Setting up a small Office Network with ADSL 1

[blondebier]

I'd like some advice.

I want to setup a small office network(4 or 5 Users) in the UK so that the users can share a broadband internet connection. Which broadband company do I use?

I've seen Tiscali are quite reasonable?
I thought about buying an ADSL router and plug each PC into that. Is this a good idea?

I'm looking for the least hassle to be honest.

Thanks form your comments,
Francis.

 

[JKCOM]

Tha ADSL router method is the best one and will offer no hassele in the setup department. The provider you choose is down to the offer the give you and the price of rental. If you are going to buy an ADSL router you could ask the for a no frills package.

Regards V.Williamson

 

[blondebier]

How would things connect together?

Most companies send you a USB modem for one computer. If I bought an ADSL Router, where would that go?

As I understand it, a standard connection goes something like Phone Socket>>DSL Filter>>USB Modem>>Computer.

Where would the Router fit into this configuration?

Are there any Routers that you would recommend?

What the difference between a router and a modem router?

 

[manarth]

I've heard good things about Pipex (one of the cheapest in the UK for DIY broadband connections).

A standard router setup is:
ISP -- modem -- router -- LAN

However, most modems are - as you say - USB and very few routers plug into a USB modem (there is one I know of!).

A better option for you would be an integrated ADSL modem / router - have a hunt around dabs.com

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[JKCOM]

When you purchase the router make sure that it has the ADSL mode built in (most have). You connect your workstations to the router as if it was a network hub and plug the router into the phone line. Then follow the instructions that came with the router to config your connection. Dlink have a router that would fit your needs it costs about £110 inc VAT. The setup is easy you simply use IE to connect to the router and fill out the setup pages. The workstations should be set to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server in the router

 

[shyam111]

There is a company called Xavi technologies which manufactores ADSL modem/router

i dont know the details but u can search the net and find out

 

[Grenage]

Also try

http://www.seg.co.uk.