PG_BC
@telus.net
| Do you get a modem/router combo with Shaw internet?
I'm currently with Telus, and once the contract ends i'd like to move to shaw
HOWEVER, the big plus being with Telus is they give you a pretty good modem/router combo for free rental, its a 2Wire
do you get anything like this with shaw or just the modem?
Thanks |
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AnonShawUser
join:2006-06-17
Calgary, AB | You only get the modem. For troubleshooting, Shaw doesn't support a router. And 2wire is junk. |
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Mike_C
join:2007-07-19
Edmonton, AB
| reply to PG_BC
Trust me. The Shaw modem and your choice of router is a far better and more reliable solution. The 2Wire is a royal piece of crap as is the Siemens that Telus offers. I have Shaw currently and I've used both of Telus' wireless gateways before and the Shaw modem with my basic Linksys wireless router has been rock solid in comparison. |
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Mick_CC
@acanac.com | I kinda think shaws service is junk. The modem they sent me had to be always unplugged after a few hours |
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AnonShawUser
join:2006-06-17
Calgary, AB | Bet you never thought of calling in and letting them know that you have a possibly defective modem, so it could be swapped out for one that doesn't misbehave, did you?  |
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acanacsucks
@shawcable.net | reply to Mick_CC
said by Mick_CC :
I kinda think shaws service is junk. The modem they sent me had to be always unplugged after a few hours
Says the person using acanac... the worst service provider in Canada |
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Its a Secret
Rabidly yours
Premium
join:2008-02-23
Calgary, AB
 ·Shaw
| reply to PG_BC
Yes, you get the modem. I had a Telus modem that I exchanged for a free Shaw modem i.e no $5/ month charge. But, have you thought that if Telus gave you the 'router', they also control the settings on it and what is allowed in?
Food for thought.
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"In the future, that which is not madatory will be illegal" |
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cableguy84
join:2006-09-12
Alberta | routers are cheap just go to best buy and get one for $60 |
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CR123
join:2006-11-04
Vancouver, BC | reply to Its a Secret
Regarding the TELUS gateway: they do lock up 'some' features of it (bridge mode most notably), and they can remotely flash the firmware. But as of now, you do have control over port forwarding, etc. No QOS though. |
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