The DSL-300T ADSL modem provides simple and quick connection to an ADSL broadband line. This modem provides an auto-sensing 10/100Mbps dual-speed Fast Ethernet interface for... more
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Advantages: Holds connection well. Ethernet DSL modem. Disadvantages: Quite difficult to set up initially. Fails after a while.
I bought this modem because I needed an ethernet DSL modem, and there are not that many around. It was used to go into a US Robotics Router/Access Point for both wireless and a wired network.
It was initially fairly difficult to set-up, with a steep learning curve but once understood all ran much more smoothly. The connection held most of the time, the modem only needing rebooting after power cuts and the like.
It was used in conjunction with a ... ...was upgraded to 2mbps. It performed well under fairly strenous <- 2 users always on for long periods of time conditions.
It worked fine for a year or so, before going a bit crazy for no apparent reason. The firmware was flashed, everything tried, but to no avail. The modem would not continue working. A bit of investigation through dsl forums showed this to be a fairly common occurence, many people telling the same story.
A replacement was chosen, ...
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Protocols & Specifications: ITU G.992.2 (G.Lite), ITU G.994.1 (G.hs), ITU G.992.1 (G.DMT) Annex A, ITU G.992.1 (G.DMT), ITU G.992.2 (G.Lite), ITU G.994.1 (G.hs)
Framing Format: ANSI T1.413
Networking
Network / Transport Protocol: PPPoE, PPPoA, IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces:
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x modem - ADSL - RJ-11
Manufacturer's product description
The DSL-300T ADSL modem provides simple and quick connection to an ADSL broadband line. This modem provides an auto-sensing 10/100Mbps dual-speed Fast Ethernet interface for convenient connection to a PC or Macintosh computer, a remote router or other hosts. With ADSL speed support of up to 8Mbps, a wide range of compatibility, easy installation and a tiny price tag, this modem takes your Internet and WAN connection to a new level of convenience and simplicity.
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards: FCC Class B certified, CE, UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, VCCI Class B ITE
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