Most DSL modems have a built-in router, though, and this configuration will prevent you from performing some activities such as online gaming, file sharing and webcam communication over the Internet.

A router is smart enough to continually retry the DSL connection after it goes down. It can also provide some valuable services to your LAN and lighten your server’s workload.

I'm helping a non-profit add computers to their network this week, and I'm running into a problem.The had a DSL connection going into a 8-port router (Netgear FVS318). However, they recently added ...

Dave Miner ANSWER: Make sure that you have DSL filters on all the phones and not on the line to the DSL modem. Also, your router could be constantly rebooting - a common problem with DLink routers.

Netgear today unveiled at CES 2013 the first 802.11ac router in the States that also has a built-in ADSL2+ modem, the Netgear D6200 Wi-Fi DSL Modem Router.

The DSL-AC88U also features four GbE LAN ports (pretty standard on today's Wi-Fi routers), along with USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports (one each) for connecting printers and external storage devices.

The conclusion to this review is that if you want fast stable FTTN NBN the D-link DSL-2888A modem/router is a great value solution, and did wonders for my connection.

The connection-specific DNS suffix is of very little importance unless you are running internal DNS on your friend's home network.<BR><BR>What's important is that you have the proper IP settings ...

How to Stop DSL Piggybacking. If you leave your DSL router in default configuration mode, you invite anyone with a wireless device to piggyback on your Internet connection -- which can prove ...