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Standard User rsolo
(newbie) Fri 04-Sep-09 06:53:43
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router configuration


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Hi - I'm switching from ADSL to Fiber. I currently have a single ADSL Wi-Fi enabled Modem Router. The ISP is providing a Fiber Modem with a single port. 1) Will I be still be able to use my ADSL Wi-Fi enabled Modem Router (leaving the ADSL Modem part dysfunctional). I would hate to need to buy a new WIFI enabled router. 2) If I do need to buy a dedicated WiFI enabled router, which one is cheapest & best today?
Standard User deleted
(deleted) Fri 04-Sep-09 08:32:16
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Re: router configuration


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Yes, you should be able to use that router just connect the single port router and to a LAN port.

Ensure you turn off DHCP on the old router though as your new one will likely issue IPs to your internal network.

Matt
Standard User JonRennie
(knowledge is power) Fri 04-Sep-09 08:55:20
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Re: router configuration


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If the supplied box is a modem (as in a cable modem) you will not be able to do this as it will only support one client.

If it has some routing functionality as the other poster has assumed (but I would not assume) then you will be able to do as you wish.

If not, you'll need a cable router (with an ethernet WAN port).

wink Comms is hard wink


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Standard User rsolo
(newbie) Fri 04-Sep-09 12:53:15
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Re: router configuration


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It is an Actiontec (GT704WR) Wireless ADSL Router. Do you think it will work?
Standard User Rockh
(eat-sleep-adslguide) Fri 04-Sep-09 15:11:49
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Yes as it's a cable / DSL router.
I take it you are outside the UK ? As this would appear to be a commonly supplied router in the US.
In the UK an ADSL router has the modem built in rather than being a separate device.

Dave
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