----- Original Message ----- From: "Kim Blair" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "G-List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2004 8:50 AM Subject: Re: DSL help needed
I am looking on Ebay for a modem and router, and one person has an Efficient 5360 modem that comes with four Digital-to-Analog phone converters. What are they for? Is this just fluff added to the package? Thanks you guys. When I grow up, I want to be as smart as you.... but I'm running out of time. :o) Kim On Saturday, October 2, 2004, at 07:37 AM, Tim wrote: > > On Oct 2, 2004, at 8:33 AM, Fabian Fang wrote: > >> On Sat, 2 Oct 2004 07:16:32 -0500, Kim Blair >> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Can I just buy any Router? >>> Would it be hard to add another computer to the list (3 total) and >>> one >>> of the computers using OS9? >> >From my experience there is no software loaded onto any of the computers, the routers run themselves. You get a CD with setup instructions but the instructions are in PDF format and the interface is always HTML, accessible from any browser. Setup is very straightforward and I have used Linksys, SMC as well as Net(something or other). Virtually all the same. You need phone line filters for every phone hooked up to the telco but you don't need one for the DSL modem. Right now, here in Canada, you can buy a wired router for 20 or 30 bucks from just about any retail store. No real need to do the Ebay thing at all. Even if you come upon a router that has one RJ45 input, you can still use a switch to add more computers. Most routers will take up to 253 computers linked up at the same time and you can add switch after switch as your needs change. I have 7 hooked up on mine now, two macs and five pcs. Most DSL companies, at least the ones here in Canada, do not support multiple connections and will only give support for one connection. I haven't run across any providers that disallow multiple connections but you might want to check that out first. The bonus to using a router is that you don't have to use the provider's proprietary software which means you are free of their versions of Explorer which are on the providers CD. Just set up the router with your access codes and you're away, using your own browsers and email apps. Lots of tips but let me or us know if you need some more. BM -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
