That reminds me, I did the same as well. I ran 6 lead thermostat copper wire for my phone line, a dedicated run from my jack I was using for the DSL modem to the NID. Figured it couldn't hurt. Used to always do that from the days of the 2800 modem and POTS lines.
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: [H] thinking broadband? > Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 17:19:14 -0500 > > http://www.dslreports.com/faq/bellsouth/3.0_Hardware > > Have Bellsouth (now ATT) here, the 6M/512K. Started out with the westell > 2100, then they sent a 2Wire 1100 for homePNA with USB adapters for the kids > computers that I'm still using, about 4 or 5 years now. They've since > discontinued that 2Wire for a wireless one. It's done the job, though I've > had to reset it a few more times than what the other guys are saying. And > it's better now than at first since I put in an outdoor splitter at the NID > and replaced some old phone line with CAT5E. From the supported list I > almost bought a Netopia 3347W off Ebay recently but backed off since this > one works fine. > > Mike > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of DHSinclair > Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 1:12 PM > To: Hardware Group > Subject: [H] thinking broadband? > > > local carrier is att. plan is 1.5M/256K for $32.95/mo. > Seems ok for now. > Odd, that they have a really weird list of "compatible" modem(s) > I may be able to choose from. <please see below> > > OK, I did play the entire afternoon on chat with the "att person." > Still don't know what might arrive? Completed the order. It crashed! > Someone/body did not care for something I chose. > (maybe like all the "security" add-ons I by-bypassed.....) > so, > Here is my question: (!!!!) > > Is there a top-tier xdsl modem I can buy and use w/ATT? > > (ATT wants $75 for their supplied modem; and, it may be re-furbished!) > > What their "compatible equipment" list shows is: > > 2Wire, HomePortal 1G/1M/1100 Residential DSL Gateway (never heard of them) > 2Wire, HomePortal 1000SW Residential DSL Gateway (never heard of them) > Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5887 (external ethernet) (never heard of > them) > Westell WireSpeed DMT (external ethernet) (not sure of WesTell?) > > Hmm...............(your comments?) > I will search further tonite.... :) > > Have a D-Link DGL-4300 Router just waiting to connect....... > (and, Hayes, it works well. Complex LITTLE sucker I must say!) > > Thank you List! > Best, > Duncan > > > This email scanned for Viruses and Spam by ZCloud.net > > > __________ NOD32 2578 (20071008) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > > _________________________________________________________________ Boo! Scare away worms, viruses and so much more! Try Windows Live OneCare! http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/purchase/trial.aspx?s_cid=wl_hotmailnews
