Connecting a router to an ISDN line?

dcGT

Hi All,
Can a standard router be connected to an ISDN line? Unfortunately, broadband is not available in the area so the only option is ISDN. However, I want to be able to connected a few machines to the internet via this line. I'm just wondering if this is possible?

Any help would be great.

Thanks,

DC.

ressem

Standard Router, not really.

A serial external ISDN modem that can attach to a router that provides a serial port backup? Presumably your existing equipment doesn't provide this, Netgear have a highend wireless router with this capability, but it's not the best. SMC barricade used to have this and was fairly reliable.

Much better would be a dedicated unit.
You can find a router like the old 3com officeconnect ISDN LAN modem (3c891), though you'll probably find more available models from dlink etc.

gibo_ie

yup, you need an isdn router, which i happen to have for sale if your interested see...
Link
Of course i am negotiable on the price...

C Fodder

You need an ISDN router or if your router has either usb port or serial port then for backup then get a compliant ISDN modem. I have used an MRI (same as Darytek) ISDN router for 5 years excellent unit, simple setup. If gibo_ie deal doesn't work out see if you can get one of these babies.

gibo_ie

yup, mine has a 4 port hub built in and two phone sockets

dcGT

Cool. Thanks for the replies lads. I'll see about getting a router. gibo_ie, I'll let you know if I'm getting one.

What do people think about this one? (Last one on the page)

http://www.marxcomputers.ie/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=switch&cart_id=


Thanks,

DC.

fatherdougalmag

That's a DSL router which works over ISDN (Annex B DSL). Not what you're looking for.