bixy Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but I don't sem to be able to get a straight [and simple] answer to my question, which is this: what hardware do I need to connect my computer to an ADSL line either with a wired connection or a wifi connection. Sorry if this seems very basic - please excuse my ignorance.Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Usually an ADSL/Wi-Fi modem is all that's required - you can either rent one from your ISP (like Livebox or Freebox) or buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bixy Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Thankyou Cassis. I've also heard something about filters on your phone - is that right? About the modem - how does this connect to your computer - which port?Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 The modem usually plugs into your ethernet connection on your computer - looks like a phone socket. An alternative, but less satisfactory method, is to connect it to a spare USB port. You may get two different leads with the modem allowing you to connect in either of these methods.The other lead from the modem goes to your FT socket. Usually there will be a combined plug/filter on the end of the lead that goes from the modem into the phone socket allowing you to plug a phone in there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSLIV Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 You also need a filter on every other phone socket in the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 If you want my twopence, I would spend a few extra quid and buy a router instead of the modem. You will get a more reliable connection, less to do in way of installation, the ability to plug in more than one computer, many are wireless, less issues with viruses and spam. It also means when you upgrade your pc you can plug the new one straight into the router without having to re-install anything.RegardsSimon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bixy Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 Thanks everybody - I'm a lot clearer - I will print some of this off. I still have one or two questions. So a wireless router would do the same job as a modem - is that right? If I got one would I still ned the filters? What is ethernet? Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnv Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 The router will be a modem as well (make sure that it is) .. the modem will connect to the adsl line, and the router will 'route' it, either wirelessly, or by wire (ethernet cable ) or both. Steer clear of things like the 'livebox' which try to take over your life .. netgear are current favourites. you will need phone filters for each phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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