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| 88827 | 2002-10-13 10:39:00 | I am considering joining up to dsl + networking to other computers in the future and was wondering what do people suggest in the way of products and setups? DSE seems to have huge array of products and I am sure there are more out there . But they seem so different, I believe external modems are good so you can run dsl to other network computers with out the main computer going (is this true?) and some are usb connected, whats best? Thanks for your opinion . |
nzwalkabout (299) | ||
| 88828 | 2002-10-13 11:01:00 | You'll want an external ADSL Modem/Router. Not an internal or a USB one. | -=JM=- (16) | ||
| 88829 | 2002-10-13 11:18:00 | why? | nzwalkabout (299) | ||
| 88830 | 2002-10-13 13:39:00 | you would be suited with the external DSL router so that if setup correctly as you mentioned other computers could connect to the internet if your main pc was turned off. it would work like this.. All your computers would be fitted with a Network card...All the Computers then connect to an Hub / switch. The External DSL router would plug into the up link port on the switch. By doing this all connects are properly load balanced and the External DSL router runs independent from any one PC. I have added the switch into the equation as I guess you would like to have a high speed lan (ie 100Mbps) instead of the 10Mbps standard speed for the external routers Jess |
PeebZ (454) | ||
| 88831 | 2002-10-13 19:36:00 | > You'll want an external ADSL Modem/Router. Not an > internal or a USB one. However if you do intend to buy an Internal or USB aDSL Modem, you can still use Crossover Ethernet cable or a Network hub to network the Pcs together and possibly share internet too. |
utopia (2200) | ||
| 88832 | 2002-10-14 05:36:00 | I have checked out a few deals around and found a dsl moden that also contains a router and a switch in the single package, is this a good option compared to buying individual components? | nzwalkabout (299) | ||
| 88833 | 2002-10-14 06:04:00 | I guess if the price is right ($?) and it is an external model and has what you want with good support (if required) then why not. Babe. |
Babe Ruth (416) | ||
| 88834 | 2002-10-14 06:48:00 | >>> All your computers would be fitted with a Network card . . . All the Computers then connect to an Hub / switch . The External DSL router would plug into the up link port on the switch . godfather has mentioned a few times that he doesn't need a firewall due to his DSL setup with something that sounds similar to what you have described above . He has said this: Do give consideration to which connection type you have, and ifc you can afford a router it does give a good level of protection . Without one you need a good firewall as your system is wide open Is the setup described above by PeebZ the same that he has or is it something else again? |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 88835 | 2002-10-14 06:53:00 | I agree with PeebZ. He describes my system perfectly, I have an ADSL external router and a separate hub (switch bought and due to be installed sometime soon). Stay away from internal or USB modems, they compromise your speed and versatility. I run four computers and all have individual internet access even when the other three are off. Way to go Cheers Billy 8-{) :D |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 88836 | 2002-10-14 09:03:00 | This sounds all good, I think I will go with the external DSL modem with router built in . I have found a product with a switch built in as well by D-Link (Dlink DSL504 ADSL External Router/Modem & 4 Port Switch) so I might get that . I am also looking to go wireless as well (AP on the LAN and a card in a laptop), what products are people using with the most success? I am keen to connect on IEEE 802 . 11b |
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