[hawkeyi]

Originally Posted by satmaxx

no, you'll need a router; some cable and DSL modems, but not many, include a DHCP service for assigning IP addresses on your home network; also, a router provides many benefits, none more important the security of a hardware firewall;

This is FALSE. You do not need a router. All modems given to you by your ISP have DHCP. It is true that a router gives you a hardware firewall. But you have to take extra steps to open ports. Satmaxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx