possible to convert a wireless DSL router to a regular wirelessrouter?

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I've got a 2Wire DSL router that came with our DSL service.

We moved, and now have internet by cable. Cable modem is a regular
wired one.

So, instead of spending $40 or so for a new wireless router, can I
convert my DSL router to a wireless router?

The only input on the DSL router is for the phone line. Can I splice
this phone line cable into an RJ45 cable?

Thanks,

Michael

 

[whit3rd]

I've got a 2Wire DSL router that came with our DSL service.

We moved ... can I
convert my DSL router to a wireless router?

Maybe. The function of a 'DSL router' isn't completely clear,
but if there are WiFi and Ethernet ports, it's just a matter of
telling the router software that the host isn't the DSL line
but rather some IP address on Ethernet. You need to
find out from 2Wire how to administer the router, and
hope that it doesn't have custom firmware that isn't
field-programmable.

I'm assuming that you're speaking loosely when you say 'the
only input is the phone line', if it's a WIRELESS ROUTER, it has
at least RF input. Most have Ethernet. Some have USB or other
ports as well. To a router, ALL its ports are inputs.