Topic 'Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ??' in forum 'Qwest' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-3991544 en Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:10:33 EDT Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:10:33 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4131297 --
My Cisco Router Help site! Peace through superior firepower!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4131297 Wed, 14 Aug 2002 20:47:28 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4114328 said by jplove71:
...you should take some time and check out mholtum's site on Cisco Router Help Site.
OMG!!! You don't know how many times I visited that site when I was setting up my original 678...

While I like Cisco 678's [snagged another one on eBay last night] I don't consider them very user friendly. The learning curve was V steep at first. It really didn't help matters when the previous owner forgot to furnish me with the passwords. It took three days of intensive reading to figure it out, including many visits to the site mentioned above, and several others. I can set one up with my eyes closed now, but at first it was a real puzzler.

I saw some screenshots of the 5861 GUI interface and couldn't believe how simple it looked in comparison. So, I think I'll hover around eBay until I snag one for $75, or so, and give it a whirl.

Thanks to all!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4114328 Tue, 13 Aug 2002 05:13:20 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4110694 said by Vin DSL:
I'm perfectly happy with my Cisco 678, but I like to tinker.
Then you should take some time and check out mholtum's site on Cisco Router Help Site.
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Go Diamondbacks!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4110694 Mon, 12 Aug 2002 20:19:07 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4105055 said by Vin DSL:
Do you have any experience with, or any thoughts or comments about the Speedstream 5861.
I use a 5861 & support another 5861, both on Qwest. I also support a 5781 on ATTBI which is the router only version of the 5861. While the Cisco 678 is a fine unit, I'm more comfortable using these the Efficient units. You do need to be self supporting if you use these with Qwest. BBR has a strong Efficient forum to learn how to master your 5861.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4105055 Mon, 12 Aug 2002 08:21:00 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4104379 said by jplove71:
...the information is accurate.
Very good! Well, now you've peaked my interest. I'm perfectly happy with my Cisco 678, but I like to tinker.

Having read all the info on the links you've supplied, and having followed various links from those pages, for the last few hours, it looks to me, an efficient noobie [that's a pun, son], that the Speedstream 5861 would be a more desirable alternative to a Cisco 678 than a Speedstream 5660, i.e. a 10BaseT 5861 using a single port into a 10/100 switch. Do you have any experience with, or any thoughts or comments about the Speedstream 5861.

Checking completed items on eBay, it seems that if you're patient you can get a 5861 for about the same price as a 5660. Here's proof:

Speedstream 5660:
»search-completed.ebay.co ··· Search=

Speedstream 5861:
»search-completed.ebay.co ··· Search=

Sorry if I'm asking too many questions, but this thread IS about alternatives; plural...

edit - I knew I'd mess up some of those numbers :)
[text was edited by author 2002-08-12 03:24:04]]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4104379 Mon, 12 Aug 2002 02:56:22 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4103221 more info on the 5660. For some reason, that page is no longer accessible from the main page at the Efficient site. But the information is accurate.
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Go Diamondbacks!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4103221 Sun, 11 Aug 2002 23:42:00 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4102309 said by jplove71:
More info on a 'freed' 5260 here.
Great! Thanks for the info!

Another question on the 5660; is this accurate?
quote:

Networking:

- Data Transfer Rate 10 Mbps
It doesn't do 10/100 Mbps?
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4102309 Sun, 11 Aug 2002 22:13:57 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4098046 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4098046 Sun, 11 Aug 2002 12:22:44 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4097154 said by Vin DSL:
Can you explain the difference between a:

SPEEDSTREAM 5660
Part number 060-5660-001

and a:

SPEEDSTREAM 5260
Part number 060-5660-003
A true 5660 will have a serial port on the back of it as another means of communicating with the router. A 5260 with the part # of 060-5660-003 is basically a 5660 but does not have the serial port on the back and also that someone took the time to 'free' it.

More info on a 'freed' 5260 here.
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Go Diamondbacks!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4097154 Sun, 11 Aug 2002 09:48:59 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4096863 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4096863 Sun, 11 Aug 2002 08:37:54 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4096712 said by jplove71:
...I'm using an Efficient Networks Speedstream 5660...
Can you explain the difference between a:

SPEEDSTREAM 5660
Part number 060-5660-001

and a:

SPEEDSTREAM 5260
Part number 060-5660-003

I see these on eBay [Buy It Now] for $85 and $50 respectively. They act as if they are the same router, e.g.

SPEEDSTREAM 5660 (5260) DSL Router/Modem

or,

NEW Efficient Networks SPEEDSTREAM 5260/5660

,but one is going for a premium?!?!?!?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4096712 Sun, 11 Aug 2002 07:32:49 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4096575 --
Go Diamondbacks!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4096575 Sun, 11 Aug 2002 05:49:03 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4095863 The Cisco 827 is compatible as well... no experience with it, just know it'll work too...
Just an FYI...

Tek]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4095863 Sun, 11 Aug 2002 01:38:05 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4095678 said by aztimt:
I am still looking for a router/adsl modem as I am not having much luck with ebay. I have a Linksys EZXS55W 10/100 5 port switch and I only have 3 computers, so I think that a unit with only one ethernet connection should be fine for me, unless there is a specific reason to have something better than the switch I have. Please let me know if there is a reason to get a better router/switch to go with my modem. I am pretty sure that I am looking for a Cisco 678...
Get the Cisco 678. I bought a 678 and a 675 [2 for 1 package] on eBay for $125. You just have to be patient to get a good price, or pay a little more and "Buy It Now". I've seen them go for as little as $50.00 [Buy It Now] in the last month, but you have to be hovering over eBay 24/7 to get these kinds of deals. They're gone in minutes!

Anyway, I have a similar setup - 3 station LAN on a NetGear FS105 switch. After you setup the Cisco, you can simply use the 'yellow' cross cable, plug it into the uplink port on your switch, and forget about it. This is what I suggest you do...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4095678 Sun, 11 Aug 2002 01:09:39 EDT Re: Price check! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Price-check-4095570 said by AkumalDave:
Just for giggles, I checked Provantage and they show 103 in stock at $402.25 per unit.
PCSTOP.COM is selling them for $396.53
»www.pcstop.com/product.a ··· &vnd=233]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Price-check-4095570 Sun, 11 Aug 2002 00:53:39 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4039313 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-4039313 Mon, 05 Aug 2002 04:34:06 EDT Price check! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Price-check-3993729 said by adsldude:
The 5930 is brand new with a built-in 8 port switch. Best of the bunch but hard to get since it was just released. You can find them currently at CDW for $438.

Just for giggles, I checked Provantage and they show 103 in stock at $402.25 per unit.

Dave]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Price-check-3993729 Wed, 31 Jul 2002 11:14:27 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-3993152 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-3993152 Wed, 31 Jul 2002 10:00:41 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-3992723
The 250, 5660, & 678 all have only 1 ethernet port. The 250 is the oldest but a good unit. The 5660 has a strong following and is also a good unit. The 678 is the best of this bunch plus it's supported by Qwest.

The 255 & 5861 are different generations of the same unit. Each has a built-in 4 port hub. The 5861 is newer and often has a faster processor & more flash memory.

The 5930 is brand new with a built-in 8 port switch. Best of the bunch but hard to get since it was just released. You can find them currently at CDW for $438.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-3992723 Wed, 31 Jul 2002 08:56:48 EDT Re: Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-3991603
Sorry, I just saw the post about the modems, I did not even see it somehow right in front of me... OOPS!! this is the list so far, of these which ones are as good as or almost as good as the Cisco 678?

Cabletron SSR250
Cabletron SSR255
Efficient Networks 5660
Efficient Networks 5861
Efficient Networks 5930 (new!)
Cayman 3220-H
Cisco 678]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-3991603 Wed, 31 Jul 2002 02:47:33 EDT Qwest DSL newbie ?? alternatives to cisco 678 ?? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Qwest-DSL-newbie-alternatives-to-cisco-678-3991544 [text was edited by author 2002-07-31 03:02:06]
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