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bruin82

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[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.
permalink · 2006-06-03 19:03:21 · Reply to this

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permalink · 2006-06-03 20:04:53 · Reply to this

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There is no reason to replace working equipment.

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

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bruin82

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Corona Del Mar, CA		 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.
permalink · 2006-06-04 18:44:11 · Reply to this

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Re: [Modem] Replace modem?

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.

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