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    DSL modems?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Peon, Feb 13, 2011.

  1. Peon

    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    Is there such a thing as a standalone DSL modem in this day and age? I had DSL about 10 years ago and had a standalone modem at that time (which plugged into a separate router), but most ISPs nowadays give out these cheap and crappy modem/router hybrid devices (the ISP I'm considering uses 2Wire).

    If such a thing still exists, what, exactly, is the technical term that I should use to ask for one when I order the service?
     
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    They're just called DSL modems. I have a 2Wire with Wireless-G built in and it works fine.

    dsl modem - BestBuy
     
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  3. 3Fees

    3Fees Notebook Deity

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    I have 2wire as well, works well , yes there standalone dsl modems :

    D-Link DSL-2540B 24Mbps Downstream, 3.5Mbps Upstream ADSL2/2+ Modem with 4-Port

    D-Link DSL-2640B 24Mbps Downstream, 3.5Mbps Upstream ADSL2/2+ Modem with Wireless

    Check newegg,,,

    Cheers
    3Fees

    Standalone DSL(dry-loop dsl) means no telephone service(voice) bundled with the Digital Subscriber Line (DSL).

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_DSL#United_States
     
    3Fees, Feb 14, 2011
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  4. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    There are both combo devices not standalone modems.

    Standalone modem has two ports- one for WAN and one for LAN. If it has a switch and/or wireless than it's a combo.
    That said I don't see a point in avoiding modems with wired routers- it's easiest to but one and use an external router connetce3d to it.
     
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