Jungle18
join:2003-05-05
Clarkston, MI
| Westell modems with SBC Yahoo DSL
I am considering getting a second modem and (for reasons I've explained in my other posts about sync problems) would like to get a Westell.
Does the Westell 36R516 work with SBC DSL? Are there any models that I should avoid?
Thanks,
Larry |
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gdm
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join:2001-06-15
Mchenry, IL
clubs: | From what I have heard the Westell's work fine as long as the VPI/VCI is set to 0/35. Most 36R516's are and if not you can download a browser tool for the Westell that will let you change it. |
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kcazzie
One Of Jerry's Kids
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Morton Grove, IL
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| reply to Jungle18
A lot of us still use that model...Mine has been on 24/7 going on 3 years without a problem...I also have a Westell as back up...I would check this thread, has info on what you should know about your Westell... -> »Westell Modem Question
browser tool thread -> »Westell "modem browser"
[text was edited by author 2003-06-09 18:28:05] |
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kmac1
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| reply to Jungle18
Are you on a CO or RT line.
The reason is, the Westell is worth it's weight in gold on CO lines, but actually perform badly on real clean RT lines. It seems the Westell is programmed to expect a certain amount of db loss, which clean, close RT lines don't have. |
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gdm
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| said by kmac1  :
Are you on a CO or RT line.
The reason is, the Westell is worth it's weight in gold on CO lines, but actually perform badly on real clean RT lines. It seems the Westell is programmed to expect a certain amount of db loss, which clean, close RT lines don't have.
That is interesting!! Is it all Westell's or just the 36R516. i.e. does the 2100 perform bad too? |
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kmac1
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Port Neches, TX | The only one SBC used was the 516, so as far as the others I wouldn't know. |
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gdm
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Mchenry, IL
clubs: | Ken,
Thanks for that info. I could see the 36R516 having an issue because that uses an Alcatel chipset which is older.
The 2000 series for Westell use TI chipset. I would think those would work but can't say for sure. |
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