| Anyone play with the Westell Wirespeed modems yet? If so, have you noticed that some of them you can't enter the modem config page using »launchmodem ? Anyone figure this out yet? I doubt you would need to install the BJW just to access it. Thoughts? |
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| Have only done 4 of them...one had this problem, I rebooted the PC and then it went into the modem! Don't know if that will work every time or not!
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| reply to Gleaminx8
I had the same problem twice and both were fixed by a reboot.
Do you know where I can get the USB drivers?
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I have also noticed that these modems will show a higher sync rate and better throughput when I am over 18,000 ft. Did anyone else notice this also?
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said by TipRing:
Do you know where I can get the USB drivers?
Good question! Hopefully they'll put them up at »www.fastaccess.drivers.bellsouth.net/ fairly soon. Be handy to have if you run into a laptop that doesn't have a NIC. |
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said by TipRing:
I had the same problem twice and both were fixed by a reboot.
Do you know where I can get the USB drivers?
The drivers are on the install wizzard CD. Do you not have a NIC? Would be simpler to use ethernet.
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| reply to Gleaminx8
We looked, but we could not find it. What version of the CD do you have? What folder is it in?
This is for the customers who do not have a NIC and freak out when I pull out a screwdriver to open their PC to install one.
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| reply to Gleaminx8
I believe they are on the 2.2 CD...haven't looked yet! I know it doesn't support 2.0 
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| its on the 2.2 CD. its D:\drivers\westell I think. |
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| I think the latest one that I have is the 2.1, but the last time I checked was 2 weeks ago.
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 DSLDUDE6Got The Folding Farm ItchPremium
join:2002-01-07
Norcross, GA | reply to TipRing2
not sure what folder its in but it is on the install wizard 2.2 disc. I beleive the folder says USB DRIVERS?!... |
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Re: Anyone play with the Westell Wirespeed modems I plugged the modem in and when the new hardware wizard came up I just chose for it to look for the driver on the cd... |
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 philmiamiLive Like This Is Your Last DayPremium
join:2001-07-12
Miami, FL | Which Westell are you refering too? The ether one or is it a different one?
Just asking. |
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 NetTech$Acdriver
join:2001-07-31
Birmingham, AL | The Westell Wirespeed 2100 series..Its Westell's Dual Boot Router package that has been re-configured to BSFA specs. It's either an "Ethernet" or "USB" Adsl "Plug and Play" modem. This particular modem is now being phased in to make Self-Installs a simpler process. With it, there is no need to install a client onto the PC...the client is configured into the modem itself.
Another note concerning this modem..it has a more robust 'front end'..meaning that it pulls better stats on longer loops then the Alcatel series. So far in the field trials, customers and ADSL ST's are really liking this modem.
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Thud
join:2000-04-04
Alpharetta, GA
| Does that mean the PPPoE client is actually in the modem then?
Meaning that my linksys router won't need to be configured for it?
Actually it looks like if they really are using the 2100, then I'd only need to use a switch. But I don't see why they'd be sending out a "Multi-user NAT router" for single user home ADSL accounts.
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NetTech$Acdriver
join:2001-07-31
Birmingham, AL | The BellSouth Version of the Wirespeed has been reconfigured (chipset removed)..the PPP client is built into the modem, changing it to a stand alone MODEM. This modem -in this configuration- is NOT a router..just a modem..BUT..it has the capability to connect to the PC by USB "OR" Eithernet..but not both at the same time..(it's a either/or connection).
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 FROSTYPremium,MVM
join:2000-08-10
Leeds, AL
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Re: Anyone play with the Westell Wirespeed modems yet? Maybe I can shed some light on this subject. 
The following applies to when the Ethernet port is in use.
Modem default LAN IP is 192.168.1.254, with it's LAN DHCP and DNS servers enabled. DHCP defaults to a range of 192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.64 and assigns the modem's LAN IP as the DHCP server, DNS server, and gateway to it's DHCP clients. DNS setup page is hidden, the address is »192.168.1.254/dns.htm or »launchmodem/dns.htm. Default DNS settings are launchmodem.com as domain suffix and a DNS entry launchmodem bound to the modem's IP.
In order for the »launchmodem to work, LAN PCs must utilize the modem's DHCP server, or the user must enter a static entry for 192.168.1.254 launchmodem in the hosts file.
I highly recommend any user with an existing router, like a Linksys, to continue using it and do not use the built-in PPPoE client. IMHO, this modem's PPPoE client sole purpose is to provide basic Internet connectivity without having to use PPPoE software. Functions such as incoming ping, incoming and outgoing traceroute, port forwarding, port triggering, and the built-in services do not work. This is why NetTech says the modem is not a router. It cannot perform full routing options and abilities like a Linksys router. This special version of the WS2100 has been designed to eliminate the O/S PPPoE/oA software and provide basic ADSL connectivity.
To setup this modem for use with a router, like a Linksys, the user must change the WAN VC settings under the expert setup pages. The first entry default is PPPoE 8/35, simple change it to bridge 8/35. This will in effect turn the modem into a bridge like the Alcatel STH modem and allow users to continue to use their routers.
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| reply to TipRing2
Drivers are located on Installation Wizard 2.2 CD. The directory is \drivers\WestellUSBdrv |
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| reply to Gleaminx8
The westell is a router. It has a built in PPPoE client, NAT and DHCP server. The computer will pull a 192.168.1.x IP from the modem. The end user does not have to install any software if they connect ethernet. If USB is used, a simple ethernet over USB driver is used. NOTE: only one port will work at a time. If you connect the USB port, the ethernet port is disabled and vice versa. People with long loops will see better rates than a STH or caymen.
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So, for clarification, this modem can be used as a router with bellsouth?
Im interested because im moving soon and just received my self install kit for the new location, I can finally get rid of the Alcatel USB modem im using now.
How would I go about using it as a router, if possible? |
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