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    verizon dsl modem question

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by ihavenofate, Jun 3, 2008.

  1. ihavenofate

    ihavenofate Notebook Evangelist

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    hi, we need a modem for verizon at work because when my boss ordered the package and everything, she forgot to order a modem. now verizon is charging $100 for the modem. can i get a modem from somewhere else and run verizon dsl through it?
     
    ihavenofate, Jun 3, 2008
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  2. Wirelessman

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    Yes, you can, as long is a DSL modem.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 4, 2008
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    ihavenofate Notebook Evangelist

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    i see. because a while ago, we tried to use the verizon modem for earthlink dsl, but it wouldnt work. the modem doesnt have to be specific to the ISP?
     
    ihavenofate, Jun 4, 2008
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    Nope, a modem is a modem, just ask Verizon which modem they were going to send you and check it out at radio shack or best buy, or online.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 4, 2008
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    the only specific thing i could see...would be maybe with the earthlink...the modem that wouldn't work wasn't PPPoE capable...
     
    A#1, Jun 5, 2008
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