB and not ethernet and this rules out most of the routers currently available. The router (D-Link, Linksys, Belkin, and SMC are some common brand names that most computer stores will stock) should have 5 ethernet connectors - 4 LAN ports for connecting to computers and one WAN (=broadband, cable, DSL) for connecting to the modem. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP http://aumha.org/alex.htm |
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DSL router and network
"M Mordkovych" wrote:
Thanks for reply, For example this one - is it good for my purposes? TRENDware TRENDnet ADSL Firewall Router Model TW100BRM504 http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_t...sterid=3027874 Another question is there routers which have both wire and wireless connectons? Yes, most wireless routers also have 4 wired connections included. And you can increase the wired connections by using switches. If you connected 8 port switches to each of the 4 wired connetions on the router you could then have 28 PCs connected to the router. Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca |
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DSL router and network
"M Mordkovych" wrote:
Thanks for reply, For example this one - is it good for my purposes? TRENDware TRENDnet ADSL Firewall Router Model TW100BRM504 http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_t...sterid=3027874 Another question is there routers which have both wire and wireless connectons? Yes, most wireless routers also have 4 wired connections included. And you can increase the wired connections by using switches. If you connected 8 port switches to each of the 4 wired connetions on the router you could then have 28 PCs connected to the router. Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca |
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DSL router and network
"M Mordkovych" wrote:
Thanks for reply! One more question : after buying the router - where can I find instructions for setting up the network? Remember it's 2 Win98 boxes. The basic instructions should be included in the documentation that comes with the router. Here are some web sites with additional information on basic networking: http://www.sohointer.net/ http://www.practicallynetworked.com http://www.wown.info/j_helmig/guide.htm Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca |
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