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RE: ADSL
--- Dean Smith <ukha@xxxxxxx> wrote: > Simon
>
> The ADSL Modem is simply the part that decodes the
> "DSL" part
>
> Something like the Vigor 2600 has the Modem built
> in. Some "Broadband
> routers" dont - because for example Cable Broadband
> is often presented as
> Ethernet. The difference between a "router" and
> "firewall" should be clear
> cut. A router has little security for controlling
> what goes in and out - A
> firewall adds this on top. Unfortunately various
> marketing departments have
> a tendancy to blur the distinctions.
>
> So yes :- PC running IPCop + USB DSL Modem = DSL
> Router/Firewall e.g. Vigor
> 2600
Aha, light bulb goes on! X10 of course
Many thanks, equation hopefully will be slightly
modified to
IPCop + Ethernet ADSL Modem
Regards
Simon Kennedy
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