Re: DSL Modems

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I would hard wire the first computer even if you get a wireless router.
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Ron Sommer

"Carl G" <cgerving@ecenetDOTcom> wrote in message
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> Thank you David
> I will do that, Quest is our phone provider and offering the DSL, so i
> will check with them.
> Thanks again.
>
> --
> Carl G
> "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
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>> From: "Carl G" <cgerving@ecenetDOTcom>
>>
>> | Hi You all
>> | We are finally getting DSL in our nieghborhood,its about time.(we live
>> out
>> | in the sticks)
>> | They are going to offer a DSL modem for us to buy,don't know what brand
>> or
>> | model.
>> | If i just go out and buy my own,What is a good brand and model?
>> | I would like something that i can turn off and on manually,don't know
>> if
>> | that is possable or not.
>> | I read these news groups a little and hear a lot about routers that act
>> as
>> | firewalls also.
>> | We have 2 computers in the house ,(different rooms) can i go wireless
>> to
>> | include the 2nd pc?
>> | Don't know what else to ask,this is all new to me.
>> | Thank you
>> |
>>
>> Dont buy your own xDSL modem !
>>
>> Some ISPs need spedcific hardware since their are variations to the DSL
>> protocol. For
>> example; ADSL vs SDSL and ADSL G.lite. Verizon requites Westell brand
>> modems.
>>
>> Futher DSL questions should be asked in news:comp.dcom.xdsl
>>
>>
>> Don't go wireless networking until you fully understand the security
>> ramifications of "War
>> Driving" and you have specific knowledge on properly securing wireless.
>> Until then, I
>> suggest a wired Router. Then you can share resources more securely as
>> you learn about
>> wireless security. I suggest a Router that offers both a four port
>> 10/100Mb/s Ethernet
>> switch and Wireless connectivity.
>>
>> Depeding on the ISP you may be provided with just a DSL Modem or a DSL
>> Modem+Router device.
>> I suggest contacting your xDSL ISP and find out more information from
>> them.
>>
>> --
>> Dave
>> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
>> http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm
>>
>>
>
>


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