ADSL routers

dr_funkenstein

Hey, another quick Q.

Instead of getting the ethernet-modem that netsource are offering, could I use the D-Link 504 ? its a combined ADSL modem and 4 port router .

http://www.adslguide.org.uk/hardware/reviews/2001/q4/dlink_dsl504.asp

All you do is hook up a regular ph jack into the ADSL RJ-11 socket ? (after getting the router to work with one of your computers first that is)

So, when netsource say their hardware is all pre-configured, theres not really much to configure at all ? And all they do is, in a ways, activate your phone line at the exchange for radsl ?

Tell me if i'm wrong here will yis

thx

DSLinAbsentia

As long as it supports PPPoE you're cool. You'll need to get the VPC/VCI numbers for their service and some other information like IP, Netmask, Default route, DNS etc... They should be able to provide you with these.

disco_rob_funk

I was going to go for the 504, but got the Zoom 5560 x3 for EUR100, which is similar (Modem/Router/Gateway), but with only one port; combined with an 8-port 10/100 switch for EUR50 from ItDirect. It ended up cheaper, less wiring around the house and the switch is good to have for LAN parties etc. Might want to check 'em out

ozt9vdujny3srf

http://www.netsource.ie/html/support.html
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Details of the Via Service

DSL

VPI: 8
VCI: 35
Protocol: PPPoE
Encapsulation: LLC- Based