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Need a Router?

Oct 7, 2007 3:11AM PDT

Hello,

I'll be moving from a PC-Dialup to a MacBook-DSL with a single computer setup: is a router necessary?

Thanks --- Tosca

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Iffy.
Oct 7, 2007 3:18AM PDT

The current Version DSL modem offering also has the wifi router builtin. I'd use that.

Bob

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Router cont.
Oct 7, 2007 6:37AM PDT

Hi Bob,

Don't understand what "current Version DSL modem" means (whole DSL thing is new for me)- I received a kit from Earthlink with what I believe is a PPPoE dsl modem, and when I asked them about connecting a router for a single computer they went ballistic - said they wouldn't support it.

Also - I should have noted that I have no need/desire to go wireless - would that make a difference in the need for a router?

Tosca

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I'm blind here.
Oct 7, 2007 8:32AM PDT

I was sharing the current DSL providers supply what you need. If you can't tell the make and model of the dsl modem I can't answer it any better.

Bob

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Model Info
Oct 7, 2007 10:49AM PDT

Sorry - I misunderstood "current": the Earthlink modem provided is ZyXEL, model # P-660R-D1

Tosca

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That model is a router. See the PDF?
Oct 7, 2007 2:15PM PDT
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That Model ...
Oct 7, 2007 3:23PM PDT

Thanks so much, Bob. Am I misinterpreting this or does this model make any other router unnecessary?

Tosca

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Why would you want more than one router?
Oct 8, 2007 12:15AM PDT

I reread your post and couldn't find a reason for a second router.

Maybe you wanted WIFI (did you ask and I missed it?) If so, just set the wifi router as they say for cable and in most cases it will work fine.

Bob

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I Wouldn't ---
Oct 8, 2007 6:31AM PDT

After badgering Earthlink again, come to find out the ZyXEL is not used as a router, just as a DSL internet interface - how they do that I have no idea and really don't care at this point. And no, I don't want wireless - so - I'll go with my NetGear router.

Thanks so much for all your help.

Tosca

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How they do that.
Oct 8, 2007 6:48AM PDT

They put it in BRIDGE MODE.

Bob

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"The Bridge"
Oct 8, 2007 7:02AM PDT

You know, I saw that term being used by EL in a newtorking article - I may even take a look for the hell of it.

Again - thanks Bob for all your help. While this has been frustrating to some extent, I've learned a lot and rather enjoyed it.

Tosca

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The Bridge and The Rabbit Hole.
Oct 8, 2007 7:21AM PDT

In either story you're never sure where you went but if you learned something then it was all worth it.

Bob