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Resolved Question

If I buy a wireless modem would I still need my ISP?

by Sep 16, 2012 4:34AM PDT

Im interested in buying a wireless modem what I wanna know is would I still need my ISP for internet services. Any answers on this question will be appreciated Happy

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Yes.
by Forum moderator Sep 16, 2012 4:45AM PDT

And be sure your wireless modem is compatible with your ISP. Wouldn't it be better to buy a wireless router?

Kees

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Im looking at wireless routers and wireless modems
by SuperDope242 Sep 16, 2012 4:47AM PDT

Which one to get? The router or modem?

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If you already have a modem ...
by Kees_B Forum moderator Sep 16, 2012 4:55AM PDT

you can consider to buy only a router. If you buy a modem be sure you know it is compatible with your ISP. My modem-router-combination came from the ISP with the subscription so I hadn't to do any settings myself. But if you start using a new modem, you'll have to do the settings yourself.

Kees

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(NT) Thanks :) I'll just buy a router
by SuperDope242 Sep 16, 2012 5:02AM PDT
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