On Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:43:26 +0300, Jorge Almeida
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm about to switch from cable to ADSL anytime soon, and I'm trying to
prepare the computer for the big change, given that there will be a time
gap without internet access and that I can't expect any support
whatsoever from the provider's staff. Of course, I can't do any
testing...
I see many advice to buy an external ADSL modem with built in router on
this thread. I agree that it may be a good idea, but nobody (so far) had
mentioned 4 subtile points:
The firewall and router you get with an ADSL modem are essentially free
these days. If you need more then what is in the router, nothing prevents
you from building a box for traffic monitoring and advanced routing later.
An ADSL modem with a router immediately provides you with a home network
ready to be used with another PC or a guest notebook.
Since changes to the PC configuration necessary to connect to an ADSL
modem with a router are minimal, there should be no time gap without the
NET, it should be a period when you have both ADSL and cable.
You must check if your ADSL modem has a splitter. It may be built-in,
coming with the modem, or you may have to buy one (dirt cheap) separately.
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Andrei Gerasimenko
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