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Connecting a router to an ISDN line?

dcGT · 2005-04-22 07:58:15

Hi All, Can a standard router be connected to an ISDN line? Unfortunately, broadband is not available in the area so the only option is ISDN. However, I want to be able to connected a few machines to the internet via this line. I'm just wondering if this is possible? Any help would be great. Thanks, DC.

22-04-2005 7:58am

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dcGT

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Hi All,
Can a standard router be connected to an ISDN line? Unfortunately, broadband is not available in the area so the only option is ISDN. However, I want to be able to connected a few machines to the internet via this line. I'm just wondering if this is possible?

Any help would be great.

Thanks,

DC.

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#2 22-04-2005 9:15am

ressem

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Standard Router, not really.

A serial external ISDN modem that can attach to a router that provides a serial port backup? Presumably your existing equipment doesn't provide this, Netgear have a highend wireless router with this capability, but it's not the best. SMC barricade used to have this and was fairly reliable.

Much better would be a dedicated unit.
You can find a router like the old 3com officeconnect ISDN LAN modem (3c891), though you'll probably find more available models from dlink etc.

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#3 22-04-2005 9:18am

gibo_ie

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yup, you need an isdn router, which i happen to have for sale if your interested see...
Link
Of course i am negotiable on the price...

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#4 22-04-2005 10:06am

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You need an ISDN router or if your router has either usb port or serial port then for backup then get a compliant ISDN modem. I have used an MRI (same as Darytek) ISDN router for 5 years excellent unit, simple setup. If gibo_ie deal doesn't work out see if you can get one of these babies.

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#5 22-04-2005 10:15am

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yup, mine has a 4 port hub built in and two phone sockets

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#6 22-04-2005 10:24am

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Cool. Thanks for the replies lads. I'll see about getting a router. gibo_ie, I'll let you know if I'm getting one.

What do people think about this one? (Last one on the page)

http://www.marxcomputers.ie/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=switch&cart_id=

Thanks,

DC.

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#7 22-04-2005 11:32am

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That's a DSL router which works over ISDN (Annex B DSL). Not what you're looking for.

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