| [Internet] Can I use an aftermarket wireless DSL modem with Symp I have the white coloured Sympatico wireless DSL modem. I'm in the GTA.
I now I have so many devices connected to the wireless that I've noticed that the modem seems to be under a lot of 'load' and gets hot and sluggish. (I stream video, have the phones, ipods, etc)
I had to set all my wireless devices (phones, Ipad, laptops, consoles, etc) to static IP or the wireless will often refuse the connection of time out. If I keep trying it will connect.
I was told by tech support that the power of the CPU in the router is not meant for that much wireless traffic and it's becoming an increasing problem and that I'd have to wait for the next modem release as the white ones are fairly dated in the power.
I was wanted to get an after market one that likely has a newer (faster) chipset and can process things a bit faster. I heard it's a big difference, but I wanted the DSL functionality built directly into the modem. Not a separate wireless box so was hoping someone could help with recommending an after market product that I can bring home and test.
Thanks a bunch! |
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| Re: [Internet] Can I use an aftermarket wireless DSL modem with Yes you can, though I can't think of a DSL/modem/wireless router that I would recommend. The sad part is even if you supply your own DSL modem (or combination device) Bell still does charge a rental fee.
IMHO just buying a good quality wireless router (and not using the wireless feature on Bells device) is the way to go. |
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| Yeah I can try, but I find overall less reliability doing it that way.. more points of failure.. as long as the CPU can handle the routing table and hardware is newer it shouldn't be so bad... maybe splitting is the best way to go.. |
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 HiVoltPremium
join:2000-12-28
Toronto, ON
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If you are using the white 2wire modem, then yes you can get any standard ADSL2+ modem out there.
What I would recommend is buying a modem to run in bridge mode, the modem can be pretty inexpensive, some are like $20-30, and then getting a GOOD router, preferably one that can run TomatoUSB or DD-WRT 3rd party firmware.
Those are capable of handling thousands of connections.
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| reply to Crush
I would recommend picking up a Zoom 5760 (cheap, only $30 and runs amazing well). Very nice modem, run it in bridge modem and pick a nice router with the features you need. |
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 zong
join:2005-07-21
Scarborough, ON | reply to Crush
Netgear DGND3700...
Hands down. I can't kill it. Probably overkill for what you want (it has a built in media server and gigabit ports) but its fast. AND, it refuses to drop the DSL connection ever, and I have a really marginal line. |
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