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Re: [LUG] Routers and Modems

 

On 14 April 2012 15:46, Martijn Grooten <sweetwatergeek@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 3:40 PM, Neil Winchurst wrote:
>> Anyway, does this mean that I need both a modem and a router? And
>> if so, when I am looking for a new router must I make sure it includes a
>> modem? Up till now I had always assumed that it would.
>
> It'd be hard to find a router that does not include a modem but yes,
> they do exist and yes, you will need both so yes, it is best to make
> sure the router does include a modem.

We have one that does not include a modem but that is because its
designed to plug in to two ADSL connections at once and so you need to
add on two modems to it. So you can have automatic fall over or load
balancing.

Most standard off the shelf consumer ones have the modem portion built
in. The ones like i have tend to be more expensive and less common
anyway.

Robin

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