| Even if bearing technical specs printed on the modems | | | | distributes the connection to a number of computers, |
| and routers packages, they can be easily mistaken | | | | wireless. |
| and buying an Access Point Wireless being convinced | | | | We recommend to be careful when buying ADL |
| it works also as an ADSL modem, is a mistake much | | | | modems and routers because, even if bearing |
| more common that one would think. | | | | technical specs printed on the package, they can be |
| By "ADSL modem" we mean the device which | | | | easily mistaken and buying an Access Point Wireless |
| connects to the internet through a phone line. A | | | | being convinced it works also as an ADSL modem, is |
| modem supplies connection to at least one computer | | | | a mistake much more common that one would think. |
| via net or USB wire. The router is a device which | | | | Phoning with internet (VoIP) |
| simultaneously "distributes" the connection to a certain | | | | Besides ADSL connection, many providers supply the |
| number of computers. | | | | opportunity to phone via internet (VoIP). If you intend to |
| This delivery can also be made wireless: in this case | | | | use this service, there are 3 possible ways: Using a |
| the router is generally called "Access Point Wireless". | | | | preset router (VoIP router) connected to a normal |
| Please note that, being its task not to execute the | | | | telephone device. Using a "VoIP" telephone (very |
| connection, but to distribute it, a router commonly | | | | expensive) connected to a simple router through a |
| needs a modem to get the internet connection. ADSL | | | | network cable. Using an adapter, which connects a |
| modems with integrated router are available and | | | | standard telephone device to a standard router (VoIP |
| widespread. | | | | adapter). |
| Those have a number of net connectors (called HUB) | | | | Choosing with no hesitation |
| in the back through which the modem can be | | | | Eventually, when purchasing an ADSL modem for |
| connected to X computers (only with network cables, | | | | domestic or SOHO (small offices) use, we highly |
| not USB ones). | | | | recommend a modem with integrated Access Point |
| What we find in a store | | | | and a 4 or more ports hub which will allow wireless |
| Be careful: in stores are available different kinds of | | | | navigation and give the possibility to share the |
| devices only apparently similar (to non-experts). | | | | connection through network cables. In addition, with a |
| - Modem ADSL Used to access the internet, it | | | | hub it's possible to use VoIP adapters, should you want |
| connects to a computer through a network cable or | | | | to utilize VoIP internet phone service. |
| an USB wire. | | | | As regards the ADSL connection, the provider might |
| - Modem ADSL with HUB (integrated router) Used to | | | | offer a choice between Ethernet router and USB |
| access the internet, it can distribute the connection to a | | | | connection. OK, always choose Ethernet connection |
| number of computers through network cables. | | | | cause an USB modem cannot be connected to a |
| - Access point Wireless Used to distribute a | | | | router and a great number of services, today as |
| connection coming from an existing modem to a | | | | yesterday, require a router to function. |
| number of computers, wireless. | | | | Check for further information about how to choose |
| - Modem ADSL with integrated Access Point Wireless | | | | modems and routers. |
| Connects to the internet and at the same time | | | | |