winmodem and router

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dan

i just bought a router i was told to buy a broadband
router over a hub even though im on a 56k modem.

i will be using ethernet.but a friend has just told me
that winmodems will not work on a router.is there a way
of finding out whether u have a winmodem or a modem.

will i need an ethernet switch?
 
i just bought a router i was told to buy a broadband
router over a hub even though im on a 56k modem.

i will be using ethernet.but a friend has just told me
that winmodems will not work on a router.is there a way
of finding out whether u have a winmodem or a modem.

will i need an ethernet switch?
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Dan,

You need a PPP (dialup) compatible router, and a regular external (NOT
Winmodem) modem. The router will function as a switch (assuming you
get one with multiple ports).

Make sure your ISP is PPP compatible - my Mom's MSN / Verizon service
wasn't. :(

You have to choose your modem carefully - AFAIK, there is no modem
labeled "not Winmodem". Just don't get a Winmodem.

Choose your router carefully - unless it says PPP compatible, it won't
work for you. I have used the SMC 7004ABR for dialup, it worked well
for me. :) Couldn't make it work for my Mom tho. :(

Cheers,

Chuck
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My ISP and modem are PPP compatible and al

the router says it supports PPPoE is that any use to me on dial up?

also it supports PPTP/DHCP/Static IP for xDSL/Cable internet connections

thanks for any kind of hlep
 
My ISP and modem are PPP compatible and all

the router says it supports PPPoE is that any use to me on dial up??

also it supports PPTP/DHCP/Static IP for xDSL/Cable internet connections.

thanks for any kind of hlep
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Dan,


PPPoE is Point To Point Protocol Over Ethernet. That is a broadband
protocol. It is not the same as classic Point To Point Protocol
(though the name was chosen by the DSL companies because it sounds the
same). The latter is what supports dialup access from your computer
to other computers.

The router has to have a built in modem, or a serial port that
supports a modem, if you are going to use it to dialup.

What is the make and model of your router?

Cheers,

Chuck
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Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
 
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