Help with my dsl setup please

[frankierx]

I have 3 systems in mind. 2 systems in the basement and 1 system in the den. I want the 2 system in the basement to have a wired connection to the dsl modem for faster broadband for gaming, while also having a wireless router for the 802.11g ethernet equiped system in the den for surfing and emailing. What equipment do I need? I was already thinking about newegg's "D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G series High-Speed 108Mbps 2.4GHz 4-Port Wireless Router, Model DI-624" and "D-Link AirPlusXtremeG 108Mbps Wireless PCI Ethernet Adapter, Model DWL-G520". What else do I need? Do I need a dsl modem for the wired connection with the 2 gaming systems in the basement? I can't find dsl modems in newegg. I must be looking in the wrong section. Help please, thank you.

 

[Zelmo3]

Didn't you get a DSL modem from your ISP? If so, you don't need another. Just get a wireless router w/wired switch.
You really won't have any use for 108Mbps wireless unless you're transferring really big files within your network. Even 802.11b is plenty fast enough to keep up with DSL. And unless you have a Super-G adapter from the same company that makes the router, you can't get 108Mbps anyway (it will drop back to 54).

 

[frankierx]

Okay. A few things here. Can I get my own dsl modem instead of having one supplied by the dsl company? Secondly, what equipment at newegg do you recommend, can you give me some model names or examples?

thank you.

 

[Zelmo3]

You'll have to do some shopping for the modem. I've never looked for one, so I don't know what's out there. Check the FS/FT forum first, you might find a really good deal.
If you already have a 108Mb wireless adapter in the den, get a router of the same brand that supports 108Mbps.
If you don't have the adapter yet, just get whatever fits your budget. The only time you need the same brand adapter and router is if you're doing 108Mbps. Other than that, any 802.11b or g products are supposed to work together. I've been using a Linksys router and USB adapter for a few months, and the only trouble I've had is the usual stuff that happens when Windows XP tries to manage a wireless adapter.

 

[frankierx]

Okay, now with the :

LINKSYS Wireless G 54Mbps Broadband Router, Model WRT54G
Ports: One 10/100Mbps RJ-45 WAN Port, Four 10/100Mbps RJ-45 LAN Ports

Now if one system will be connected via wire connection to this router , and the other 2 systems via 802.11g ethernet adapter, how does that one WAN port come into play with 2 systems on wireless?

Thank you.

 

[Zelmo3]

The WAN port is where you'll plug in your DSL modem. You get your internet signal from the ISP through the phone line into your modem, then from there into the WAN port on the router, and finally from the router to all your computers using either wireless or cat5 ports.

 

[JackMDS]

May be this can Help.

Link to: Diagram of Broadband Connection with Cable/DSL Router.

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