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Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: SignedAdam on October 13, 2009, 03:34:52 AM

Title: Adsl modem/Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station
Post by: SignedAdam on October 13, 2009, 03:34:52 AM

Hello people of ComputerHope.com/Forum

I need to get a Adsl Modem for a Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station,
As it's a router, can the new Adsl modem be a router two,
I'd like to get a apple Adsl Modem as i have just buy d a AirPort,

As i have be with NetGear i do not mind, but i'd like a apple modem
Here what i have be looking at :
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=222111

If that is not what i need, get back to me people, Thanks

Signed

Title: Re: Adsl modem/Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station
Post by: midsail on October 17, 2009, 08:05:44 AM

Hello
A modem can not be a router. OSI model sets standards for networking. Follow the link below for a simple explanation.
http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/OSI_layers.asp

BTW these r international standards.

Any modem will connect  with the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station,this is your router. All the modem basically does is let the ISP provider give u internet access. The router lets u share the internet signal from the ISP Provider. Hope this helps to understand basic home networking. Write back and let us know. The people at Netgear made it white for marketing purpose only. This device will work with any router.