ADSL modem help for a noob to DSL........

[herbiehancock]

Well, the local phone company finally got DSL service out to our house, which is quite far out in the country. We knew it would take a long time before we got it, but it's finally here....and going to be installed next week.

My question is about an ADSL modem..........which one(s) are good and which are to be avoided?

My service requires this hardware compatibility w/the modem:

"Modem Compatibility
If you purchase your modem, it must have a virtual path of 0 and a virtual channel of 35.
Make sure that the modem you purchase has these setting before you buy it.
If the modem doesn't, it will not work with our DSL."

They also state this:
"DSL service requires a different modem than analog dial-up Internet. This modem must be compatible with Alcatel G-Lite equipment. Brand names vary, but we have tested Alcatel and Efficient Network modems and found them to be compatible."


So, given the requirements the service has set, what brands/models would be appropriate? I'm having a heck of a time figuring out despite a lot of searching around the net. And I really don't want to pay the $150 the phone co. wants for the probably inferior product they offer.

Many thanks!!!

 

[imported_SuperVixen]

Try using the short names of the technologies mentioned:
G-Lite and VP and VC.

As far as I know, most modems support this.

Also, stay away from USB based modems! Use an ethernet one even if it costs a little extra. I used to work for an ISP here in Israel and USB ADSL modems made my life hell for a while...

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: herbiehancock
Well, the local phone company finally got DSL service out to our house, which is quite far out in the country. We knew it would take a long time before we got it, but it's finally here....and going to be installed next week.

My question is about an ADSL modem..........which one(s) are good and which are to be avoided?

My service requires this hardware compatibility w/the modem:

"Modem Compatibility
If you purchase your modem, it must have a virtual path of 0 and a virtual channel of 35.
Make sure that the modem you purchase has these setting before you buy it.
If the modem doesn't, it will not work with our DSL."

They also state this:
"DSL service requires a different modem than analog dial-up Internet. This modem must be compatible with Alcatel G-Lite equipment. Brand names vary, but we have tested Alcatel and Efficient Network modems and found them to be compatible."


So, given the requirements the service has set, what brands/models would be appropriate? I'm having a heck of a time figuring out despite a lot of searching around the net. And I really don't want to pay the $150 the phone co. wants for the probably inferior product they offer.

Many thanks!!!

You only have to put the settings on of 0/35 once and then your PPoE Username & password and you're set.

 

[cmetz]

herbiehancock, generally ADSL providers provide you with a modem, it's unusual that you have to buy your own.

G.Lite is a subset of G.DMT. The Westell B90/C90 modems are the best G.DMT modems I know of, and there's a bunch of used ones on EBay. If they were used with Verizon ADSL in former Bell Atlantic territories, they should come already set to 0/35. If not, there's a program floating around the net that can change that without much headache. I can't guarantee that these modems will work with your G.Lite service, but they should be good and cheap and worth a try. Perhaps try asking your ISP if they know if these are or are not compatible.

 

[Doh!]

There are just too many to choose from. For example, Siemens 4100 is a basic ADSL modem that should be compatible w/ your provider. It's around $35. Ebay has tons of other brands in the similar price range.