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["David Moberg" <davidjmoberg AT lycos.com>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Constant Brouerius van Nidek" <constant AT indo.net.id>
 
> I thought that in order to connect an ethernet card to the digital line you
> need something like a router. Is that right?

Yes.

> As far as I know my ethernet card there are two connectors, one for a 
> shielded
> cable and one for a flat stecker for a more elaborate flat cable.
> Is there some box between these connectors and the ADSL connection?

Yes. It's called a "DSL modem" by the phone company. They'll either give,
rent, or sell you one. It accepts a phone line input, and an Ethernet or
USB connection to your PC. Go for Ethernet if you want to use it with BL.

David
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