Would having a telephone or cable internet connection affect what kind of wireless router I can use?
Are different wireless routers designed for either telephone and cable connections?
Thanks!
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1. If you're talking about a separate router that connects to a cable or DSL modem, it won't mattter, the router will connect to either.Some cable modems and DSL modems come with built in wireless router capability, so if you're looking at one of these combo router/modems, yes, they're different.
2. A router is designed for Internet and as such is unaffected by other services you have.
Cable TV Internet service, the Telephone and Cable TV and the Internet come in on the same line. They are split out into three separate services with a coax splitter. The Internet side needs a modem and a router for multiple computers. The modem and router can be in one unit and wireless if you desire.
Telephone Internet DSL requires a special telephone connection at the telephone office. The telephone line becomes digital and filters need to be placed on all telephone jacks in your home so the telephone will not interfere with the Internet. You can use the telephone and Internet at the same time. The Internet modem is a DSL modem and can be hooked to a router. The DSL modem and router can be in one unit and wireless..
If you have a separate modem. (DSL or Cable modem) the same router can be used. There is NO special stand alone router each service can use the same router. The MODEMS are different and are specific to the service DSL or Cable TV.
3. Only ones with the modem built in.
Ones you use with your existing modem can work with nearly any broadband provider. Setup gives you the optionds for various types.
