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by thestudent 1 view

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I recently purchased a Linksys Wireless Switch that comes complete with a "WAN" connection port for DSL input. Unfortunately, the DSL input seems to be for an RJ45 connector and not the RJ14 connector found on the telephone line. Do I need an extra piece of equipment to connect into the WAN port on the switch? If so, any recommendations?

The Wireless Switch is connected into the remainder of my home network and is working well. I love connecting to the home network using the wireless. Currently, I use WinProxy to share the DSL connection; however, I am tired of turning on the WinProxy PC and want the Linksys switch to do the work.

Thank you for any help you can provide, I can use it :)

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by Member 26122104

The Linksys is not a DSL router it's a broadband router that accepts ethernet from your provider. Most DSL providers give you or sell you a DSL modem with your service. Call and ask them if they provide this. If not, ask them what type you should buy. There are true DSL routers out there that bridge between your DSL and ethernet, but you just need a modem at this point. I use an Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5260 provided by SBC and connect that to my Linksys.

Make sure it's ethernet and not USB.

HTH

by thestudent

Dear HTH,

Thank you very much for the advice. I purchased the SpeedStream 5260 and it did have just the plug-ins I needed to connect it to my DSL line and my existing network. They even provided the Ethernet cable to connect it from the modem to the WAN port on my Linksys switch. I plugged it in and I have all green lights on the front.

I am awarding you the full points because you definitely helped me out and your answer was very thorough.

Still, I wondered if I might trouble youfor a bit more info. With my DSL connected through this modem, I cannot connect to the Internet. I set my Linksys switch to use the PPPoE setting and I entered the login name and password of my ISP. Also, I changed my Web browser settings to detect a proxy server (this seemed like the right thing to do). Still, I cannot connect to the Internet. Do I need to have a dial-up connection configured or is it now always on.

Again, I thank you for all the help you have provided. I do not mean to impose on your time. However, if you know a quick tip to resolve this problem I would be very grateful.

Thank you for the help you have already provided. If you want, you can email me at jmcgrory@cbu.edu.

by ebob

You need a DSL "modem". Normally, your provider will supply one when they pull in the DSL. Give their support desk a call.

While you're talking with them, ask them if you should be setting up your router/switch with PPPoE, or with some other protocol.

BTW, some "broadband routers" come with a built-in modem. In such a case, you would (as you tried) just plug the phone line straight in.

by thestudent

Thank you for your help. I did receive another answer first that provided me with additional and specific information I needed.

Thank you for taking your time out to help me. I greatly appreciate your response.

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