 leiboldPremium,MVM
join:2002-07-09
Sunnyvale, CA
kudos:6
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Re: which DSL modems can be used said by robertc: it can be any modem that has DHCP and not PPPOE. That statement makes no sense. DHCP is not and never has been an alternative to PPPoE. Even with PPPoE, a dynamic IP address is still being obtained using DHCP.
The only aspect of the statement that is correct is that you do not need PPPoE with Sonic.net (which is a good thing: less overhead). This can be an issue with some DSL modems that have custom firmware for a specific ISP where the user cannot change the configuration of the DSL modem (something to watch out for when buying used modems). With a retail DSL modem you will be able to turn off PPPoE.
The model number for the recommended modem is wrong too. It should be Pace 4111N.
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| What I meant to say was "capable of using DHCP without PPPOE"
Why does the Pace 411N modem have an ATT symbol on it? |
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klui
join:2001-11-08
Castro Valley, CA Reviews:
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| said by robertc:Why does the Pace 411N modem have an ATT symbol on it? You're looking at the wrong one.
»wiki.sonic.net/wiki/Pace_4111N
This one has Sonic-specific firmware. |
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