[plug] [OT] props to Harris Technology

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Craig,
with regard to the following that you wrote...

"It should be like a DSL modem plugged into a hub/switch,
  with all PCs also plugged into the same hub/switch."

Are you saying that this is how it is with a built in switch ?...
  or
this is how you would prefer to set up,bridged or not bridged,
with a seperate modem and a seperate router and switch,
and then if required, a seperate wireless unit?

I just need a little clarification please.
thank you.
Max...

Craig Ringer wrote:

> 
> Be aware that if you were to put a DSL router with wireless 
> functionality in to bridged mode, you'd lose the wireless router 
> functionality. I'm not sure exactly how wireless routers work in bridged 
> mode, but it's probably not going to be how you'd want if you want 
> wireless 'net access.
> 
> A device with a built-in switch probably also won't work quite how you 
> expect when in bridged mode - it will work, and you'll be able to share 
> 'net access between the connected PCs via the gateway PC, but there are 
> IMHO some issues with that layout, as I've mentioned in previous 
> discussion. It should be like a DSL modem plugged into a hub/switch, 
> with all PCs also plugged into the same hub/switch.
> 
> I use a DSL router in bridged mode, plus a separate wireless AP. Then 
> again, I like to lock down wireless connections very solidly.
> 
> A wireless DSL router in PPPoE (non-bridged) mode is likely to do the 
> job quite well enough if you're not too concerned about control over 
> security.
> 
>> I have just discovered that the local exchange is only 100mtrs away,
>> looking good, so now is the time for me to apply for ADSL !
> 
> 
> VHDSL, here we come!
> 
> (I only wish...)
> 
> -- 
> Craig Ringer