Re: Can I use a Router instead of a USB modem?

"Andy Hart" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> FreeUK will supply a USB modem and filter but I'd rather use a router
as
> I wish to connect two networked machines, I've spoken to the customer
> support at FreeUK and they said I could use a router instead of the
> modem but they don't supply them and can't (or won't) give me any
> information on which model to get or what specs are required.
>
> 1) Can anyone comment on the quality of the FreeUK service or
> suggest a better supplier.
>
> 2) What equipment do I need to set this up
>
> 3) Which router do I get

Have a look at the forums for http://www.adslguide.org.uk/ for answers
and advice to all the above..

Basically speaking, you will need a router/adsl modem that supports
PPPoA as thats the standard BT Wholesale use in their network.

Regards
Sunil




Sunil Sood

In message <bgrun2$rrkb2$(E-Mail Removed)>, Sunil Sood
<(E-Mail Removed)> writes
>
>"Andy Hart" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>news:NIdxs0BNIXM$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> FreeUK will supply a USB modem and filter but I'd rather use a router
>as
>> I wish to connect two networked machines, I've spoken to the customer
>> support at FreeUK and they said I could use a router instead of the
>> modem but they don't supply them and can't (or won't) give me any
>> information on which model to get or what specs are required.
>>
>> 1) Can anyone comment on the quality of the FreeUK service or
>> suggest a better supplier.
>>
>> 2) What equipment do I need to set this up
>>
>> 3) Which router do I get
>
>Have a look at the forums for http://www.adslguide.org.uk/ for answers
>and advice to all the above..

Good site, thanks

>Basically speaking, you will need a router/adsl modem that supports
>PPPoA as thats the standard BT Wholesale use in their network.

I hadn't realised I needed a "router/modem" instead of a plain router.

Regards
--
Andy Hart

"Andy Hart" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> >Basically speaking, you will need a router/adsl modem that supports
> >PPPoA as thats the standard BT Wholesale use in their network.
>
> I hadn't realised I needed a "router/modem" instead of a plain router.

yes, "plain" routers are fine for cable modem users - but you need one
with a built in "ADSL modem"..

Regards
Sunil