cuztomized2
join:2004-09-22
Canada
| Changed from bell to TSI need modem suggestions
6 year bell customer finally changed to a real company who cares 
I am not sure which modem to buy
I need at least 4 ports and wireless capabilities
any suggestions?
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shopkins
join:2008-05-23
Nepean, ON | Get any modem you want and get a linksys WRT/ ASUS wl500 / any other router. Modems like the ST516 are good.
I am pro-division of labour and I believe in having the modem be a modem and a router be a router... |
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dan991199
join:2007-10-01
St Catharines, ON | reply to cuztomized2
from another perspective i picked up a refurbished 2wire form canada computers about a year ago that is a modem/router/wireless g router in one and it does everything i need it to (which is only servicing my laptop and wife's desktop). |
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JimmyArms
join:2008-01-09
Sault Ste Marie, ON | I've got one of those and another one I got later from Caneris.
It's the 2700 HG-B I believe.
Great modems/routers.
shopkins though if you want mlpp |
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Davesnothere
@teksavvy.com
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said by shopkins  :Get any modem you want and get a linksys WRT/ ASUS wl500 / any other router. Modems like the ST516 are good. I am pro-division of labour and I believe in having the modem be a modem and a router be a router... Hear, Hear !
Too confusing with those silly combo units which outwardly are too easily mistaken for simple modems. (THEN just try to connect !)
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Davesnothere
@teksavvy.com | BTW, I still use an old STH modem and it's a rock solid work horse.
(STH = Speed Touch Home from Alcatel, for any rookies among us) |
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cuztomized2
join:2004-09-22
Canada
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since ive had no problem with the 2wire modem from bell i was thinking of buy the one i have right now (if possible) from bell
after few mins of searching ive realized how hard it is to buy a "working" 2wire 
im not sure about speedtouch cheapest 585 i found was $110
i guess i should call bell ask if i can keep the modem and for what price
i wish canada computers still had refurbished 2wire for $20  |
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Mr_Fix_It
Premium
join:2009-03-01
Barrie, ON
 ·TekSavvy Solutions..
·Acanac
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I have seen 2wire HG-G's for sale for 20 to 40 bucks at the hock shop's. A 10 minute firmware upgrade and you're good as used.
I have used this software on two modems 2701HG-G modems successfully. I won't pay 75 bucks for a used modem for Hell.
Check out your local pawn shops to see what they have.
»www.keyboardninjas.com/smf/index···ic=197.0
Unless you are going the unthrottled way then you need to get a compatible router such as the Linksys WRT 54GL and the fixppp.org firmware for that unit. |
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Mike2009
join:2009-01-13
Norman Wells, NT
·TekSavvy Solutions..
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said by cuztomized2 :since ive had no problem with the 2wire modem from bell i was thinking of buy the one i have right now (if possible) from bell after few mins of searching ive realized how hard it is to buy a "working" 2wire im not sure about speedtouch cheapest 585 i found was $110 i guess i should call bell ask if i can keep the modem and for what price i wish canada computers still had refurbished 2wire for $20 Ebay regularly has 2701s listed and some are brand new. You should check it out. |
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bbbc
join:2001-10-02
San Francisco, CA
4 edits | reply to cuztomized2
TekSavvy Modem & Router suggestions
The TP-LINK TD-8816 ADSL modem (one port wired router) is so cheap at $29, I bought two in case I ever need to implement multiple link (two or more phone lines) MLPPP. The best price with shipping was from CTY Computers. Buy a stand-alone router that supports the Tomato/MLPPP firmware. If you travel through the States or have someone there that can help you, the T-Mobile WRT54G-TM router is an awesome $20 USD clearance router that is compatible with the Tomato/MLPPP and DD-WRT firmwares. Again, you may want to buy two, having one as a backup.
As Mr_Fix_It said, you must use two pieces of equipment, a modem and a router, to avoid Bell's throttling. |
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shopkins
join:2008-05-23
Nepean, ON
·TekSavvy Solutions..
·Bell Sympatico
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Re: Changed from bell to TSI need modem suggestions
said by Davesnothere :Hear, Hear ! Too confusing with those silly combo units which outwardly are too easily mistaken for simple modems. (THEN just try to connect !) My silly combo unit is currently in bridge mode with a proper wireless router an firmware sitting behind it  |
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cuztomized2
join:2004-09-22
Canada
| found TD-8816 for $20
WRT54G2 refurb for $20 which is supported by DD-WRT according to their db
looks like a good deal
ty for everyone's comments  |
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bbbc
join:2001-10-02
San Francisco, CA
3 edits | WRT54G2 will not work with Tomato/MLPPP
cuztomized2 you should buy a router that is compatible with both alternative firmwares. The WRT54G2 will not work with Tomato/MLPPP. Right now, Tomato/MLPPP is the only means to deal with Bell's throttling. Supposedly down the road, DD-WRT will support MLPPP, but it ain't here yet. Also, WRT54G2 doesn't have external replaceable antennas, like the original WRT54G(S).
This faq shows which Linksys, Buffalo, and Asus routers work with Tomato/MLPPP. If you are trying to economize, look for a used Linksys WRT54GS (v1-v4) on craigslist. |
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HiVolt
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Premium
join:2000-12-28
Toronto, ON
clubs: | I don't think DD-WRT will support MLPPP. I think Guspaz said that he talked to the devs and they weren't particularly interested, since MLPPP for DSL is not widely supported by ISP's.
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GOLF LEAFS GOLF! |
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