iAMaCAT
join:2009-11-03
Carrboro, NC
|  [Wireless] Linksys ADSL modem/wireless router combo
Hi all,
New here...first post.
I have recently moved from England and am going to have att dsl service and chose not to use their equipment. I am having a bugger of a time finding a dsl modem/wireless router combo. Does the Linksys WRT160N fit this bill or is it just a wireless router?
Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
BTW, I have mac and windows xp machines.
Cheers! |
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Phil
Rojo Sol
Premium
join:2001-06-11
Camarillo, CA | The WRT160N is a router only, not a modem. Why didn't you want to use AT&T equipment? I'd at least get a modem from them which you can bridge and let the router handle authentication to the ISP, DHCP, etc..
Welcome to the DSLReports. |
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iAMaCAT
join:2009-11-03
Carrboro, NC
| Hi, thanks for your reply.
Didn't take the att modem or wireless gateway because I figured I could get a better deal on equipment I was familiar with. They wanted $87 for modem and $100 for wireless gateway.
What I didn't count on was the networking products I used in the UK not being available here! 
I can still order the att wireless gateway and may still do that if necessary.....
Cheers! |
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Phil
Rojo Sol
Premium
join:2001-06-11
Camarillo, CA | The fact that they charge for that equipment certainly changes things. I've used AT&T in the past and the equipment (modem) was always free with a 1 year contract. You got to keep it after that. Have you considered eBay for a used one? |
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iAMaCAT
join:2009-11-03
Carrboro, NC
| Yes, the charge was really what put me off. I could have received a rebate for the full price with the next level of dsl service, but with an international move I can't really afford that monthly outgoing just yet...
Ebay is a good idea...can I be cheeky and ask if you have any suggestions on equipment?  |
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Phil
Rojo Sol
Premium
join:2001-06-11
Camarillo, CA
 ·Verizon FIOS
| Last time I used AT&T for DSL was in 2000-1 so I can't make a recommendation. I still have 1 or 2 of the old Westell modems that I used, but I don't know if they'd work now. Hopefully someone will chime in on your other thread: »[DSL] ADSL modem/wireless router combo |
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iAMaCAT
join:2009-11-03
Carrboro, NC | Thanks anyways mate. |
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e_dub
franknbeans
Premium,VIP
join:2001-08-12
kickin ass
| Try finding a modem that auto detects VPI/VCI, unless your familiar with changing this setting. AT&T's VPI/VCI is 8/35. (well atleast in Atlanta) Broadxent 8012 modem does this. |
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