Wireless broadband Routers...

Hi All,

I'm trying to locate a 54Mbs Wireless ADSL Router with built-in 10/100
4-Port Switch and ADSL modem - thus providng an always on internet
connection for wired and wireless clients.

I can easily find them without a built-in ADSL modem - bundling sepearate
ADSL modems - but the combined options appear to be out in the next few
months.

On this basis I have a few questions:

1) If I choose the modem and router bundle, can the modem be plugged
straight in to the router without the need of a PC, or does that depend on
the modem itself?

2) Even though it's BT's Business 500 assume it will still be terminated to
RJ11?

3) Which would mean I need an RJ11 to RJ45 converter depending on the
choosen modem/router?

I intend to make a phone call to ADSLresource and/or Broadband Buyer for
their advice, but any impartial advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Colin

On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 21:43:47 +0000 (UTC), "Colster"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>1) If I choose the modem and router bundle, can the modem be plugged
>straight in to the router without the need of a PC, or does that depend on
>the modem itself?

providing the modem has an ethernet output and is expecting connection
to a network what you describe will work. A modem/router with four
ethernet ports would be my choice, then buy a simple wireless access
point to plug into that.

>2) Even though it's BT's Business 500 assume it will still be terminated to
>RJ11?

for services other than "Engineer Install" you install the kit onto
existing BT phone line sockets.

If you are purchasing "Business 500 Plug and Go" from BT Openworld you
will get a USB modem so this is not a good idea. You need to be
clearer which service you are buying from what ISP.

>3) Which would mean I need an RJ11 to RJ45 converter depending on the
>choosen modem/router?

the modem will come with either a BT plug or an RJ11 plus adaptor
(probably incorporated into a microfilter) to plug into the phone
line.

Phil