[lug] DSL modem recommendation (was Re: DSL ISPs and More...)

[Joshua Rubin]

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I use a Cisco 678 in bridged mode.  My isp is britsys.net and they are
fantastic.  I have 2 static IPs, 1500/768 ADSL, no port blocking, no
server restrictions and, other than the phone line, no qwest.  I have
never had to reboot the modem and I have never had any internet outage
that I can remember.  I have had the service for about 8 months.  There
are several other companies, earthwave.net comes to mind that operate in
a similar way so that no part of your dsl service is run by qwest beyond
qwest flipping some switches to set it up.  Most of them give static IPs
and allow servers.  Also they do not use PPPoE, they are straight static
IPs.  I pay $45 a month for everything (plus $20 something for the phone
line).  There is a moderatly high latency on the connection, about twice
what I had with cable, that is my only complaint.  Also there are
contracts and set up fees.  I got the modem for free though.  I will
probably switch to earthwave RADSL when I move in July.
Joshua

Ferdinand Schmid wrote:
> Qwest will tell you that you need the Actiontec modem and they will
want to
> sell you one (for around $60).  If you only don't like the wireless
feature
> then you can turn the radio off (default configuration).
>
> I feel that it is a quite reasonable buy given its features.  It gets
you the
> usual firewall (even web page blocking) along with DSL service and
802.11g (if
> you turn that on).
>
> Ferdinand
>
> --On Thursday, May 06, 2004 12:23:32 PM -0600 "William D. Knoche"
> <Bill.Knoche at Sun.COM> wrote:
>
>
>>So if one were to signup with Qwest for the new DSL service, which
>>modem/router/gateway would one purchase? I am pretty sure I don't want to
>>rent one from them.
>>I don't want the Actiontec wireless and I do want an external
standalone unit.
>>Any preferences?
>>Advice about vendors/products to avoid?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>bill
>>
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