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| reply to DavidPauls
Re: Switching to Qwest DSL - firewall & modem questions
Whatever....
If the average person reading the posts in this forum can't derive from the syntax that the little plastic boxes that Qwest "Approves" has a modem and a router built into that little plastic box, then maybe they have no business dealing with DSL technology. If people can't deal contextually with the terminology here, then they are definitely in trouble.
Simply put; You can get a Qwest Approved "Plastic Box" that has a modem and router inside of it; or you can get an unapproved "Plastic Box" that only has a modem in it. In which case you will need a separate "Plastic Box" that has a router in it to authenticate your user name and password via PPPOE and to connect your computer to. Or you can authenticate directly with your computer. In which case you don't need the 2nd "Plastic Box".
Hopefully this isn't to technical for some, and not too condescending to others. Have to make sure we stay politically correct here and not offend anyone. Later... Mike... |
