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Barsoom
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join:2002-12-08
Reno, NV
| reply to wasabi077
Re: [Modem] Speedstream 5360 seems to be dropping connection
The very best modem for good line stats and diagnostic capabilities and download throughput when you are uploading is the 4100b. AT&T doesn't issue this modem any longer because Siemens has exited the modem business. Nokia is handling the Speedstream modems now.
You can buy the 4100b still at some Best Buy stores in CA for $70 as an DSL starter kit. Hurry though because they are packing them up and sending them somewhere. Most Best Buy stores around the country now show as out of stock in this modem.
4100b's are available on eBay, but most are listed as 4100 modems.
The basic modem that AT&T is issuing now is the Motorola 2210. It does okay handling DSL connections. It has some diagnostics, but not all that the 4100b has. It even has a couple of stats that the 4100b doesn't have. It basically will be no better than your 5360 on download throughput when you are uploading: »ACK Prioritization: a 4100/4100b vs. 5360 shootout AT&T sells this modem in their online store for $49.
I guess this is an adequate modem. Motorola might know cable modems, but I don't think they are experts at DSL. Some of these 2210 modems have been reported to overheat. |
