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Old 02-08-2005, 06:39 PM   #1
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Dsl/adsl

Sorry to post what is probably a silly question, but are DSL and ADSL compatible? I have broadband connected via a Speedcom ADSL USB modem. I have just purchased a Netgear WGR614v2 wireless DSL router and a D-Link DWL-G510 wireless DSL NIC to connect my other PC. Having read another thread, it seems I need an ethernet modem for my router to work. So if i buy a DSL ethernet modem, will my broadband work ok or will I have to buy ADSL router and NIC?
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Old 02-08-2005, 07:34 PM   #2
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The DSL we refer to is actually ADSL (async. DSL, download is much faster than upload), so your broadband will work ok.

There are also QDSL, SDSL and a few more I believe, but I don't think it's available for the home user. Every DSL product you can buy, unless stated otherwise, is for ADSL.

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Old 02-09-2005, 05:40 AM   #3
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Cheers RJ. You.ve put my mind at rest.
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