borredo
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Allentown, PA
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Re: [modem/router] New Verizon DSL service with Westell B90-36R5
The B90-36R516 is obsolete (not supported anymore), it was the first modem I used back in 99' when I first signed up for VOL. I got a new one about 4 years ago the 2200. I kept the old one for a backup. A couple years ago I tried it to see if it still worked, and it didn't so I flipped it.
Bridging the 6100 is rather easy, I think it's probably time for you to upgrade, that way you'll have a modem that's supported by verizon.
BTW: When I did replace the old modem with the 2200 I did get better test results for my connection.
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bob12564
join:2007-07-09
Patterson, NY
| Thanks for the replies.
I seldom use the Netgear router and typically have the modem cabled directly to the PC.
However, we now have a laptop and that's when I bought the Netgear router so we could take advantage of the wireless capabilities in the laptop. When I use that configuration, I do indeed let the router do the login.
My present DSL account is set up for 1.5M, and speed tests tell me that I'm getting it. I never saw a reason to upgrade the equipment.
OK, I see the handwriting on the wall and I will try to activate the account with the 6100. Is it true that the activation website (www.activatemydsl.verizon.net) has the capability of configuring the 6100? Remember that I don't want to use the Verizon CD, which, by the way, they forgot to send me!
If I can get the 6100 configured as a bridge, do I have to make any changes in the Netgear Router? Netgear's tech support must be in the next office to Verizon's, and they been just as unhelpful.
Thanks again! |
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borredo
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Allentown, PA
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| If your router is already logging in, it should be a simple matter to activate with the 6100, set the 6100 to bridge without the router in the mix, then simply connect the router....should be good to go...the 6100 is now simply a dumb modem, just passes the signal to the netgear router.
corrections welcome |
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borredo
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Allentown, PA | oh yeah, I forgot, you have to change your user name and password from the 3rd party provider to your verizon user name and password at the netgear router's login page.
i think that should be it? |
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borredo
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Allentown, PA | One other point... when you login through a router you're behind a NAT firewall, an extra layer of protection. A very good thing. |
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bob12564
join:2007-07-09
Patterson, NY
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By the way, just what sort of router functions is in the 6100? Doesn't seem like it can do much other than act as a plain modem.
I learned the hard way that you have to be careful how you get new service from Verizon. I tried to purchase it via their website, and they promised a $25 Target gift card, one month free, and a free modem/wireless router. Trouble was I couldn't complete the transaction because their system thought I was already a customer. Yeah, I had their DSL line, but my bills were sent by the 3rd party ISP. I finally called Verizon and they understood the problem and took care of everything, but forgot to tell me that once you go through a rep you lose just about everything. I even got a bill for the modem, and it definitely was not the upgraded wireless router/modem combo unit. Also no free month or gift card and the monthly charges are higher.
At this point I'll be happy just to get the thing working with the least grief.
Thanks again for all the wonderful information. |
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Jodokast96
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Erial, NJ
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1 edit | The 6100 is basically the same as the Westell 327w (4 port wired/wireless modem/router) and Actiontec (same features as the 327w), just with out the extra ports and wireless. It doesn't have a ton of advanced features, but it gets the job done. NAT routing, built in, customizable firewall, port forwarding, etc. All that's needed to setup a simple wired home network with it is a switch. All that does is give you the extra ports needed to connect additional pc's. |
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configq
@verizon.net |  Can you tell me how to login to my 327w westell router? |
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Jodokast96
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Erial, NJ | With the pc connected to the Westell, go here: »192.168.1.1 Default username/password is admin/password. |
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