republican-creole
Search:  

 
 
   All ForumsHot TopicsGallery






how-to block ads


 
Forums » Selected ISP Support » Earthlink DSL » [Modem] Replace modem?
Search Topic:
Uniqs:
154
Share Topic:
RSS topic:
toggle:
flat / full
normal / watch
Posting:
Post a:
Post a:
[Modem] Speedstream 5100a and service switch question »
« Questions about reconnecting to ELN DSL service  
AuthorAll Replies

bruin82

join:2000-12-07
Corona Del Mar, CA

[Modem] Replace modem?

I purchased a new system and was wondering if I should also replace my dsl modem. I have a Linksys 5260 which was provided by either Earthlink or Covad, hard to tell from the Dec '00 paperwork. Also have a Linksys NC 100 installed at the same time.

My question is should I upgrade (ie, replace) the modem and NIC?

Thanks in advance for your help.


Doctor Olds
I Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me.
Premium,VIP
join:2001-04-19
1970 442 W30
clubs:

edit:
June 3rd, @09:01PM

n/m


Doctor Olds
I Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me.
Premium,VIP
join:2001-04-19
1970 442 W30
clubs:

Click for full size
There is no reason to replace working equipment.

BTW, the 5260 is a Modem made by Efficient and it is called a Speedstream 5260.

Regards,

Doctor Olds

bruin82

join:2000-12-07
Corona Del Mar, CA
reply to bruin82
Thanks for the clarification.

One further question... yes, it's working on my old system. I'm wondering if I should use them with the new equipment? I mean six years old for this stuff is a lifetime.


Doctor Olds
I Need A Remedy For What's Ailing Me.
Premium,VIP
join:2001-04-19
1970 442 W30
clubs:

Until DSL gets faster than 10 Mbps, any old PC with a 10 Mbps Ethernet card will still work fine. I have a Pentium 233MMX that downloads at full speeds on the current 3.0 line I have.

Regards,

Doctor Olds
--
What’s the point of owning a supercar if you can’t scare yourself stupid from time to time?
Forums » Selected ISP Support » Earthlink DSL[Modem] Speedstream 5100a and service switch question »
« Questions about reconnecting to ELN DSL service  


Thursday, 08-Jan 22:49:43 Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Hosting by www.nac.net - DSL,Hosting & Co-lo | feedback | contact
over 9 years online! © 1999-2009 dslreports.com.republican-creole
page compression OFF
Most commented news this week
· [162] New Comcast Throttling System 100% Online
· [112] After 10 Years Of Service, Charter Declares Home 'Unserviceable'
· [112] iTunes Dumps The DRM
· [72] AT&T, Verizon Stocks Tumble
· [61] DOCSIS 3.0 Gets Faster
· [56] Cable To Grab 75% Of New Subs In 2009
· [54] Feds Start Wait List For DTV Converter Coupons
· [54] Rumor: Google Cooking Up Own Router
· [54] Taxing ISPs to Prop Up Failing Newspapers?
· [48] Verizon Again Tweaks DSL Bundles
Most people now reading
· How to download windows 7 beta [Microsoft help]
· Is Blue-Ray here to stay? [General Questions]
· Packet Loss / High Latency to WoW [Charter HSI/CATV]
· What happened to ERX01? [TekSavvy]
· Archivis' Guide to Naxx (10-man) [World of Warcraft]
· [Beta] Windows 7 Beta will be available Friday Jan, 9 2009 [Microsoft help]
· ERX06 latency [TekSavvy]
· [IMG] IMG 1.61 is being tested [Verizon FIOS TV]
· [WotLK] Hit Rating Cap - Hunters [World of Warcraft]