Airport Express & Etisalat DSL Connection

Ajith · 21st May 2008, 09:21

Dear All,

I am getting a 256 MBPS Alshamil internet subscription for my home. Details can be foind below:

Al Shamil - Broadband Internet for Home

Now I told Etisalat, I will but the router and modem and they only need to come and install the line for me. I was also planning to buy Airport Express from Apple.

Now my question is, do I need to buy an ADSL Modem or Airport Express has a built in Modem in it ? Can I connect Airport Express directly to my Etisalat line or do I need to invest on something more ?

Thanking you all in advance.

Cheers,

Ajith

fangpyre · 21st May 2008, 10:07

No.
Both Airports don't have modems.
You will need to buy a DSL modem.
I recommend the Linsys ADSL2+Modem.
It comes with 1 ethernet port. (But my Airport Extreme has 4)
It costs around 200 (should be less)

You might want to get 1 with a few more ports
There was a model that had 4 for an extra 50 maybe.

Keep in mind, the Airport is relatively expensive.
The Express + modem will set you back about 700 Dhs.
The main benefit is the USB and AirTunes.
But if you won't use those, you can go for a regular modem with wireless for about 300-400.

Ajith · 21st May 2008, 11:20

Uhmmm.. you are right .. I think I will go for a ADSL Modum + Wire less router from a good manufacturer. Thank you fangpyre

fangpyre · 21st May 2008, 12:37

If you throw in a print server, the equation evens out a little more.
This will allow u to share your printer to all you computers wirelessly.

Airtunes allows u to stream music to your stereo rather than play them from your laptops speakers.

If you use either of these, than the investment is reasonable.

Yousef · 1st June 2008, 13:28

I'm using Belkin N1 modem router on a 4MB DSL connection and its working great! strong signal
i connect multiple pcs, iphone, ps3 and wii... never tried a mac ..yet! but it should work smoothly...

btw, 4MB connection is not as fast as it sounds!! 2MB is fair enough

Rup1000 · 4th June 2008, 09:53

I've got an Etisalat modem and can't get it to hook up to the internet via my Time Capsule. It works if I get Time Capsule to add to my exisiting network, but I want to use time capsule as the main base station not an add on. I think I am missing some settings. Any ideas?

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Ajith Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 20	Airport Express & Etisalat DSL Connection Dear All, I am getting a 256 MBPS Alshamil internet subscription for my home. Details can be foind below: Al Shamil - Broadband Internet for Home Now I told Etisalat, I will but the router and modem and they only need to come and install the line for me. I was also planning to buy Airport Express from Apple. Now my question is, do I need to buy an ADSL Modem or Airport Express has a built in Modem in it ? Can I connect Airport Express directly to my Etisalat line or do I need to invest on something more ? Thanking you all in advance. Cheers, Ajith

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21st May 2008, 10:07	#2 (permalink)
fangpyre Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,417	No. Both Airports don't have modems. You will need to buy a DSL modem. I recommend the Linsys ADSL2+Modem. It comes with 1 ethernet port. (But my Airport Extreme has 4) It costs around 200 (should be less) You might want to get 1 with a few more ports There was a model that had 4 for an extra 50 maybe. Keep in mind, the Airport is relatively expensive. The Express + modem will set you back about 700 Dhs. The main benefit is the USB and AirTunes. But if you won't use those, you can go for a regular modem with wireless for about 300-400.

21st May 2008, 11:20	#3 (permalink)
Ajith Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 20	Uhmmm.. you are right .. I think I will go for a ADSL Modum + Wire less router from a good manufacturer. Thank you fangpyre

21st May 2008, 12:37	#4 (permalink)
fangpyre Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,417	If you throw in a print server, the equation evens out a little more. This will allow u to share your printer to all you computers wirelessly. Airtunes allows u to stream music to your stereo rather than play them from your laptops speakers. If you use either of these, than the investment is reasonable.

1st June 2008, 13:28	#5 (permalink)
Yousef Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 32	I'm using Belkin N1 modem router on a 4MB DSL connection and its working great! strong signal i connect multiple pcs, iphone, ps3 and wii... never tried a mac ..yet! but it should work smoothly... btw, 4MB connection is not as fast as it sounds!! 2MB is fair enough

4th June 2008, 09:53	#6 (permalink)
Rup1000 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	I've got an Etisalat modem and can't get it to hook up to the internet via my Time Capsule. It works if I get Time Capsule to add to my exisiting network, but I want to use time capsule as the main base station not an add on. I think I am missing some settings. Any ideas?