Usually, but not always. It is possible (in the UK at least) for a provider to determine the account from the line connecting to the service. My parents don't need a password (not sure about username, it has one, but I don't know if it *needs* one) for their BT ADSL account. They connect through a router no problems
> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Anthony Q. Martin > Sent: 14 January 2006 18:14 > To: The Hardware List > Subject: [H] DSL Broadband Connection: Need username and > password for NetAccess? > > With this kind of broadband connection, does one need to give > a username/password to a router to get access to the net? I > know my cable modem doesn't require such, but does DSL? > > Tx. >
