Switching from 645 to 660 modem? in Embarq http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r22590354 en Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:44:49 EDT Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:44:49 EDT Re: Switching from 645 to 660 modem? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22614797 DrD : If I remember correctly, the default condition on the modem is routed, however...if the OP is routed and DHCP, it truly is plug and play.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22614797 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:44:21 EDT Re: Switching from 645 to 660 modem? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22610379 rabeatz : The 660's do not have UPnP enabled by default. Enable it and then the Xbox live issue is fixed. Make sure you check all 3 boxes on the UPnP screen and hit apply.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22610379 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:37:37 EDT Re: Switching from 645 to 660 modem? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22610317 scooper : The easiest swap is if the OP IS bridged - then the modem is almost irrelevant.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22610317 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:28:11 EDT Re: Switching from 645 to 660 modem? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22610288 davidpaj : Is it true that the 660's have issues with services like XBOX LIVE?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22610288 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:23:54 EDT Re: Switching from 645 to 660 modem? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22595188 Elementz : Make sure to use the new ethernet cable some 645s came with a crossover cable and not a standard cat5 cable, as well use the new power cord and your set.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22595188 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:11:34 EDT Re: Switching from 645 to 660 modem? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22592931 antoinefinch : Its almost like plug and play!
just plug in to AC outlet, and off you go with wireless or plug you ethernet cable in and off you go!
fun huh?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22592931 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:18:25 EDT Re: Switching from 645 to 660 modem? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22591102 DrD : You should be able to swap them out without changing anything if:

* You aren't bridging
AND
* You are using DHCP

The 660 handles multiple data streams and faster speeds much better than the 645.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22591102 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:01:12 EDT Switching from 645 to 660 modem? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22590354 davidpaj : How hard is it to do? Can I just plug in and go so to speak? Any advantages or disadvantages?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22590354 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:44:01 EDT