Posted by KathyB on Jul 07, 2012; 4:24am
URL: https://www.es-forum.com/Question-on-cable-co-tp4022324p4022359.html

Marc,

Thanks a lot. We might keep the DSL for now. My daughter says it's a reliable connection.

 I looked up the Cisco manual. What is a POTS splitter & do you use it?
Is the POTS for multiple computers?

The NetGear fast switch is showing a need for a router & External Firewall? 

I'm sorry I don't know all you do. Just basics. We're using a 2wire from A T & T now. We  we want to replace it.

Kathy

From: Marc Martin <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [eSens] Re: Question on cable co
To: [hidden email]
Date: Friday, July 6, 2012, 10:10 PM
















 



 


   
     
     
      > What are the names of the modems and or routers that are hard wired only?

> I'm searching Ebay & only see modems w wi-fi so far.



Are you looking for a cable modem or a DSL modem?  They are different.



We have DSL, and have used a Cisco 678 modem for years.  It has no

wireless capability.  I imagine it would work on any DSL system,

but you might need to find a computer geek to set it up.  :-)



$10+ on eBay.  And lots of them.



If you need to split the signal to more than one computer, then

I think an Ethernet "switch" works the best.  Netgear makes a

variety of these that have no wireless capability (we've got

an FS108).



If you've got a used computer / electronics recycling place

nearby, you might be able to find these for $5.  In this

wireless world, they are consider obsolete...



Marc



   
     

   
   






 










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