Replace standard modem with wireless

[forumfan_920]

can you replace the standard wired modem provided by your ISP with a wireless/wifi modem yourself?

 

[steimy]

You would first need to check with your ISP to see which models are compatible with their service.
Or just simply buy a wireless router.

 

[Emerald]

Personally I prefer a separate modem and router since a lot of modems are ISP specific. Also most ADSL Routers only have G-wireless capability.

can you replace the standard wired modem provided by your ISP with a wireless/wifi modem yourself?

Yes, but not without the help of the ISP via phone support since you have to configure it with the account info to authenticate to their network.

before you buy any hardware confirm with your ISP that the hardware you like to buy is compatible with their system

 

[forumfan_920]

Thanks for the answers guys. Cleared up the first part of my inquiry, the rest of my questionnaire will probably only be best answered by my ISP themselves.

Again thanks for the help.

 

[forumfan_920]

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