[fdlkid2]

hi, I just switched from cable to dsl and i read from other internet articles that you cant hook up a router to dsl. so im wondering if its possible and if so how?

[Old Rich]

Unless the modem is one of the models that is also a router ( two wire is for sure) you hook it up just like the cable modem was . . you can call SBC and they will tell you if your modem is also a router.

If so, post back . . you can make some changes to the router to allow it to work with the SBC modem/router

[JohnWill]

As long as the router has Ethernet capability, you can use it with a router. If you have a modem with a NAT layer (mini-router), the easiest way to deal with it is to put the real router into the DMZ of the modem and configure the router normally.

[skinnywhiteboy]

You have to alter your router configuration. Inside the router, cable would typically use "Obtain IP Automatically," whereas a DSL (especially SBC) use PPOE. Once you select PPOE, you will have to enter in your username and password for you DSL connection. That should provide your network with DSL Internet Access through the router. Also, once you do that, you can then remove any DSL software from your computer because you will no longer need it to sign in to your connection. The router will keep you signed in from that point forward.

I hope this makes sense.....

[JohnWill]

If has a modem/router, and I think at the computer end, he's going to be presented with a more generic interface. The PPPoE will be handled before the routing function of the router. OTOH, if it's a plain DSL modem, you are correct.

I guess we'll have to wait for a clarification of what equipment he has.

[fdlkid2]

i figured it out, thanks

[JohnWill]

Mind sharing the solution? We all learn by how problems get solved here.

[fdlkid2]

you just hook it up like cable..

[Squashman]

Originally Posted by fdlkid2

you just hook it up like cable..

Yeah, I just hooked up two of my clients on SBC dsl. The modem was a mini router as well. Setup the username and password on the modem and hooked the router into the ethernet port on the modem. No problems at all.

[JohnWill]

Thanks.