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Re: [LUG] ASDL/Router



Hi All

Additional question. Can you buy an asdl modem/router that also has
ports to connect a network? I only have four computers.

Thanks

Rich


On Thu, 2003-09-18 at 16:40, Paul Weaver wrote:

> You cant use a 56k modem, you need a special "modem" (It's not really a modem 
> though). IMHO an ADSL router is best for you, just plug it in, connect your 
> current network to it (connect your hub to the router), and change your 
> clients to DHCP. It just works.
> 
> If you just get the "modem", you need to plug it into a computer, set it up, 
> then share your internet connection via that computer. It's cheaper, but much 
> more complicated
> 
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