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Answer» Okay, I am completely new at this whole internet thing, I was thinking of getting me uncapped internet from afrihost but in order for me to get it they said I need an adsl line and router, I have no idea what that is ...can someone explain to me what it is and whats the cheapest way to go when getting the adsl line and router? Here is a link to get you started. http://reviews.cnet.com/wireless-network-buying-guide/ If you want more technical data that too is available. The link given above was provided by a google search parameter of "components needed for an adsl service ?" truenorthno offence,but that still raised a bit more questions for me . I need these things explained .sorry Yes i DID expect that it WOULD cause you to have more questions that is why i referenced the fact that the information was derived from a google search (parameter defined). I was anticipating that your interest in the subject would cause you to do some research on your own. To a level that met your PERSONAL requirements.IE highly technical or basic user needs. I was expecting that you did NOT want to be spoon fed--was i wrong to assume that? As well as offering solutions-which i have--we here on the CH forums try to encourage technical knowledge development that does involve some personal commitments by people posing questions. truenorthYeah, I asked for help, I know nothing about this.I did research before and this was my last resort, I just dont get any of these things, sights explain but not what I want to know. I dont plan on being ripped off by a provider. by the way,be less arrogant and more helpfulBye,bye.truenorthQuote from: kyleo on December 15, 2010, 07:35:36 AM Okay, I am completely new at this whole internet thing ... So, you've NEVER searched for information by using a search engine/service such as Google.com, Yahoo.com, Bing.com, etc.? Searching on a phrase such as what is adslwill yield plenty of information on the subject. Anyway, here's a good reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADSL Quote from: kyleo on December 15, 2010, 07:35:36 AM I was thinking of getting me uncapped internet from afrihost but in order for me to get it they said I need an adsl line and router... can someone explain to me ... the cheapest way to go when getting the adsl line and router? Well, afrihost should be able to answer those questions for you. After all, they are the service provider. I presume you live/work WITHIN their geographic area of service. But, afrihost should be able to confirm that for you. I'd call them back and simply ask whether their ADSL service is available in your area. A router is a device which allows using one incoming Internet line to be used by multiple computers. I am talking about small ROUTERS used in home or small business environments. Where only one computer will be used on an ADSL line, a router is usually optional. A modem, on the other hand, is a required device. Here, in Ohio, my ADSL service provider provided the modem I'm using. I bought a router since I have multiple computers using my Internet line. The router is connected to the modem and computers and my network-capable printer are connected to the router. Quote from: kyleo on December 15, 2010, 07:35:36 AM an adsl line This is a phone line into your house, suitable for broadband. Your phone company can tell you if it is suitable. Quote and router This is a box you plug all your computers into, or you can get wireless ones, and then plug the box into your broadband device (a "modem") so they can all share the service. They cost about 50 US dollars upwards; I don't know what that is in Rand. Why don't you just call 011 612 7200 and ask the guys at Afrihost? I'm sure they'd LOVE to help you so they can get your business. THis is the best way to get your questions answered. Quote I dont plan on being ripped off by a provider. by the way,be less arrogant and more helpful I think it's best he sees no other replies for Help...Thanx alot,I did my homework aswell and it will be set up as soon as I get home. Thank you

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Okay, I am completely new at this whole internet thing, I was thinking of getting me uncapped internet from afrihost but in order for me to get it they said I need an adsl line and router, I have no idea what that is ...can someone explain to me what it is and whats the cheapest way to go when getting the adsl line and router? Here is a link to get you started.
http://reviews.cnet.com/wireless-network-buying-guide/
If you want more technical data that too is available. The link given above was provided by a google search parameter of "components needed for an adsl service ?" truenorthno offence,but that still raised a bit more questions for me . I need these things explained .sorry Yes i DID expect that it WOULD cause you to have more questions that is why i referenced the fact that the information was derived from a google search (parameter defined). I was anticipating that your interest in the subject would cause you to do some research on your own. To a level that met your PERSONAL requirements.IE highly technical or basic user needs. I was expecting that you did NOT want to be spoon fed--was i wrong to assume that? As well as offering solutions-which i have--we here on the CH forums try to encourage technical knowledge development that does involve some personal commitments by people posing questions. truenorthYeah, I asked for help, I know nothing about this.I did research before and this was my last resort, I just dont get any of these things, sights explain but not what I want to know. I dont plan on being ripped off by a provider. by the way,be less arrogant and more helpfulBye,bye.truenorthQuote from: kyleo on December 15, 2010, 07:35:36 AM

Okay, I am completely new at this whole internet thing ...

So, you've NEVER searched for information by using a search engine/service such as Google.com, Yahoo.com, Bing.com, etc.? Searching on a phrase such as what is adslwill yield plenty of information on the subject. Anyway, here's a good reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADSL

Quote from: kyleo on December 15, 2010, 07:35:36 AM

I was thinking of getting me uncapped internet from afrihost but in order for me to get it they said I need an adsl line and router... can someone explain to me ... the cheapest way to go when getting the adsl line and router?

Well, afrihost should be able to answer those questions for you. After all, they are the service provider. I presume you live/work WITHIN their geographic area of service. But, afrihost should be able to confirm that for you. I'd call them back and simply ask whether their ADSL service is available in your area.

A router is a device which allows using one incoming Internet line to be used by multiple computers. I am talking about small ROUTERS used in home or small business environments. Where only one computer will be used on an ADSL line, a router is usually optional. A modem, on the other hand, is a required device. Here, in Ohio, my ADSL service provider provided the modem I'm using. I bought a router since I have multiple computers using my Internet line. The router is connected to the modem and computers and my network-capable printer are connected to the router. Quote from: kyleo on December 15, 2010, 07:35:36 AM

an adsl line

This is a phone line into your house, suitable for broadband. Your phone company can tell you if it is suitable.

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and router

This is a box you plug all your computers into, or you can get wireless ones, and then plug the box into your broadband device (a "modem") so they can all share the service. They cost about 50 US dollars upwards; I don't know what that is in Rand.

Why don't you just call 011 612 7200 and ask the guys at Afrihost? I'm sure they'd LOVE to help you so they can get your business. THis is the best way to get your questions answered.

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I dont plan on being ripped off by a provider. by the way,be less arrogant and more helpful

I think it's best he sees no other replies for Help...Thanx alot,I did my homework aswell and it will be set up as soon as I get home. Thank you

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