[CTS] Re: DSL Modem

  • From: Hal Brown <brownh@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 7 May 2003 17:04:50 -0400

I'll have a look.  I just discovered that I have to use a Speedstream
(Sieman's) with SBC.  That's all that is compatible.  They go for about
$129.00.


On Wed, May 07, 2003 at 04:52:24PM -0500, Russ Blakeman duly noted:
>
>Have you checked to see what Microcenter.com and CNA at www.gocan.com might
>have - just got back from a printer prickup so I haven't looked.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Hal Brown
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 3:33 PM
>> To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [CTS] Re: DSL Modem
>>
>>
>>
>> I don't have time, or inclination for that matter to fool around
>> with Ebay.
>> This is for a client, not for me, and unless the cost is
>> ridicules, its not
>> an issue.  I can get a combo modem/router from SBC, but it's not
>> what I want
>> because it is ridicules at $400.00.
>>
>> As far as I can see, Linksys doesn't make a DSL modem.  I agree, I use
>> Linksys for nearly everything in SOHO networking.  So far no
>> problems.  With
>> more complex networks I've had to go to commercial grade NICs, etc, but
>> hardly ever.
>>
>> I'd like to buy locally, cause I need one now, but I may have to
>> order one.
>>
>> Thanks guys.
>>
>> On Wed, May 07, 2003 at 04:04:07PM -0500, Russ Blakeman duly noted:
>> >
>> >ebay is also swamped with crooks so "be careful out there" - I got my DSL
>> >modem for $10 shipped/total and it works great - surplus from an ATT ISP
>> >equipment change - these were unused spares and when they went
>> to new they
>> >sold the excess dirt cheap. No warranty but hey if it croaks I can buy 4
>> >more at that price and be right at where someone with a new one paid for
>> >just one ;-)
>> >
>> >> -----Original Message-----
>> >> From: computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >> [mailto:computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
>> >> Cuffy10@xxxxxxx
>> >> Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 3:55 PM
>> >> To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >> Subject: [CTS] Re: DSL Modem
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> In a message dated 5/7/03 1:41:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
>> >> brownh@xxxxxxxxxx
>> >> writes:
>> >>
>> >> > suggestion/experience for a DLS modem.
>> >>
>> >> eBay is swamped with modems................DSL or otherwise......
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