http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23079558 en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:33:53 EDT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:33:53 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23276338 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23276338 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:01:03 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23271417
One way to save some money- use an older router that you have lying around or purchased from a thrift store, etc. Some decent routers have become obsolete now that cable Internet speeds have increased to 20+ Mbps. These routers are still good for 6 Mbps (or lower) ADSL connections. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23271417 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:13:43 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23269944
BTW, there is a pretty complete router embedded in the Speedstreams below the SBC-AT&T neutering software. It can be accessed and used with effort. Pretty much all the generic 5200/4200 router commands are available on the AT&T-versioned 5100/4100s.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23269944 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:15:13 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23269603
In my opinion, a SpeedStream 4100 or 4100 B or a Netopia, combined with a separate router, is a much better choice than an Actiontec. Others are welcome to disagree. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23269603 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:28:11 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23269198
I have been using the Zyxel 660HW DSL modem /wireless router for awhile, and works fine.
Only glitch: my Belkin Skype phone won't work with it, and Belkin is no help. Probably the Zyxel is an older model and doesn't have the software capability.

My local distributor had the Actiontec DSL modem /router on sale, so I got one and tried it. The setup went flawlessly (the DSL line was already in operation).
It is superior to the Speedstream or Motorola modem since it has the router function built in, albeit only one port. This is much better than the AT&T supplied ones, and cheaper. $75 vs $49. The Zyxel is cheaper, but is a little more cranky to setup, BUT it does have Wireless.

Ran the speed tests from DSLREPORTS and AT&T. Got pretty much identical numbers from both modems. Around 650-675 d/l,
300-360 u/l. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23269198 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01:36 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23121972 Speed was 620K. With the Speedstream modem I could get 750K.
620 is better than nothing and paying $75 for the modem AT&T wants to sell you.
I couldn't make it run without encryption enabled but once I set the passwords on both ends, connected ok.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23121972 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:03:19 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23112395
The auto provisioning utility in the Zyxel setup should be all you need to do.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23112395 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:50:47 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23111164
Peak, system, max cell rate need to be set properly?

So far working good as a modem/router on AT&T 768K DSL, haven't set up the wireless yet.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23111164 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:03:00 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23088004 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23088004 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:57:26 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23086394 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23086394 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:03:41 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23086390 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23086390 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:02:49 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23086263 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23086263 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:29:49 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23085719
There is also the Netopia 3347 (basically the 3346 with wireless added). ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23085719 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:03:42 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23080424 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23080424 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:25:59 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23079648 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23079648 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:23:10 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23079558
I see a lot of these on eBay, is there a reason why? Are they junk? Should I buy something else?

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Which-Modem-to-get-to-replace-older-speedstream-23079558 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:03:04 EDT