| Recommendation for DSL Modem Without a Router Will be switching to CL DSL soon. Does anybody make a DSL Modem without a router? If so, any recommendations? I already have an Xtreme Duo 855 and having a second route just complicates things I think.
Thx,
P. |
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 billaustinthey call me Mr. BillPremium,MVM
join:2001-10-13
North Las Vegas, NV
kudos:2 | I think Motorola has one. Most of the DSL modems have a bridge mode, which disables the internal router functions. They include router functions in the modems to make it easier for the average user to get on-line. |
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 wayjacPremium,MVM
join:2001-12-22
Indy
kudos:1 | reply to pertman
said by pertman:I already have an Xtreme Duo 855 and having a second route just complicates things I think The router can be disabled
said by pertman:Does anybody make a DSL Modem without a router? You can find bridge modems on ebay
tp-link 8616 |
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Mr Matt
join:2008-01-29
Eustis, FL
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Check out the Model 5715 Zoom Bridge Modem here:
»www.zoomtel.com/products/5715.html
It might meet your needs. By the way some combination modem routers are less expensive. Check out the TP-Link and Actiontech family of modems.
Check out the Actiontec GT701 it is on the CenturyLink approved modem list that I have attached to this post. It is readily available at Amazon.com, Buy.com, Walmart and Newegg. |
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| I just bridged the 660 that Sprint/Embarq/Centurylink provided me when I started. |
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 moochNo Booing Allowed
join:2001-11-11
Dublin, OH
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I bought a used zyxel 660 and it's much more stable than 2 other modems I've used. The 660 has never disconnected or missed a beat. Bought it cheap on Amazon.
Now if I could just find a modem with built in wireless that's as solid as the 660. |
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Question deleted -- I have the answer..... |
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billaustinthey call me Mr. BillPremium,MVM
join:2001-10-13
North Las Vegas, NV
kudos:2 | Put the modem in bridge mode, have the router make the PPPoE connection to the ISP. Everyone has internet, no PC has to be left on all the time. It works the same as a modem/router combo. Instead of one unit, it is two separate pieces connected with a cable. |
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Thanks all. I completely forgot about the PPoE on my Router. Just looked at it on the setup screen and there it was. So back to Amazon to order the T-Link 8616 DSL bridge.
Have a great weekend and thanks for the input!
Peter |
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Also, if anybody needs a new TP-Link 8616, they are on sale for $12.99 plus $6.45 shipping at Provantage.com
Their price is good until midnight tomorrow.
Significantly cheaper than Amazon or Newegg.
P. |
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wayjacPremium,MVM
join:2001-12-22
Indy
kudos:1 | reply to pertman
said by pertman:It appears that bridge modems do not natively support PPPoE This really depends on the modem...and this is what you requestedsaid by pertman:you have to use a PPoE client from your PC Any device with a pppoe client can be used |
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Hi All:
Well, my new CL DSL service is up and running using the CL-supplied Zyxel Q1000Z modem/router. As you can see from my previous post, I purchased a TP-LINK 8616 modem only. Unfortunately, in going through the config screens to make sure I have all the settings to transfer to the 8616 later today, I noticed that the Broadband Mode is VDSL2-8A. It appears that the TP-LINK is incompatible with the CL DSL since it only supports ADSL.
Am I correct? If so, any suggestions as to what to buy instead?
Thanks for all your help!
Peter |
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wayjacPremium,MVM
join:2001-12-22
Indy
kudos:1 | said by pertman:It appears that the TP-LINK is incompatible with the CL DSL since it only supports ADSL The tplink will not work with vdsl servicesaid by pertman:any suggestions as to what to buy instead I think your best option is to continue using the zyxel q1000z |
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