What DSL modem?(Bellsouth)

[democracyking]

I'm getting DSL from Bellsouth and I was wondering what a good DSL modem would be to use with their service. I don't mind PCI modems or external but I don'y want any USB modems. I need help because their "recommened" modems list doesn't help. Brand and model would be most helpful. Thanks in advance.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: democracyking
I'm getting DSL from Bellsouth and I was wondering what a good DSL modem would be to use with their service. I don't mind PCI modems or external but I don'y want any USB modems. I need help because their "recommened" modems list doesn't help. Brand and model would be most helpful. Thanks in advance.

Well, if you are getting DSL from BST for the first time it's hard to compete with FREE. They will supply you with whatever Ethernet Modem they are pushing at the time. You will have to pay for it up front but then you get a full refund for it via rebate or credit on your bill.

If you don't want to mess with Rebates or be force fed a DSL Modem by the Phone Company and would like to go your own route there are number of DSL Modems that would work by simply putting in BellSouth's VPI and VCI numbers which is 8/35. Then you select either PPPOa or PPPOe and you're set.

The Zoom X3 (Ethernet only) and Zoom X4 (Ethernet and a USB port live at the same time) work on BellSouth with no problem. I am running an X4 now for 100 straight days without even a hiccup.

Dave

PS - USB is not as bad as it used to be. The Zoom 5510 USB Modem does all of the connecting for you, no more drivers to crash etc. The Modem works just like a Router so it is great for Apple Computers as well.

 

[FracturedSoul]

If you are looking for a modem/router combo I would suggest a Caymen 3220H, handles PPPoE WAN RJ-11 interface with 4 10baseT ethernet ports. GREAT line statistics. You'll need to do a firmware upgrade... also Speed Touch Home's are good bets but you'll need to put a native PPPoE client on your box. Contact Preston at the following email address, I bought my Caymen from him and after the firmware update was a happy camper. May or may not have Caymen's but should have STH's, sales@texascpesales.com

 

[rw120555]

PS - USB is not as bad as it used to be. The Zoom 5510 USB Modem does all of the connecting for you, no more drivers to crash etc. The Modem works just like a Router so it is great for Apple Computers as well.

Can you elaborate on that? How exactly would you connect multiple machines? The specs for it say "Supports up to 16 simultaneous ATM virtual connections" -- what exactly does that mean? You'd still need an always-on pc, wouldn't you? Thanks.

 

[kehi]

I would either go with the Cayman or the Alcatel Speedtouch Home or Speedtouch Pro. You can find these in for sale/trade and you can them off of ebay as well. Also, This is an awesome site to visit once installed. Full specs on modems offered by Bellsouth and those available are here and another informational page on the Speedtouch Home is Here. Hope this helps


BTW: I have been on Bellsouth DSL for over 3 years and it is a very reliable service