Jeramie Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 I just got a phone call from my telephone company. I have a network card and a wireless network card for my laptop. My plan was just to buy a wireless router and I could plug it up (direct or wireless). My phone company thinks I need a DSL modem too? Is that right? Do I need a Modem and a router? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Do I need a Modem and a router Yes you do. When i was on DSL i used a DLink DSL modem and if your going to go wireless you will need a wireless roughter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Yep you need a dsl modem and wireless router. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSGB Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Yes, you'll need a modem to translate the analog signal from the phone line into a digital signal that your computer will understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Some of your high end routers like Cisco will allow you to use a DSL module in them and negate the need for a DSL modem, but that would be cost prohibitive for your typical home user. In other words, yes, you'll need two separate devices. The line will plug into one side of the DSL modem, then your router will plug into the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted June 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Thats what I needed! Thanks Gang.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Yep, cheapest route is to go with a dsl modem and a router. modems are really pretty cheap, got ours for free from bellsouth(at&t). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 most phone companies give you a free dsl modem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted June 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Actually our phone company charges $60. They have a monopoly and make money any way they can. Im going to find out the brand and probably buy it myself.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Jeramie, there is some configuration involved if you buy a generic DSL modem. Make sure the phone company will supply you with the info you need and make sure you have the technical know-how to program the modem yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted June 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Actually Im going to call around and find out what brand and model they use. I have a friend that works for the company and he will tell me what I need. I bet I can get it cheaper. Im sure I can program it but they do all of the initial setup. They drop the line and get everything running so all I have to do is supply the hardware. New Question: Do they make a wireless modem that operates like the router? I looked up modems on EBAY and found a lot with external antennas. They hard the hard plug in the back too. That would eliminate my need for a router. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Do they make a wireless modem that operates like the router? Pretty sure there is something like what you are looking for available Jeramie, not sure how much they run though. I know there are router/modem combos, seems like wal mart carries one of them for around $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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