Anon | Fujitsu RA14 use with router I'm trying to decide if I should use Verizon or not. I'd prefer to use a DSL router to establish my ISP connection. I have several PCs I'd like to make able to use the Internet similarly to how I'm currently using a Netopia R7200 router connected to Fastpoint (they suck). Apparently with Verizon, under any arrangement, I will need to use a Fujitsu RA14 DSL modem not a DSL router.
Question: when using a Fujitsu RA14 DSL modem, will I be able to directly attach that modem to a router and then be able to have each desired PC on my LAN use the Internet independent of each other, or will I have to keep one PC always fired up and connected to that RA14 modem to keep it functional? Can the modem be connected to a hub rather than to a router without a intervening PC involved? I can't find any technical doc on the Internet on the RA14; not on Fujitsu's web site (that site sucks) or with any search engines. If anyone knows a URL to RA14 doc, and/or the answer to these questions, I'd me much appreciative.
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 rtoday
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| I'm just the rookie here, but with the help of the fine folks at DSLReports, my setup went right the first time. Yes, you can use a router behind the Orckit/Fujitsu RA14, assuming the router supports the access protocol needed. You would remove or disable ICS or other internet-sharing software from the cpu's, as the hardware router should perform that function. Just hook the modem to the router's WAN port. The setup works very well. There is excellent info in one of DSLR's help pages at:
http://www.dslreports.com/pictures
Good luck.
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Anon | reply to Anon
Re: Fujitsu RA14 use with router: Orkit doc + more Well I get to answer my own questions, but ask some more while doing so. I've figured out that the Fujitsu RA14 is the Speedstar by Orkit. Hit the "desktop ADSL modesm" URL from http://www.orckit.com/fr_newsa.html?/speedport.html to get info on that modem. The install doc is (today) at http://www.orckit.com/downloads/DSL_Modem.pdf. I've shamelessly copied to below Orkit's comments on "Connecting Multiple PC's to a Single ADSL Modem".
So now for my new questions. Can I place a router serving NAT between a set of LAN PCs and the Orkit Speedstar modem when using Verizon's residential (dynamic IP) service and be able to have each PC on my LAN share that ADSL line? Is this blessed or forbidden by Verizon? I tried asking the Verizon residential sales line this question but just got back a long form of "Huh?". If I execute a Verizon business contract getting one static IP, can I do the same with a NAT serving router? Is that blessed by Verizon? Is there any Verizon web site spelling this all out?
Thanks again
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Connecting Multiple PC's to a Single ADSL Modem
Orckit's ADSL modem can support multiple PC's connected simultaneously using a network hub, router, proxy server, etc. Connecting multiple PC's to your ADSL modem can add additional functionality and flexibility for SOHO and small business applications. However, the type of ADSL connection you have (mainly speed) dictates the configuration of your network and limits the number of PC's that can share the single ADSL line. In addition, your ISP must support or allow you to have multiple simultaneous connections. Please contact your ADSL service provider or Internet service provider if you plan to have more then one PC connected to your ADSL modem. |
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rtoday
join:2000-11-05
California | Read your "Acceptable Use" provisions in your agreement with your ISP. Most seem to allow connecting multiple units behind a router via a single IP when signed up for DSL service, but never hurts to check.
Given that Verizon's site gives explicit pictures detailing how to set up a router to share a single connection, I'd think they're endorsing it. 
Enjoy |
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rtoday
join:2000-11-05
California | reply to Anon
Here are the Verizon/GTE instructions and pictures --
http://www.gte.com/dsl/dslnetworking.html |
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Anon | Damn you're good rtoday! You even read minds. I've just been surfing for this. Thanks. You've been a great help. |
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rtoday
join:2000-11-05
California | One last note ... in Verizon's pictures they show a separate hub. A separate hub wouldn't be necessary if your router has an integral hub or switches. Don't forget security firewall and anti-virus software, too!
Good luck again. |
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rtoday
join:2000-11-05
California | reply to Anon
Oops .. before I get beat up too badly by the DSLR folks ...
If your modem/router has an integral hub (as opposed to a switch), it's not recommended to rely on that hub. Your traffic would be broadcast widely and that's bad. DSLR's page (see setup #4) recommends adding a dedicated switch behind such a router and just have the router be a gateway. Hope that's clear and helpful.
Seeya |
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