Do I have to use the Verizon provided DSL modem to set up Verizon DSL service?

[mshan]

I just signed up for Yahoo Verizon's new basic DSL plan (768/128) for $14.95/mo with 1 year committment.

I would prefer to use a Linksys LNE100TX PCI slot NIC (needed for my dad's Dell 8200 with Intel 850 chipset which doesn't have a ethernet port) and a Linksys WRT54G wireless router.

Can I use just the Linksys equipment to set up and use Verizon DSL, or does it have to go through this wired basic DSL modem?

 

[d2arcturus]

Connection is as follows: modem --> router --> 1 or more NICs.

 

[mshan]

So I have to use the DSL modem provided by Verizon? (and I can them daisy-chain a wireless router such as the Linksys WRT54G to it?)

And I can't just use connect the phone line directly to the Linksys WRT54G and bypass the Verizon provided DSL modem completely?

 

[Arcanedeath]

the modem provided by verison plugs into the wirelss router via cat5 then all the pc's connect to the router, the router is whats making your internet connection, but the modem is what lets the router do that. and its what the phone line plugs into.

 

[d2arcturus]

It sounds like you are trying to avoid the modem. This would be foolish. No modem = no internet.

You will run the line into the modem, a Cat5/5e/6 ethernet cable from the modem to the router, and then ethernet cables, or wireless transmission, to your computers.

 

[mchammer]

Did you check your other thread? I left a massive answer in it.

 

[mshan]

Just did. Thanks. (another question added there now)

 

[piasabird]

Sometimes you can purchase your own DSL Modem and they will deduct like $5.00 off the bill for what they consider the Monthly change for the hardware. However, sometimes it works like a cell phone contract where they give you the modem if you agree to a contract. The Contract usually has some kind of penalty for eary withdrawl like then you have to pay for the modem and 2 months of service in order to break the contract legally. Not all of the modems are actually Ethernet for DSL. I think some people in the industry purposely want you to get a USB interface DSL Modem to keep you from networking the service.

What is it you do not like about your agreement?

We would like to know in case someone else is thinking about the same deal!

Are you happy or unhappy with the service provided?

 

[mshan]

"I think some people in the industry purposely want you to get a USB interface DSL Modem to keep you from networking the service. "

Could you elaborate?


I just signed up for the service yesterday. I initially thought I didn't need their DSL modem at all and could just buy a Linksys WRT54G and use it alone, but now I understand that I will have no internet connection without it. The basic DSL modem includes a wired router, so can I still connect other computers to it to share an internet connection if I use some CAT5 cable?

 

[pm]

The DSL "modem" that they provided should support bridging mode - which essentially puts the router in braindead mode.

I signed up for Qwest DSL and got it installed two days ago. They gave me an Actiontec DSL router with wireless. I have a router (Netgear WGT634U) that I didn't want to give up in favor of the Actiontec which has less features and I didn't particularly want to daisy-chain the routers together. I have VOIP at home and an NAS drive for backups and wanted to keep the setup that I had been using with my Comcast cable modem because it's been working great.

So after a fair bit of reading, I figured out that that I wanted my Actiontec in bridging mode (which Actiontec also refered to as "RFC1483"). Then I went into my Netgear router and set up PPPOE access in the router. And everything was good. No need to disable NAT or anything else on the Actiontec... it's basically in "pass everything to the Netgear" mode.

 

[boomerang]

Your typical router has four ports in the back to attach computers using CAT5 cable. So yes, you can connect other computers to share the internet connection.

Here is a combination DSL Modem/Router. I would think other manufacturers make them also. Both the router and modem combined into one package.

I do not know the disadvantages of this setup, if any. I have cable.

 

[mshan]

Thanks everyone.

Just decided to call Verizon and order the all in one wireless router modem that they offer for $14.95.