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    Router

    Does a router have to be compatible with your internet conection

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    if you have DSL based broadband then you need a DSL router , if you have cable broadband , then you need a cable router
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    yes

    thats the simple answer out of the way. the other answer is: What do you mean?

    You don't have to get one from your ISP, but you do need the right type for cable or ADSL.

    EDIT: What moby said, with an exception. If you have an ethernet ADSL modem, you can use a cable/broadband router as oppoed to one with a built in ADSL modem.

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    so no compatibility. because my mate thought you had to have it compatable ah well thanks for the help

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    mines adsl

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    • Funkstar's system
      • Motherboard:
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    What does he mean by compatible?

    They are all compatible because they all conform to the same networking standards, but they are not specific to any single internet provider.

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    ok thank you thats what i ment. Which my mate thougth

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