The DSL modem has a router in the design. Since you may want to disable the builtin router, it would then be a bridge. Technically a bridge modem would be one without the router function.
No one enforces the labeling or use of these terms.
Bob
what is an ADSL Ethernet Bridge Modem, as oppose to just " ADSL Ethernet Modem ? Thanks
christy

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