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General discussion

router

Feb 29, 2004 1:47AM PST

I would like to get infromation on routers?
1. Do I need DSL?
2. Can they work with Desk tops below Pentium 1?
3. Do they work without the phone line?
$. Can you recommend the routers that fit a Non-dsl below pentium 1 cpu ,?

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Re:router
Feb 29, 2004 2:02AM PST

1. Do I need DSL? Only you can answer that, more bandwidth, faster downloads.
2. Can they work with Desk tops below Pentium 1? They, meaning routers? Yes provided an ethernet card is used.
3. Do they work without the phone line? Yes they work with cable and satellite as well.
$. Can you recommend the routers that fit a Non-dsl below pentium 1 cpu ,? Assuming you want to use this router with a dialup connection, your choices are somewhat limited.http://www.multitech.com/DOCUMENTS/Collateral/data_sheets/487.asp

Best home setup:

Some form of broadband(cable,DSL,satellite), multiported NAT capable router, upgrade your computer.

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I'd have to say that about the best answer I've ever seen, Good Work Michael. NT
Feb 29, 2004 6:50AM PST

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