ADSL router to use simply as router.

[Roland0]

I have a feeling this is not possible.

But is it possible to use an ADSL router with an RJ45 to BT(RJ11-like) to plug into another standard network thus creating a NATed extra(sub?) network?
It works fine with a cable modem I have, you simply plug the WAN socket into a switch and it gets an IP address and you have a whole different network, to play with .

Is the ADSL modem part of the modem/router capable of such things? I have a hunch it isnt, as it's used to an analogue line, etc, but worth a post, to save me the hassle of getting a new one

 

[Roland0]

I mean, plug (with an adapter) the WAN port of an ADSL router into a switch and have it run a separate network, perhaps even setup a WAP. You can do it with cable modem routers (my WRT54GL does it for sure)

I really don't think its possible, as the modem 'wants' an analogue phone line.

 

[Roland0]

As I thought. I think I just needed it confirming...

i have access to loads of ADSL routers, but no cable routers, looks like i will have to shell out!