ADSL modem can't connect to my router?

Kaiju · 29 Jun 2006 at 17:03

I recently signed up with Eclipse, however they sent me an ADSL modem that doesn't have a RJ45 output so i can feed it through my router. Any ideas if i need a different modem or perhaps need some other type of filter?

Cheers.

tolien · 29 Jun 2006 at 17:10

You need either an ADSL router (which has a modem), or an ethernet ADSL modem. USB is useless.

Kaiju · 30 Jun 2006 at 13:13

D'ya think perhaps i could use my ethernet modem that i had with NTL?

Caged · 30 Jun 2006 at 13:15

No, that's for cable.

Kaiju · 30 Jun 2006 at 18:24

Ah, ok thanks. Will call Eclipse and see if they can do an exchange. Thanks.

Curiosityx · 30 Jun 2006 at 19:06

Kaiju said:
Ah, ok thanks. Will call Eclipse and see if they can do an exchange. Thanks.

I doubt they will supply one, ISP's generally only give you what you need to get connected, they may do for the right price though.

Kaiju · 2 Jul 2006 at 14:56

Anyone know where i can simply get a cheap ADSL modem then that will support my ethernet router?

tolien · 2 Jul 2006 at 15:14

No, we're not allowed to point you at competitors.

Caged · 2 Jul 2006 at 15:23

An ethernet modem is likely to cost more or less the same as an ADSL router anyway.

Kaiju · 2 Jul 2006 at 15:36

But i love my KCorp 575 wireless router. What alternatives do i have?

I take i can run a ADSL modem/router through my wireless router?

RobH · 2 Jul 2006 at 18:09

You can just buy a standard Wired ADSL router and hook it up to your other one and it will work fine.

You may need to turn off DHCP on the ADSL router and then tell your other router to use the ADSL router as a gateway. You can leave NAT turned on for both routers though, this will also increase your security.