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From: Kevin McMurtrie on 20 Jan 2010 22:58
In article <4B5755CA.BCAA2A10(a)earthlink.net>,
"Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell(a)earthlink.net> wrote:

> JD wrote:
> >
> > I have a phone line that enters at one end of a
> > house and has a double plate for the usual 2 phone
> > connections in the room. I want to locate an
> > Internet radio near that plate and to have a DSL
> > connection there for that radio. In the next room,
> > about 16' away from the same radio, I have a
> > computer and I want it to use the DSL also.
> >
> > An RJ45 Ethernet cable (usually about 4' to 5' in
> > length) is needed to connect the DSL modem to the
> > radio or to the computer. Is there a wiring
> > scheme that will work with one modem or are two
> > modems needed?
>
>
> You need a router to network them. Something like the Linksys
> BEFSR41:
> <http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=3906544&productCategoryId=pcmca
> t151600050016&type=product&cmp=++&lid=abn_sku_2_Wired+Networking_SKU_3906544_T
> XT&id=1051384171495>

I would definitely NOT recommend Linksys. Recent models have been
cost-reduced to the point of not working any more. I'm about ready to
put my Netgear out on the sidewalk too because it's so buggy.

Some modems already have built-in routers. If so, just add a simple
WAP. A WAP has very little functionality so there's very little to go
wrong with it.
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From: Peter Bennett on 21 Jan 2010 12:45
On Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:15:17 -0800, JD <JD(a)NoDen.con> wrote:

>Michael A. Terrell wrote:
>> JD wrote:
>>> I have a phone line that enters at one end of a
>>> house and has a double plate for the usual 2 phone
>>> connections in the room. I want to locate an
>>> Internet radio near that plate and to have a DSL
>>> connection there for that radio. In the next room,
>>> about 16' away from the same radio, I have a
>>> computer and I want it to use the DSL also.
>>>
>>> An RJ45 Ethernet cable (usually about 4' to 5' in
>>> length) is needed to connect the DSL modem to the
>>> radio or to the computer. Is there a wiring
>>> scheme that will work with one modem or are two
>>> modems needed?
>>
>>
>> You need a router to network them. Something like the Linksys
>> BEFSR41:
>> <http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=3906544&productCategoryId=pcmcat151600050016&type=product&cmp=++&lid=abn_sku_2_Wired+Networking_SKU_3906544_TXT&id=1051384171495>
>>
>
>Thank you Michael for your help.
>
>The Linksys you mentioned costs $80
>
>I found a much less expensive Dell D-Link wired
>router at:
>http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A0723741&cs=04&c=us&l=en&dgc=BF&cid=7421&lid=197378&acd=10549103-3087823-
>
>EBR-2310 4-Port Ethernet Broadband Router.
>
>Cost is $42+
>
>Problem is the note on the page: Works with
>Windows Vista
>
>"Software and devices that carry the Works with
>Windows Vista logo have been tested for baseline
>compatibility with PC's running." I use Win2000.
>I tried to find more info but they always want
>some kind of tag or code, which I have not.

That is just a comforting note for those who use Vista, since many
things don't work with Vista.

A router should work with computers using any operating system, or
even any mix of operating systems.

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From: Michael A. Terrell on 21 Jan 2010 14:35

JD wrote:
>
> Michael A. Terrell wrote:
> > JD wrote:
> >> I have a phone line that enters at one end of a
> >> house and has a double plate for the usual 2 phone
> >> connections in the room. I want to locate an
> >> Internet radio near that plate and to have a DSL
> >> connection there for that radio. In the next room,
> >> about 16' away from the same radio, I have a
> >> computer and I want it to use the DSL also.
> >>
> >> An RJ45 Ethernet cable (usually about 4' to 5' in
> >> length) is needed to connect the DSL modem to the
> >> radio or to the computer. Is there a wiring
> >> scheme that will work with one modem or are two
> >> modems needed?
> >
> >
> > You need a router to network them. Something like the Linksys
> > BEFSR41:
> > <http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=3906544&productCategoryId=pcmcat151600050016&type=product&cmp=++&lid=abn_sku_2_Wired+Networking_SKU_3906544_TXT&id=1051384171495>
> >
>
> Thank you Michael for your help.
>
> The Linksys you mentioned costs $80


They can be bought for a lot less. i saw one on the local craigslist
for $15 last week. Also, Check the refurbished units at 'Best Buy' and
other outlet stores. Usually under half price.

When I bought the original version of that router it was $179.


> I found a much less expensive Dell D-Link wired
> router at:
> http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A0723741&cs=04&c=us&l=en&dgc=BF&cid=7421&lid=197378&acd=10549103-3087823-
>
> EBR-2310 4-Port Ethernet Broadband Router.
>
> Cost is $42+
>
> Problem is the note on the page: Works with
> Windows Vista
>
> "Software and devices that carry the Works with
> Windows Vista logo have been tested for baseline
> compatibility with PC's running." I use Win2000.
> I tried to find more info but they always want
> some kind of tag or code, which I have not.


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From: Michael A. Terrell on 21 Jan 2010 14:41

Kevin McMurtrie wrote:
>
> I would definitely NOT recommend Linksys. Recent models have been
> cost-reduced to the point of not working any more. I'm about ready to
> put my Netgear out on the sidewalk too because it's so buggy.

I've had my Linksys WRT54G for about five years. It replaced the
single port version of the BEFSR41, the BEFSR11 when I needed wireless,
and that was used for about five years. In case you haven't noticed,
all computer hardware is barely worth taking home these days.

> Some modems already have built-in routers. If so, just add a simple
> WAP. A WAP has very little functionality so there's very little to go
> wrong with it.


The WAP is a wireless router minus the software and extra Ethernet
ports. The only thing less in hardware is the switch and Ethernet
connectors.


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From: Jasen Betts on 22 Jan 2010 04:18
On 2010-01-20, JD <JD(a)NoDen.con> wrote:
>
> I have a phone line that enters at one end of a
> house and has a double plate for the usual 2 phone
> connections in the room. I want to locate an
> Internet radio near that plate and to have a DSL
> connection there for that radio. In the next room,
> about 16' away from the same radio, I have a
> computer and I want it to use the DSL also.

you can have multiple DSL connections but it's not like that it's
multiple virtual channels to a single DSL router. (no use to you)

there are other products that can push ethernet over phone lines
but wi-fi is probably the best solution for you if you don't want to
drill a 5/8" hole in the wall to poke a "RJ45" cable through.
(or a 1/4" hole if you're prepared to replace the plug on one end)

> An RJ45 Ethernet cable (usually about 4' to 5' in
> length)

those cables are available in lengths upto 164' if you shop around.

> is needed to connect the DSL modem to the
> radio or to the computer. Is there a wiring
> scheme that will work with one modem or are two
> modems needed?

get a modem with an internal router and switch
(or get an external router and/or switch)

then you'll have several "RJ45" sockets so you can cable to both the
computer and the radio.

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