Use same router.

ceprateek · #1 07-29-2007, 03:28 AM

I am changing my ISP can I use the same router provided by the ISP with other ISP as well or not.

Smash · #2 07-30-2007, 04:57 PM

Yes you should be fine, I've done this on a few occasions.

Search the make and model of the router you plan to use on Google and see if you can find some drivers which aren't produced by the ISP, but by the Routers manufacturer.

Often the ISP's software auto installs there own pieces of code, not a major problem as you can change the dial settings in Windows, but it's nice to not have to do this if you don't need.

ceprateek · #3 07-31-2007, 03:25 AM

Thanks for the information. Actually engineer from ISP was saying that you'll have to buy the router and cannot use the previous one.

attagirl · #4 07-31-2007, 04:21 AM

They are only trying to get you to pay more money, You should have no problem using the previous router as they are interchangeable with service. I would not buy a new one.

ceprateek · #5 07-31-2007, 07:14 AM

OK now i'll ask him to just give the connection and tell him that i'll arrange for the router myself.

JenniP · #6 07-31-2007, 11:41 AM

You may not be able to use the router, if your moving from an ADSL service to Cable or ADSL2+ or the other way round your old router may not be compatible.

On the whole though if moving from ADSL to ADSL you can reuse the modem (I have several times), Cable to Cable will often need a new router as they use the MAC to authenticate against the network.

Jen

ceprateek · #7 08-03-2007, 04:40 AM

I am moving from adsl to adsl and don't know is it adsl 2+. So what should I do to determine his type of network.

JenniP · #8 08-03-2007, 07:50 AM

If its upto 8Meg its likely to be ADSL, faster it is more than likely to ADSL 2+.

Saying that though most reasonably recient ADSL modems will handle ADSL 2+ as well. May be worth asking why you need a new modem, they may be able give you a fairly valid reason.

Jen

peyton999 · #9 08-22-2007, 08:47 AM

yes, you can easily do it as i have done it a number of times and i haven't had any of the problems of any of that sort........

niki · #10 08-22-2007, 05:26 PM

Yes they all want to make the maximum money possible so try using the old one and you can buy a new one anytime and also try your router with some of your friend's connection.