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**RicheemxX** · June 17th, 2009, 05:01 PM

Just to clarify for anyone else that might stumble upon this thread wondering the same things.

A modem and a router are two different things. Modems can have built in routers however routers do not have the same functionality as a modem.

DSL modems are not the same as cable modems. While the might serve the same similar functions DSL modems have a totally different input connection (rj-11 i think) where as cable modems have a standard coax connections.

Broadband routers are typically standardized, meaning aside from various speeds on the lan side (10,100,1000) and various wireless signals (b,g,n) they are universal.

You don't specifically need to get a modem from Comcast themselves, but you do need to get a modem they support. The only good thing about leasing a modem is if there are issues they will replace/repair the modem, otherwise its much better to buy your own. You can probably get one of CL or somewhere dirt cheap.

June 17th, 2009, 05:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
RicheemxX Super Stealthy Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Outside the box Posts: 5,554 Blog Entries: 4	Just to clarify for anyone else that might stumble upon this thread wondering the same things. A modem and a router are two different things. Modems can have built in routers however routers do not have the same functionality as a modem. DSL modems are not the same as cable modems. While the might serve the same similar functions DSL modems have a totally different input connection (rj-11 i think) where as cable modems have a standard coax connections. Broadband routers are typically standardized, meaning aside from various speeds on the lan side (10,100,1000) and various wireless signals (b,g,n) they are universal. You don't specifically need to get a modem from Comcast themselves, but you do need to get a modem they support. The only good thing about leasing a modem is if there are issues they will replace/repair the modem, otherwise its much better to buy your own. You can probably get one of CL or somewhere dirt cheap. __________________ “Every question involves someone having to work for an answer, isn't it about time you did your share” "Non-technical questions sometimes don't have an answer at all." Linus Torvalds Last edited by RicheemxX : June 17th, 2009 at 05:13 PM.