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| 147151 | 2003-05-24 09:30:00 | I currently have an XP pc, an XP laptop and a W98 pc networked through a switch, and sharing the XP pc's modem. I'm considering getting Jetstream, and am confused by the variety of modem/routers around. Do all routers have an adsl modem built-in? Given I have a switch, I assume paying extra for network connections is a waste? The laptop may get upgraded to one with a 802.11g wireless card. Can I get a modem/router with wireless, or should I get a separate wireless access point? Phew! Thanks in advance! |
CarlH (3009) | ||
| 147152 | 2003-05-24 10:25:00 | > Do all routers have an adsl modem built-in? No. > Given I have a switch, I assume paying extra for > network connections is a waste? Maybe, Maybe not. I have a switch and my ASDL router/modem has a 4 port switch as well. I use the modem switch most of the time but when I need the extras I simply plug the extra switch into it and away we go. Also it is good to take to LAN games days. > The laptop may get upgraded to one with a 802.11g > wireless card. Can I get a modem/router with > wireless, or should I get a separate wireless access > point? If you really need the wireless then get it it with it built in as it will be cheaper getting one package than having to buy 2 packages. Also saves extra cabling and power points. |
Big John (551) | ||
| 147153 | 2003-05-24 10:33:00 | All you need is the router and just plug it in to the switch. Configure gateway, DNS & IP address on each computer and way you go. Each computer will have independent net access as long as the switch is powered. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 147154 | 2003-05-24 10:57:00 | Just to add to your confusion, maybe a basics overview. The Telecom jetstarter/jetstream service is put over the same pair as your normal telephone and is moved up in frequency so it sits "on top" of your normal telephone speech. Much like radio stations use the same airspace and are "on Top" of each other. Thats why you require these "filters" between all phone devices and the wall jackpoint. The ADSL modem interfaces to the line. It may be internal PCI or external. To connect to the computer it may use either USB or network. If network, you will require a network card in your computer. But, the handy thing with the network side is that the modem contains it's own address (as if it is another computer attached) . This means that it can be shared by other computers on a network easily. (In your case, plugged directly into your switch) Now you have your own switch, but to make things easy for people who do not have an existing network, manufacturers provide some modems with their own hub or switch, so that more than 1 computer can plug into it. Hope this helps, rather than hinders, your understanding. |
Pheonix (280) | ||
| 147155 | 2003-05-24 11:39:00 | USB is no good to you, stick to ethernet connection. Apart from the CPU load the USB adds, you have to have the host computer on as well for others to share the connection. Router + ethernet + switch is the easiest combination to set up and is probably also the cheapest. Filters are a separate matter relating to the phone line interface and should not be confused with the router set up. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 147156 | 2003-05-24 11:44:00 | Dynalink RTA300W (www.dynalink.co.nz) sounds like what you need. It includes wireless, 4port switch, and they are about $350. | PoWa (203) | ||
| 147157 | 2003-05-25 00:30:00 | Ummmm.......... Carl already has a switch PoWa, all he needs is a plain vanilla router. No point in spending extra $$$ for surplus technology. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 147158 | 2003-05-25 05:24:00 | Great info - thanks! Seems to me I need a router like maybe the Dynalink RTA220 now, and then add a wireless access point off my switch at another time. As far as I can tell the RTA300W only supports 802.11b, so my potentially fancy new laptop's 802.11g card would be under-used! Thanks for the help & advice. |
CarlH (3009) | ||
| 147159 | 2003-05-25 05:27:00 | Yea, but a router with wireless technology??? Thats about the cheapest you can get :p Unless you know of a better one? | PoWa (203) | ||
| 147160 | 2003-05-25 05:29:00 | Oh righto then ;) | PoWa (203) | ||
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