Carl Lowenstein wrote: > On 6/19/07, Gus Wirth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Not sure what they mean here. The DSL modem is supplied by DSL Extreme, >> and there isn't anything to configure, just plug it in. The router part >> is something like my Linksys WRT-54G. It does a normal DHCP on the DSL >> modem side and just does its thing. I'm guessing that the phrase >> "dynamic connections" refers to DHCP. > > Do I read between the lines here that the DSL Extreme modem has a > single output port? > > Searching the fine print on the AT&T web site I see that the $50 DSL > modem that comes as part of their standard deal has a single output > port. For $20 extra you could get one with a 4-port switch built in.
Personally, I would not be concerned about (or pay extra for) a built-in switch, 'cause I surely would want my own firewall between the inet and my LAN. Regards, ..jim -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-newbie
