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    WLAN - which router?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by giljeva, Jun 12, 2008.

  1. giljeva

    giljeva Notebook Enthusiast

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    I´m planning a WLAN at home. I have ADSL internet connection and the modem is "Alcatel speed touch home".

    When buying the router: should I select any special brand in relation to the ADSL modem I have?

    I tried to google this withour succes.

    Thankful for any advice.
     
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    sgip2000 Notebook Consultant

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    Shouldn't matter which brand/model router. Do you have an PPPoE connection? If so, you'll need to configure the router for it.
     
    sgip2000, Jun 12, 2008
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    A#1 Notebook Consultant

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    here's a full user manual for your dsl modem/router http://www.grandecom.net/site-file.php?fid=37
    if you get a router gonna have to set the dsl modem/router to bridge mode (this disables dhcp in the modem/router)...or you could by a $25.00 switch and let the modem do the dhcp and port forwarding work...

    Edit: didn't notice wether the dsl modem/router was wired only or also wireless...that will come into play also
     
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