When you use a belkin wireless router, do you no longer need your ISP modem?

Question

I have a belkin router which connects fine, but I am unable to connect to the internet on my pc, as I used to before I got a router. It seems both the modem and the router will only work when plugged into the same place, so they wont work at the same time. I read somewhere that I no longer need to use the modem provided by my ISP..is this correct? And if so, how do I connect to the net on my pc, where do I go? Thanks in advance

I have an ADSL F5D7633. How do I connect to the net on my pc now then?

Answer 1

**Update**
Yes, your model ADSL F5D7633 has a built-in modem so you don't need the ISP modem any more. Just plug your computer into one of the available ports on the router.

If your computer's network connection was configured for DHCP then no further setting changes are required. Make sure your pc is getting an IP address from the router by opening a command prompt and typing the following:

ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew

That should do it! If your ISP was using PPPOE then you may have to configure the router with additional login information.

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Normally, a router sits in between your modem and computers.

Some routers actually have a built-in modem, but those are usually called "Gateways". If you've got one of those (You didn't mention the model number of your Belkin but it sure sounds like it), then yes- you don't need the modem from your ISP any more.

Answer 2

You will still need to use both, the ISP modem changes the signal on your analogue phone line to digital. The router will only allow you to be able to connect more PC's or device, unless the device displays modem router then it is not what you want it to do, so you will have to use both devices.

Answer 3

The local side of any router is almost always faster than the uplink. Wireless N can run at 54 mbps, Standard (wired) Ethernet can be 10/100/1000 mbps. I have little doubt that any wireless router can easily max out your 1mbps connection.

Answer 4

A router is not a modem. A wireless modem can be used as a wireless router. If you have a wan port on your Belkin you have to plug the ethernet cord from your modem into it.

Answer 5

i have a router and dont use a modem..... u said it connects fine but not to the internet???? theres a setting i forgot where now but u need to set it to automaticaly obtain ip addresses...... phone ur isp they will give u all the settings u need and it should conect to the net fine..... you oviously have the computer connected to router so u jus need the router connected to the net................

Answer 6

According to the following page, your router does, in fact, have an in-built modem. You should have been supplied with an RJ11 to RJ11 cable that fits between your router and your telephone socket.

If you didn't receive one, then this is what you need to purchase.

You'll connect the RJ11 cable between your router and your telephone socket, and connect your router to your computer via either Wi-Fi or via an RJ45 (Ethernet) cable.