Is it possible to connect a cable router to an ADSL router/modem?
Q. My friend has an ADSL internet connection from BT and He decided to share his internet connection with me. Therefore I am looking to get a good router but I am confused about the diffrence between ADSL and DSL Cable routers. Can I use a cable router to share the internet?
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There is no difference between a DSL router and a Cable router. They are both high speed connections and use Category 5 cabling. You may use any router you find.
If you are talking about a modem, then there is a difference. A cable modem will have a jack on it to connect to the cable TV lines. A DSL modem will have a jack on it to connect it to the phone lines.
Here is how it should be set up:
DSL Modem –> High Speed Router –> Computer
or if you have cable:
Cable Modem –> High Speed Router –> Computer
And in answer to your question about ADSL and DSL. ADSL is DSL but not the other way around. Kind of like a square is a rectangle but a rectangle is not a square. You would use a ADSL modem on your phone lines to get high speed internet though. No difference in routers.