I would like to replace the DSL modem provided by my ISP with my own combination DSL Modem / Router / Access Point. Assuming it meets the technical requirements, will I need to obtain assistance from the ISP to make the change or can I just swap the hardware and hope for a connection?
2007-02-22 12:17:13 · 6 answers · asked by Mark R 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
No, but you may need them informed in case of incompatiblilty or Tech Support in the future....
2007-02-22 12:19:44 · answer #1 · answered by Devil Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cant tell you with every dsl provider but at&t you dont need to do anything but head to a best buy and buy a new at&t modem
2007-02-22 12:21:08 · answer #2 · answered by Jon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask your ISP what hardware they recommend. Buying something and hoping it works is not the best of ideas unless you have money to throw away.
2007-02-22 12:21:36 · answer #3 · answered by Your Best Fiend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You just got to know how to plug up the DSL
2007-02-22 12:20:53 · answer #4 · answered by kaasi_ventress 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do! They need to enable it! They cant connect to it because it has a different Mac address! The rest of you need to stop answerin questions you know nothing about!
2007-02-22 12:21:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not to mention they will not support it. You need to enter the VPI/VCI which you will get from your ISP
2007-02-22 15:02:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋