Is there such a thing as a standalone DSL modem in this day and age? I had DSL about 10 years ago and had a standalone modem at that time (which plugged into a separate router), but most ISPs nowadays give out these cheap and crappy modem/router hybrid devices (the ISP I'm considering uses 2Wire).
If such a thing still exists, what, exactly, is the technical term that I should use to ask for one when I order the service?
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They're just called DSL modems. I have a 2Wire with Wireless-G built in and it works fine.
dsl modem - BestBuy -
I have 2wire as well, works well , yes there standalone dsl modems :
D-Link DSL-2540B 24Mbps Downstream, 3.5Mbps Upstream ADSL2/2+ Modem with 4-Port
D-Link DSL-2640B 24Mbps Downstream, 3.5Mbps Upstream ADSL2/2+ Modem with Wireless
Check newegg,,,
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Standalone DSL(dry-loop dsl) means no telephone service(voice) bundled with the Digital Subscriber Line (DSL).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_DSL#United_States -
Standalone modem has two ports- one for WAN and one for LAN. If it has a switch and/or wireless than it's a combo.
That said I don't see a point in avoiding modems with wired routers- it's easiest to but one and use an external router connetce3d to it.
DSL modems?
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Peon, Feb 13, 2011.