I also recommend the Cisco 678. It is pretty versatile and easy to upload
new firmware. I use them with both Qwest and SBC/ASI DSL with no problems.
If only they used the standard Cisco IOS instead of CBOS.
Gilbert
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mailto:plug-discuss-admin@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us]On Behalf Of Art
Wagner
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 8:51 PM
To:
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Subject: Re: Stubborn girl strikes again!
One minor point The Cisco 678 is capable of being EITHER CAP, DMT, or
DMT lite depending upon which Bios is loaded. I have available all three
versions if required.
Art Wagner]
Craig White wrote:
> On Sat, 2003-04-19 at 12:54, Darrell Shandrow wrote:
>
>>Hi Jenny,
>>
>>If you continue to require assistance, please feel free to give me a
e-mail
>>off-list. I possess considerable experience in dealing with issues just
>>like these.
>>
>>In the meantime, here is some good information to get you started in the
>>right direction. Qwest provides its DSL service in a standard format
called
>>DMT. It is also known as T1.413 Issue2. If you purchase a DSL modem that
>>supports this format, then you are in business! Qwest now provides the
>>Actiontec external DSL modems which can be connected to your computer
>>through either the Ethernet or USB ports. Of course, if you're running
>>Linux, then Ethernet is likely the only way to go. You can purchase the
>>Actiontec from Qwest for $150 instead of renting for $5/mo. However, you
>>can purchase an alternative DSL modem. Unfortunately, then Qwest will not
>>provide tech support on the DSL modem. That's no problem if you're fairly
>>tech savvy or can easily get assistance. The Cisco 678 is a DSL modem
Qwest
>>used to provide and support. It has been discontinued last year, but
>>remains an excellent choice! Look for DSL modems on sites like ebay.com.
>>Not sure about purchasing from a store like Circuit City or Fry's
>>Electronics.
>>
>
> -----
> be very careful on DSL modems
>
> Qwest changed their hardware and now use DMT type DSL modems so make
> sure that any DSL modem that you get is DMT and not CAP (the Cisco 678
> is typically marked on the bottom)
>
> Craig
>
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