Hi allOK so the Mrs and rugrats are wearing me down on the old why-can't-we-get-broadband frontagain.So the question is what do I need?Currently I have a wired network and netgear switch, this switch beinglocated in the loft.Also I have a telephone line from the master box in the hall to adistribution junction box in the loft from which all telephones are fed.My intention was to get one of the face plates for the phone master boxwhich gives both phone and original A & B connection points on the rear. (Dothose face plates include a filter for the phone connections so I don't needmicrofilters?)So, using my link cable to the loft, I connect the filtered phone terminalsto my existing junction box and have the two unfiltered A & B feedsavailable also.The key question is: what do I connect to the unfiltered connections?What I would like to achieve is:Wired network access to broadband internet connection.Provision of future wireless access service.Facility to VPN into work network via Checkpoint client.Sensible-to-good level of security on wireless bit.My problem (at least the one pertinent to this question) is that I am not clear on the difference between a modem and router, what security these provide in terms of firewalling etc.Any informed advice gratefully receivedThe location is Hull, so I believe the provider choice is limited to Kingston Comms!TIAPhil

On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:33:04 -0000 someone who may be "TheScullster" wrote this:-Yes, provided you wire them up properly.One cable, four pair? This can be used with three pairs for thenormal extension wiring and one pair for the unfiltered signal.However, to get the best speeds disconnect the ringing signal fromthis cable, you can then use two pairs. Re-generate the ringing inthe loft.1) Connect an ADSL router (which will have a built in modem) withradio network to your ADSL socket. Programme it via a localcomputer.2) When that is done and the security settings are as you want them,connect the router to the switch via a network cable.3) Do any configuration you need to the computers on the network,usually changing the network settings from dial up.4) Unplug any modems.The VPN tunnel can either originate from your computer, or from therouter (in which case all computers can use it). The first optionmeans any old router can be used, the second option means a moreexpensive router for...

Home Network - What do I need?

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The Natural Philosopher 19 years ago

Very rare with a ceramic disc, which is all you need for RF.

I don't know exactly what frequency they use, but it may be that simply winding a piece of insulated wire round both cables, or laying them alongside each other would provide a decent RF path.

Probably not.

It bears further investigation though.

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johnty 19 years ago

Thanks for that, Mike

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