Okay, I'm assumung its impossible, as I've read that they use different protocols, but I figured I'd ask anyway... is there any sort of adapter out there which would allow me to use my dsl modem/router on a cable connection? I've searched coax to phone jack/line adapter and have found nothing and I was just wondering if such a product even existed. Anyway, am I asking the impossible? It won't kill me to just get a cable modem, but I was kind of hoping there would be a workaround for what I already have. Thanks for any answers, hope this question doesn't sound totally absurd!

Get a cable MODEM, it is just not going to work. Stuart

You didn't have to capitalize modem. No reason to be all weird about an innocent question... Anyway, that's what I figured. Can't blame me for wondering though. Btw, what I was referring to is a combo modem/router... I do know the difference.

You didn't have to capitalize modem You do becasueit is a hybrid word. MODulator DEModulator. ... and whats weird about agreeing with you. It;s not going to work, you need a cable MODEM. Nothing,much else you can say. Btw, what I was referring to is a combo modem/router... I do know the difference. I'm glad about that, although what difference it makes to the question I have no idea. As soon as you mention MODEM, whether it a a stand alone unit or a combination unit you have to get the one designed for the job. If you even the slightest idea of how a MODEM works and what it does you would have no need to ask the question. Stuart