DSL modem purchase

[DVOM]

Does anyone know of a good online store to buy a DSL gateway modem?

[Sarrkazztic]

Myself personally I would buy a dsl modem that does not have the gateway built into it and get a separate gateway/firewall. check out www.newegg.com

[Ivanothername]

Does it matter if it's online? Just make sure you buy a well renowned modem make... and bear in mind some are harder to set up than others, so read up on reviews first...

I use a little ZyXEL 630 (USB extrernal) and it's fast, easy to set up and great for a non-network installation... l'd recommend it to anyone...

There were a few on ebay recently for just $10.00 which is very good value...

Ivan

[DVOM]

Thanks for the responses. Since this is for a client who uses Qwest who couldn't get the modem to us in time, I thought I'd better go with a model that they "support".

BTW, Qwest informs me that that no other modems will work. It seems to me that any DSL modem should work.

[Murf]

Sure they want you to buy the modem from them. I see on there page that:

Discontinued Qwest DSL Modems – Support Only
Qwest does not currently offer these modems to new DSL customers;
however, we will continue to provide existing customers with ongoing
modem support.

Intel® Pro/DSL 2100
Intel Pro/DSL 2200
Intel Pro/DSL 2100, 2200, 3200 Modem Information for Windows XP
Cisco® 675
Cisco 678

Which tells me several different DSL's will work.

[Ivanothername]

Get QWEST's technical datasheet for their requirements and grab the PDF modem spec files off manufacturers websites in order to rank compatability for yourself...

I know l can change iSP with my ZyXEL and adapt it to differing connection protocols...

My iSP also tried to flog me a D-Link 200i Dsl modem... l did look it up first and found it wasn't even still being manufactured, l was told they couldn't support me on the ZyXEL too, but it was really absolute bull because installation and configuration was easy...

British Telcom also had a habit of one time of insisting UK DSL subscribers all bought and used the Alcatel "frog" external USB modem their CD-ROM supported... but l successfully used a PCi connexant card instead...

The choice should be yours, not theirs!

Ivan