"Steve Winograd [MVP]" <bcma***@mvps.org> wrote in message
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> In article <UwmTg.372$sO3.***@newsfe07.lga>, "Bishoff"
> <rwre***@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>We are seriously thinking of switching from Cable Broadband (charter) to
>>Quest DSL. Can I use my existing routers (Linksys / D-Link) or do I have
>>to
>>get their modem/router? I'm thinking that the output from the dsl modem is
>>a
>>standard ethernet cable, right? so that would mean it should work?
>
> I assume that you mean Qwest, the main phone company in several
> western states.
>
> Most DSL modems have an Ethernet output and will work with your
> existing routers. A few DSL modems have only a USB output and won't
> work with your routers.
>
> All the Qwest DSL installations that I've seen in recent years include
> a combination modem/router, such as the Actiontec GT701(wired only) or
> 2Wire 2700 HG (wired and wireless).  You don't need an additional
> router with them, but both of them will work with your existing
> routers.  Just be sure to use a different IP address range on each
> device (e.g. 192.168.0.x on the DSL modem/router and 192.168.1.x on
> the Linksys router).
>
> BTW, I like the Actiontec equipment that Qwest provides very much.
> It's easy to configure and reliable.

>>>We are seriously thinking of switching from Cable Broadband (charter) to
>>>Quest DSL. Can I use my existing routers (Linksys / D-Link) or do I have to
>>>get their modem/router? I'm thinking that the output from the dsl modem is a
>>>standard ethernet cable, right? so that would mean it should work?
>>
>>I assume that you mean Qwest, the main phone company in several
>>western states.
>>
>>Most DSL modems have an Ethernet output and will work with your
>>existing routers. A few DSL modems have only a USB output and won't
>>work with your routers.
>>
>>All the Qwest DSL installations that I've seen in recent years include
>>a combination modem/router, such as the Actiontec GT701(wired only) or
>>2Wire 2700 HG (wired and wireless).  You don't need an additional
>>router with them, but both of them will work with your existing
>>routers.  Just be sure to use a different IP address range on each
>>device (e.g. 192.168.0.x on the DSL modem/router and 192.168.1.x on
>>the Linksys router).
>>
>>BTW, I like the Actiontec equipment that Qwest provides very much.
>>It's easy to configure and reliable.
>
>Thanks! just wanted to know. I have spent hundreds on my families wireless
>network and wanted to not have use their equipment if possible. I just know
>if I ask them they would say "No, you must use our equip" even if I really
>didn't. (their modem/router $99.99 / or $8 rental mo., Wireless usb $45.00
>or $5 rental mo. laptop card $45.00 / $5 mo. you get my drift?)
>
>Thanks again