-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Shoot! -My modem is not good for wyfi?

  • From: "recklessmaverick@xxxxxxxxxx" <recklessmaverick@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:34:02 -0400

Is Verizon different somehow from other DSL providers?  Do they require 
the combo unit for some reason I know nothing about?

Don

Gman wrote:
> Greywoulf,
>     Finding a wireless modem/router unit that can be used for a Verizon DSL 
> connection is likely going to take a bit of 'forum hopping' to track down 
> how others have solved this dilemma.  Then, you will have to consider 
> availability and features between any units that rise to the top.  I'm quick 
> backlogged right now, so you may want to start the hunt yourself and chime 
> in as you come across questions or possible solutions.  My approach to this 
> is usually to go straight to Google and just enter a few keywords like 
> 'wireless modem combo Verizon' (sans quotes) and see what comes up.  The 
> quality of the hits I get often direct me to modify the search terms a bit. 
> For instance, a lot of hits about connecting them (instead of locating model 
> numbers) might prompt me to add '-install' (sans quotes) to the end of the 
> search term string to remove all references to the installation of the 
> units.  That might not be the best example, but it should give you the idea 
> that a minus sign directly in front of a term will prevent hits that contain 
> it.
>
>   
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