BT ADSL Modem & Routers
30 January 2003, 04:36 PM
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Hi
My mate has just got himself a new PC and a router so that 2 other PCs can share an internet connection over the home network.
The problem seems to be that the adsl connection comes out of the wall in to the ADSL modem, which then needs to go to the router, which then needs to go to the PC. However, the ADSL modem has a USB connection only, which would normally go directly into the PC, but of course needs to go into the router first. But the router does not have a USB connection.
Has anyone any thoughts on how you get around this?
Brett
My mate has just got himself a new PC and a router so that 2 other PCs can share an internet connection over the home network.
The problem seems to be that the adsl connection comes out of the wall in to the ADSL modem, which then needs to go to the router, which then needs to go to the PC. However, the ADSL modem has a USB connection only, which would normally go directly into the PC, but of course needs to go into the router first. But the router does not have a USB connection.
Has anyone any thoughts on how you get around this?
Brett
30 January 2003, 04:43 PM
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Bingo... ADSL/USB router. ADSL wall socket >> ADSL modem >(USB)> Router >(ethernet)> PCs
30 January 2003, 07:30 PM
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Draytek 2200USB isn't the best route to take. I would remove USB out of the equation. Therefore I would consider the D-Link DSL-504 or the Thompson Speedtouch 510 v4 over the Draytek.
Both the D-Link and Thompson have built-in ADSL modems. Much better solution
[Edited by roadrunner - 1/30/2003 7:31:58 PM]
Both the D-Link and Thompson have built-in ADSL modems. Much better solution
[Edited by roadrunner - 1/30/2003 7:31:58 PM]
30 January 2003, 07:58 PM
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30 January 2003, 08:08 PM
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The 2200USB works well for me as my broadband package was bundled with the USB modem (it was >2yrs ago!). By the sounds of it, the chap's already got the USB modem. Why duplicate with a router/modem combo device?
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30 January 2003, 10:46 PM
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In Networking terms USB is the spawn of the devil. Saddam's WMD are actually a large collection of USB ISDN and ADSL adaptors amonnst other sh*te network gear.
Ok - I might exaggerate a little....
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Ok - I might exaggerate a little....
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01 February 2003, 11:20 AM
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Deano - I quite agree. If I'd had a choice of access devices when Freeserve installed the kit, I'd have gone for an ethernet router. However, I was given an Alcatel "Stingray". This was I get the LAN & DSL connected and remain largely within the T&Cs of the contract. It's honestly not given me any problems.
01 February 2003, 07:01 PM
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ADSL ethernet routers are faster than USB modems with a router attached.
If you use ICS then your PC is directly connected to the World....not a good idea....and it's slower.
ADSL routers are less than £100 now.
If you use ICS then your PC is directly connected to the World....not a good idea....and it's slower.
ADSL routers are less than £100 now.
02 February 2003, 02:37 AM
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If you use ICS then your PC is directly connected to the World....not a good idea....
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