tschmidt
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Re: [modem/router] New Verizon DSL service with Westell B90-36R5
The B90-36R516 is the same modem I have. As others have pointed out it is rather old and no longer supported, got mine in 2000 and is a modem only.
The modem should work with the new connection. Since your previous ADSL was a reseller they should be using the same ATM settings.
Having said that I would advise against continuing to use the old router. I'm in the process of upgrading my home network and just replaced the B90 modem and Multitech RF500 router with a Netopia 3346N router/modem combo. Something I had not expected was that connect speed improved. I'm on the 1500/384 plan speed test typically reported in high 1300 low 1400's. With the new modem/router consistently hit low 1500 typically 1505. Don't know if the bottleneck was the modem or router but am very happy with the "free" speed boost.
The other reason to use new modem is that ADSL specifications have evolved, there are currently five versions of the ITU ADSL spec. New modems support all five. So that as Verizon rolls out new improved DSLAMs your modem will automatically be able to take advantage of the upgrade.
I'd set the new connection up using the new router then reconfigure it to bridge mode so you can use your wireless router. If you are not comfortable doing that Verizon offers a wireless router. If you order that option it replaces both the modem and your router. Given this is a supported product tech support will be more helpful with problems in the future then if you are using non Verizon equipment.
/Tom
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