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Using router with broadband (newbie Question)

posted by addy babes on Sunday, 20th March 2005, 09:09

Competent

Hi Guys,

I have broadband at the moment and am quite happy with it. My question is, if i were to get a router, does this keep me logged in all the time, and when i start my pc i don't have to log in, just start ie and away i go. Or am i a muppet and it doesn't work like this at all. Sorry if this is a really basic question and i should know but i'm a bit thick.

Many thanks

Adam

RE: Using router with broadband (newbie Question)

posted by duder on Sunday, 20th March 2005, 09:10

Elite

Yep you are exactly right (not the muppet part though!!!!) - you will be online as soon as you switch your PC on.

This item was edited on Sunday, 20th March 2005, 09:12

RE: Using router with broadband (newbie Question)

posted by addy babes on Sunday, 20th March 2005, 09:17

Competent

Thanks for the advise. I'm not exactly flush, so would this http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=6168518496&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=48448 do the trick?

Thanks again

Adam

RE: Using router with broadband (newbie Question)

posted by ste_p0270 on Sunday, 20th March 2005, 09:53

Elite Donator

Hi

you don't mention who provides your b/b service..is it an ADSL provider off a BT
line or is it from a Cable provider like Telewest(Blueyonder) or NTL?

if you're using ADSL, then yes, the device will work, although you will be replacing
modem with this combined unit.....plus, it seriously limits your network possibilities
because it only has one port from what i can see.
if you have no intention of creating a home network then it will do fine.

Ste.

........is that gasoline i smell?

RE: Using router with broadband (newbie Question)

posted by Rassilon on Sunday, 20th March 2005, 09:59

Elite

This would be cheaper at e-buyer & give you the increased flexibility.

My personal choice is this one at Scan.

I quite like the Helpdesk people in a benevolent (as opposed to malevolent) way as they do some valuable work in preventing us being inundated by every halfwit who can work a phone.

This item was edited on Sunday, 20th March 2005, 10:04

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