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cronic22 · 10-22-2009, 08:05 PM

My modem is starting to die on me, and I've been doing research on them from different companies. If you buy a router, is that good for just one computer? I always thought they were multiple machine connections. Also what is a good brand to use? I have a 2Wire 2701 DSL modem right now.

I hate sounding like a total noob on PC things, just this is one thing I never had to deal with before and the more I search the more different answers I keep finding. So am just curious now what a good DSL modem to invest in would be. Thanks for any help.

Picard1595 · 10-22-2009, 10:42 PM

2wire and motorola ones are crap, well at least the low end ones are for motorola, and just dont get a 2wire at all they really are very unreliable.

If I were you I would get one these (unless you are on qwest dsl):

Amazon.com: Actiontec GT701D Universally Compatible ADSL Modem (Black): Electronics

Amazon.com: Actiontec USB & Ethernet DSL Modem: Electronics

Or one these (this should work for any provider):

Amazon.com: Westell 6100 DSL / ADSL / ADSL2 Modem Router: Electronics

Amazon.com: Netopia Adsl 2+ Modem 10/100 En & USB Firewall Security: Electronics

Amazon.com: Zoom ADSL Bridge Modem 5615 - DSL modem - external - Ethernet - 24 Mbps: Electronics

Amazon.com: X3 Dsl 2/2+ Modem/router/gatew: Electronics

All of those are great dsl modems and much better then what your ISP gives out now a days.

cronic22 · 10-23-2009, 02:33 AM

ty so much

I'm going with the Amazon.com: Actiontec USB & Ethernet DSL Modem: Electronics

This weeks worth of headaches and confusion are finally over lol

XmasDummy · 10-23-2009, 02:38 AM

you know, you should get the netgear model router!

Picard1595 · 10-23-2009, 11:24 AM

dont get netgear just as bad as 2wire, also shouldn't go with dlink or belkin all of those are terrible for anything network related they all have high failure rates.

Also you might have the call your ISP to help you set it up every so often they have special settings for the modem so that it will work correctly on their network.

cronic22 · 10-23-2009, 11:59 AM

ahh ok. I have Netzero. Sent them an email about it last night and got back a response about something totally different. Was gonna call this weekend when I get some free time to get all their settings or whatever I need to get their connection working.

Picard1595 · 10-23-2009, 12:35 PM

Hmm netzero isnt the greatest ISP there service isnt that great since they are a tier 2 isp. If I were you I would pay the extra few dollars and get dsl service through your local phone company.

cronic22 · 10-23-2009, 07:30 PM

yea i agree- I had SBC till ATT bought them out. Then dad had some kind of problems with ATT and canceled them. He used Netzero at his work and liked their service so much decided to get it here at home as well. But times always change and when something happens here I'm pretty sure the phone company is where I will get the next service. They might be a pain at times but by far the best service.

10-22-2009, 08:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
cronic22 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5 Reputation: 0 *cBay Rating:*	DSL Modem help My modem is starting to die on me, and I've been doing research on them from different companies. If you buy a router, is that good for just one computer? I always thought they were multiple machine connections. Also what is a good brand to use? I have a 2Wire 2701 DSL modem right now. I hate sounding like a total noob on PC things, just this is one thing I never had to deal with before and the more I search the more different answers I keep finding. So am just curious now what a good DSL modem to invest in would be. Thanks for any help. __________________ http://cronic22.blogspot.com/2009/10/simplegpt.html

10-23-2009, 02:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
cronic22 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5 Reputation: 0 *cBay Rating:*	ty so much I'm going with the Amazon.com: Actiontec USB & Ethernet DSL Modem: Electronics This weeks worth of headaches and confusion are finally over lol __________________ http://cronic22.blogspot.com/2009/10/simplegpt.html

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10-22-2009, 10:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Picard1595 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 63 Reputation: 16 *cBay Rating:*	2wire and motorola ones are crap, well at least the low end ones are for motorola, and just dont get a 2wire at all they really are very unreliable. If I were you I would get one these (unless you are on qwest dsl): Amazon.com: Actiontec GT701D Universally Compatible ADSL Modem (Black): Electronics Amazon.com: Actiontec USB & Ethernet DSL Modem: Electronics Or one these (this should work for any provider): Amazon.com: Westell 6100 DSL / ADSL / ADSL2 Modem Router: Electronics Amazon.com: Netopia Adsl 2+ Modem 10/100 En & USB Firewall Security: Electronics Amazon.com: Zoom ADSL Bridge Modem 5615 - DSL modem - external - Ethernet - 24 Mbps: Electronics Amazon.com: X3 Dsl 2/2+ Modem/router/gatew: Electronics All of those are great dsl modems and much better then what your ISP gives out now a days.

10-23-2009, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Picard1595 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 63 Reputation: 16 *cBay Rating:*	dont get netgear just as bad as 2wire, also shouldn't go with dlink or belkin all of those are terrible for anything network related they all have high failure rates. Also you might have the call your ISP to help you set it up every so often they have special settings for the modem so that it will work correctly on their network.

10-23-2009, 11:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
cronic22 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5 Reputation: 0 *cBay Rating:*	ahh ok. I have Netzero. Sent them an email about it last night and got back a response about something totally different. Was gonna call this weekend when I get some free time to get all their settings or whatever I need to get their connection working.

10-23-2009, 12:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Picard1595 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 63 Reputation: 16 *cBay Rating:*	Hmm netzero isnt the greatest ISP there service isnt that great since they are a tier 2 isp. If I were you I would pay the extra few dollars and get dsl service through your local phone company.

10-23-2009, 07:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
cronic22 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5 Reputation: 0 *cBay Rating:*	yea i agree- I had SBC till ATT bought them out. Then dad had some kind of problems with ATT and canceled them. He used Netzero at his work and liked their service so much decided to get it here at home as well. But times always change and when something happens here I'm pretty sure the phone company is where I will get the next service. They might be a pain at times but by far the best service.

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