From Netgear website:
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System Requirements:
· Broadband (cable, DSL) Internet service and modem with Ethernet connection
· 2.4 GHz wireless adapter or Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer
· Windows® 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Mac® OS, NetWare®, UNIX®, or Linux®
· Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape® 4.7 or higher
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You need to be on Broadband Adsl via your B.T line and you should already have an ADSL modem.
You also need a Wireless card or be wireless enabled in your laptop.

This Netgear router DOES NOT have a modem.

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