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switching from dsl to cable

by rmgetter Oct 2, 2004 12:13PM PDT

I previously had a local network using a Netgear hub and a cisco 678 dsl modem (router?). I just moved and want to have a similar wired network, but cannot get dsl and have to get cable broadband. Local company wants to charge to set it up and I do NOT want them messing with my equipment. Can I just get the cable modem from them and add a router to my network so that all my computers can use the internet connection or do I need something else? What kind of router or gateway will I need in addition to the cable modem? Are there any products that combine these functions? Thanks in advance for you help.

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Re: switching from dsl to cable

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Oct 2, 2004 12:21PM PDT

Yes. You can add a router and it will work fine.

So far a cable modem with builtin router is not a mainstream product.

Bob

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