Re: Using a Router?

From: CB (server13_at_earthlink.net)
Date: 10/27/03 

Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 20:09:02 GMT

Thanks Leythos. I appreciate your help. I've printed out what you have
said about it being set up to talk with my router, etc. Hopefully, since
Earthlink will not support it, Linksys will help me through the installation
if need be.
I'll go ahead and order it today.
My ISP (Earthlink) has answered me and has said the following:

We understand your concern regarding the Earthlink router.
Please note that the router will work on the DSL connection, but we do not
provide any technical support.

"Leythos" <void@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1a07408fe32023d5989d91@news-server.columbus.rr.com...
> In article <Vienb.3997$Px2.284@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net>,
> server13@earthlink.net says...
> > I'm presently using a DSL modem that my ISP sent me (VisionNet E200ER),
Zone
> > Alarm Pro, and I'm wondering: If my DSL ISP (Earthlink) will work
correctly
> > with a router being added (I've e-mailed them asking this), would this
one
> > be good enough for my personal use?
> > I have one PC at home and intend to use it only for my connection there.
I
> > understand (pitifully little, I'm afraid) that a router will boost
security
> > for my system. Price and usefulness restrict my choice here.
> [snip]
>
> It's good to see someone asking about this - you are one of the few that
> knows enough to care. I salute you (no joking, this is great).
>
> The router, in most cases, will have to be setup to talk with your ISP's
> account using what is called PPOE - it means that you may have to
> connect to the Linksys, on the setup screen, and enter your login
> information for the ISP. Some DSL connections do not require this, but I
> don't know about yours.
>
> The router is the right step, this will block uninvited quests from even
> reaching your computer. Having ZAP installed is a good secondary
> measure. In reality, just about any router that provides NAT will
> protect you as well as any other common router with NAT, you don't have
> to get the one you listed, but it's a good one.
>
> Don't forget to install a good anti-virus package on your computer too -
> and run Windows Update every evening too.
>
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