On 6/19/07, James G. Sack (jim) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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.
Agreed. Just trying to figure out what comes with the package and how
it is connected. There seems to be no real information (user's
manual) online to describe the Siemens Speedstream 4100b, which is
what AT&T supplies.
I believe I learned from reading various discussion boards that DSL
connects using pppoe, and that the protocol can be set up either in
the modem or the router. That, I think, explains the rationale behind
putting the modem in "bridge" mode, to let the router handle pppoe.
Still dithering on the question of ditching RoadRunner in favor of DSL.
carl
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