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Re: DSL Modem Recommendation Does the Cisco support dynamic IP?
Are there features that the Cisco doesn't support that the Intel Pro/DSL 2100 (internal) modem supports?
Would I be able to hook it up to a hub and have it work with my network? Or do I need a router?
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| Does the Cisco support dynamic IP?
In what manner? As a DHCP client or a DHCP server? It works as both. All modern DSL modems do (typically as a DHCP client on the WAN interface and a DHCP server on the LAN interface).
Are there features that the Cisco doesn't support that the Intel Pro/DSL 2100 (internal) modem supports?
Yes, basically the 2100 has the ability to bring the public IP to your inside equipment (and consequently the ability to access the Internet without a NAT router in the way). With the 2100 the public IP is assigned to the computer hosting the 2100. With the Cisco, the public IP is consumed by the Cisco itself and all access to the Internet will be through the Cisco's NAT router. Some applications do now work well across a NAT router.
Would I be able to hook it up to a hub and have it work with my network? Or do I need a router?
The Cisco 678 functions as a router. You can hook it to a hub and have multi-computer access to your Internet connection. All modern DSL modems provide this capability: it's part of the standard feature set.
If you are willing to spend what it takes to get a Cisco these days, I would encourage you to check out one of the currently produced modems that support useful features beyond what was available in the Cisco's time. |
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| If you insist on getting the 678, you might want to check out getting the 677 instead. They are same modem with the exception that the 678 will do both CAP and DMT. The 677 is DMT only. Since the new Qwest 1.5 service is DMT, the 677 will function just like the 678. And they go for less on ebay. |
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Denver, CO | said by bigjoesmith:
If you insist on getting the 678, you might want to check out getting the 677 instead. They are same modem with the exception that the 678 will do both CAP and DMT. The 677 is DMT only. Since the new Qwest 1.5 service is DMT, the 677 will function just like the 678. And they go for less on ebay.
I have seen a few posts that say that the 677 will not achieve full 1024 upload speed, whereas the 678 will. Just another point to consider. |
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| I have seen a few posts that say that the 677 will not achieve full 1024 upload speed, whereas the 678 will. Just another point to consider. Does anybody else have anything to say on this? I wouldn't like to achieve less speeds than I should, after all... I am trying to upgrade to a higher speed right now. |
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| said by Spetsnazgg:
Does anybody else have anything to say on this? I wouldn't like to achieve less speeds than I should, after all... I am trying to upgrade to a higher speed right now.
Also, since Qwest does not support the 677, firmware for it may be harder to find than the 678. This may be moot since both are end-of-life but you can never rule out the possibility of a release to address a major bug. |
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