I'm going to be getting DSL from ATT but I didn't buy the equipment from them (overprice, ty warranty, etc), but I don't know what I need to get. I guess I need a modem, the wireless thingie (n-draft I think) and cables? I've really no clue. Can I get some advice?
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I've always heard linksys to suck.
And for DSL you also need to have the telecom demarc (the point where all the phone lines join and are switched to optical fiber) very near your house (<3.5km) or the connection is certain to suck. -
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And the telcom demarc is not where all the phone lines are switched to fiber optic.
The demarc is the point where the responsibility changes from the telephone company to you--in a home, usually the outer wall.
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For the ADSL modem, I recommend using a Netopia 2241-VGx that I bought from Keenzo for $37.39 ( http://www.keenzo.com/showproduct.asp?ID=694580). It is much more responsive than D-Link's flagship DSL modem, the DSL-2320B, and warms up quite a bit so make sure to put it in a well ventilated place. -
I think they'll always provide you the Siemens/Motorola modem, it's included with the service. Any router is probably just fine, for example I have the Netgear WGR-614NA picked it up for about $16 shipped. Very important tip ... plug both your modem and router on the same power strip... and use the on/off button from the power strip, you know when you turn them on and off, insted of the on/off button from the modem. A lot of DSL modems tend to fail when you use the on/off power button a lot. Remember to set your WPA key to 42 characters minimum, don't use a short key.
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However, if you do decide to get the Motorola 2210, make sure to let it have enough ventilation. It appears that the small case doesn't allow enough ventilation so make sure to keep it fanned or at least well ventilated.
Reading from your description, you should just get whatever router is on sale. It seems that standard G is already good enough for what you want to do. I don't really think you need N at all since the extra speed will do you no good and is just a plain waste of money. -
This Belkin router appears to be a very low price and highly rated wireless router.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10730619
It is just plain vanilla wireless G and will serve what you want to do just fine.
By the way, I just wanted to ask you just one more question. Do you have a wireless phone? If you do and it is in the 2.4 GHz band, it will interfere with your Wifi connection.
ATT DSL: What equipment do I need router/modem?
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by octavia, Aug 3, 2009.