are routers sufficient to connect to the Internet?

Discussion in 'Internet, Connectivity and Communications' started by kobem, Jan 27, 2011.

  1. kobem

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    I made a hard research about it. However, I truly couldn't get a clear result. I really do wanna learn whether routers are different than modems while accessing the Internet. In houses, there are devices produced DSL modem/router to feature as both of them. But in enterprises, SOHOs , is the situation different ?


    In enterprises, are routers sufficient while accessing the Internet for employees inside the enterprise?(especially
    doing VPN between sites)

    which type of routers act also like a modem if Internet is the case?
     
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  2. gosh1976

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    did you really research it that hard? You can read all about modems here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modem

    The dsl or cable routers that one gets from an ISP are really multi-layer multi-function devices. You could also stick a DSL WIC in a cisco router - you can read about that here: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/col...0aecd8028aa5a_ps5853_Products_Data_Sheet.html

    Surely you learned a little bit about WAN technologies/the internet - frame relay/T1/vpn in your studies for the CCNA.
     
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  4. kobem

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    i know that modems are used mainly for telephone lines. But routers?

    so what is the answer for enterprises? routers built-IN WICs?
     
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  5. AlexHalliday

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    Main part of that page that applies: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modem#Broadband

    .. I just wrote a line and thought.. "seriously?", anyway...

    If an enterprise is using an analog connection to connect their LAN to the "internet" (and yes ADSL is a form of analog, just highly complex) then a modem would be needed - also of course the modem provides the authentication with the ISP on the other end.

    And for Fiber Optic connections, Google's service sums it up very well: http://www.google.com/tisp/install.html
     
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  8. danielno8

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    More likely though, is you will connect your router to their router using ethernet. Their router will have a circuit coming into your building, but this can be presented many different ways.
     
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    For a second, I thought it said : Certifications: CCNA in his profile box ...

    Hang on, it does!! :eek:
     
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    On a related note, Perhaps someone can advise me how Magnets work?
     
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    I fancy a cup of coffee.

    Do I require a kettle?




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    Uuuhhh, guys, we all know kobem but it does no-one any good if everyone just gives smart@rse replies instead of just passing it over.
     
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  14. Fergal1982

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    To be fair mate, we've tried giving constructive advice, we've even tried being blatantly direct. Neither worked....
     
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    I've said it before and I'll say it again, you don't HAVE to reply to peoples posts.

    ^^ What he said ^^
     
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  16. danielno8

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    Why even bother replying then?

    Why do people even choose to enter threads when they see they are created by him?
     
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    Just put him/her on your ignore list :)
     
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    I always find it funny when people wade in to decry posting in threads when there is no point. Especially since I see the very same people doing similar things elsewhere... Funny that.
     
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    I tried that in the past. Unfortunately it doesnt do the one thing I would want it to do - remove threads started by them from the new posts listing. Its a shame really, otherwise it would be a brilliant feature. I've used it once or twice though, even without that.
     
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  20. danielno8

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    All i'm saying, is if his posts annoy you, why enter the thread in the first place? I don't get it.
     
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