Smith6612
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united state
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Re: Verizon DSL modems: Help me choose!
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1) Can I buy any third party DSL modem and expect it to work with Verizon, or do I need to buy a model from them or at least endorsed by them to expect things to work?
Yes, any modem will work. If you can, go for a modem that supports ADSL2+. If ADSL2+ is not available, it'll fall to whatever is available.
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2) will all modern DSL modems have web interfaces that you can access over your LAN?
Most modems these days come with some sort of interface. They do still make dumb modems out there though since some people, especially here use them.
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3) what kind of manual configuration do I need to do on my new DSL modem? Do I need to enter stuff like username, password, DNS etc?
As far as configuration, you'd only need to know the VPI/VCI setting for Verizon which is 0/35, and since you're in a PPPoE area I'm sure, you'll need to set the modem up to use PPPoE and have the Verizon username and password on hand to enter in for the PPPoE username and password. As far as DNS and everything, once the PPPoE is connected, the modem will take care of the rest.
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4) instead of manual configuration, is auto configuration possible, as in, simply run a Verizon DSL installation CD? (See below for some more discussion)
Well, many modems I believe do come with CDs themselves to help you set them up, but either way even logging into the modem might load up a Wizard. I know that the Westell modem I have when you reset it has a connection setup that will guide you through everything.
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5) assuming that I need to buy a DSL modem endorsed by Verizon, which such model do you guys like best? One of the tech people mentioned the Westell 7500, which it looks like I can buy used for $25
»newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/sys/9···830.html
Do you guys like this model? A brief web search turns up tons of people complaining about issues with it (of course, there is self selection here: people with success stories do not post, only people with problems).
If you can get your hands on a Westell 6100, it's what I use and what has never failed me or anyone else who I know has DSL, old or new. I have one of the older bulky ones and it works great. A Westell 2200 is a good modem as well, however that's quite dated.
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6) if any modern DSL modem can be used with Verizon, what models do you guys like and why?
I haven't needed to buy any modem so I can't suggest anything. See what other people here say. |
aceOfWands
join:2006-12-08
New York, NY
| Smith6612: thanks much for all of your detailed answers.
I think that I would like to get a Westell 7500, or something like it, simply because I would like to have the router integrated into the modem. It will save space and make life simpler.
I definitely want the router side of the device to support not only wired ethernet, but also fast wireless (e.g. up thru at least 802.11g, altho 802.11n would be nicer...).
Anyone have modem/router combo recommendations? |
