adsl modem
adsl modem
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modems only provide the wan link from your isp. you need a router in place for a lan.
dsl modem -> router -> nodes
and, depending on how many boxes you have...you may need a switch in there somewhere.
routers provide basic infrastructure requirements. dhcp server, firewall, nat, dmz, etc.
soho routers, like dlink usually have switches/hubs built into them...like a 4-port cable/dsl router.
4 lan ports, 1 wan port and sometimes wireless.
pretty easy to set up. they all have embedded webservers and web based gui config panels.