Any broadband router that has an Ethernet port (10BaseT or 100BaseT) as its WAN or Internet port and supports PPPOE authentication will work. This includes the wireless routers that are currently popular. If you purchase a router from CaribServe.NET, it will be a Linksys BEFSR41, which is a wired (not wireless) router with a built-in 4 port Ethernet switch. Other brands that will work include D-Link, NetGear, Belkin, and SMC.
CaribServe.NET Networks requires the use of a router if you are planning on sharing your connection with multiple PCs because we require a single PPPOE authentication from your account. A router is programmed to authenticate and create a single connection to our network while allowing multiple computers to share that connection.
Furthermore, a router will segment your local area network traffic (file sharing between your PCs, printing, etc.) from our network and the Internet, thereby offering you a higher level of security (firewall protection).
CaribServe.NET Networks requires the use of a router if you are planning on sharing your connection with multiple PCs because we require a single PPPOE authentication from your account. A router is programmed to authenticate and create a single connection to our network while allowing multiple computers to share that connection.
Furthermore, a router will segment your local area network traffic (file sharing between your PCs, printing, etc.) from our network and the Internet, thereby offering you a higher level of security (firewall protection).
