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June 6th, @10:22PM
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Re: Opinions on best modem to replace a GT701
With numbers like that, you are lucky to get anything working. Getting a different modem is going to be a hit or miss on whether or not it is going to be better.
If you don't do a lot of file downloading; like MP3, video, etc... and aren't uploading a lot; then I would consider changing to the 256kb plan and seeing if Qwest would give you some sort of credit or cut you a deal for having to DOWN GRADE. The truth is; your numbers will improve probably double, and you will probably never see another disconnect.
Of course, this is all assuming that there isn't something else wrong with your current DSL. Nothing against those at Qwest that "Told you" that you were on the "EDGE" of getting 1.5mb service, or that your area is an "Old Network"; but unless it was the actual outside tech who climbs the poles and goes goes into the wires, any other opinion is pure speculation. I personally have provided very good service and numbers in areas that the engineers said were impossible. I've also had people literally a few blocks from the Central Office not able to get DSL. This is all according to the records and the database.
Anyway; assuming that you really are at the point where a 7/6 snr is the BEST you can get; I.e. you've connected your modem directly to the NI with NO inside wires/jacks/filters/etc... connected; and your outside wiring is fine. Then my suggestion is to see if Qwest will give you a super duper deluxe deal on the 256kb plan for a year. Let them know that the only other alternative is cable or wireless. I'm sure they will work with you. If you aren't a major downloader, you won't really notice the speed difference. The quality will be exponentially better. You will be happier. A new modem might give you a 10% chance of doing better.
And, if it was me and I still wanted to try a different modem; I wouldn't go for a new style modem. They work great, but are actually more picky on a cleaner signal. If I was going for it, I'd go for a cisco 678 if you weren't afraid of programming, or an Actiontec 1524. Both of them were very tolerant of poor signals. Of course, I would NEVER EVER USE THE ROUTER FUNCTION of a DSL modem. I would bridge mode it; and if you didn't know how to do that, then I would go with the basic router/DMZ mode to a REAL router. You already know this, but I write posts NOT just to the original question, but to others who read them to help them with similar problems. Later... Mike.... |
