Things are getting better all the time

We got a new router/DSL modem yesterday. Our current DSL modem was in the process of dying a slow, painful death, so Ash and I decided to go looking for a new one. I took a look at the SBC web site, since we use SBC DSL service. I figured I would make sure that anything we bought was compatible. Lo and behold, SBC sells the DSL equipment we would be looking for. I took a look at what they had to offer and then looked around to see if I could get it somewhere else for less. Turns out I couldn’t.
We decided to go with what’s called a gateway router. It includes the DSL modem, ethernet network, a USB port we can hook our printer up to, and wireless 802.11g/b. It is a nice all in one unit that takes up a lot less space.

When I got home yesterday, Morgan immediately brought me the box and said “Open. Box?”

“No, that box goes in the trash. We’re throwing it in the garbage.” Yes, I’m a heartless bastard.

Looks at me for 5 seconds. “Daddy. Open. Box!”

Sigh. “Later. Daddy has to get a drink and have dinner first.”

“Daddy. Open box, please.” Yes, he is extremely persistent.

Sigh. “OK, we’ll open the box now.”

I opened the box and showed Morgan the new router. He was fascinated. Eventually, I started to set it up. I listened to Ash and didn’t bother to replace our current wall unit DSL filter with the one that came with our new router. An hour later, waiting for the DSL modem to connect, I decided to switch out the filter and, what do you know, it worked. I don’t know why I listen to Ash about setting up computer stuff.

Anyway, we’re finally up and running with our new DSL router, I’m connected wirelessly via WEP, and things are getting better all the time.