Re: ADSL Modems?

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The ADSL modem would not directly give you a "wireless" connection. Most
wireless manufacturers, who also make ADSL modems, would include a wireless
router portion.


"John Hacker" <j.hacker@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:740AC31C.29096E@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
> Does any one know if there are ADSL modems which can connect directly to
> the telephone point and transmit signals to PCs and Laptops wirelessly?
>
> As I understand it, you must have at least one PC connected directly to
> the modem and a ethernet cable from that PC is linked to the wireless
> router for other PCs and laptops to get signals. I am looking for
> something which does not rely on any PCs except to reconfigure it for the
> first time for security keys.
>
> My idea is to keep the connection on 27/7/365 but ALL PCs and laptops can
> be switched on as and when needed.
>
> I am sure I must be missing something here so your help would be
> appreciated.
>
> Under my scenario, one needs at least two equipments to achieve the
> objective - One adsl modem and second a router.
>
>


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