Difference in DSL modems?

BombTek · 07-13-2003, 07:31 PM

I have been using a Speedstream 5260/5660 DSL modem for over two years now and have had no problems out of it. I recently upgraded to a faster speed through sprint and they (without asking) sent me a new Sprint model 645M Plus DSL modem. Are there any benifits to swaping over?

**Perry_abx** · 07-13-2003, 07:44 PM

There must have been a limitation on the 'older' modem that made them send you a new one. Generally most DSL modems are limited by the bandwidth they are capable of or the type of phone line they can communicate on. (CAP... older vs. DMT... newer)

Must have been the faster speed that prompted them to send you a new one.

BombTek · 07-13-2003, 07:53 PM

I thought about that, but the speed increase was also in conjunction with me moving into my new house. At first I thought that it was an accident. Maybe they thought I was a new customer or somthing... I'll give it a try and see if I get any better speeds.. Thanks Perry

**Perry_abx** · 07-13-2003, 07:56 PM

Well you won't get better speeds if both are capable of handling the same bandwidth. Must have been a mistake then. If they are going to charge you for it, I'd call 'em and ask why they sent it.

Ec]-[oMaN · 07-13-2003, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by BombTek
I have been using a Speedstream 5260/5660 DSL modem for over two years now and have had no problems out of it. I recently upgraded to a faster speed through sprint and they (without asking) sent me a new Sprint model 645M Plus DSL modem. Are there any benifits to swaping over?

iam also using this modem on a 3mb/640k dsl line,works fine

BombTek · 07-13-2003, 09:11 PM

this modem as in the sprint or the speedstream?

Ec]-[oMaN · 07-13-2003, 09:14 PM

speedstream

BombTek · 07-14-2003, 06:37 PM

Well looks like for now I won't be switching.. that stupid sprint modem uses a x-over cable for one.. It took me 1/2 and hour to figure out why the LAN light wouldn't come on and on top of that I can't connect with it through my router.. Maybe it's sprints way of keeping ppl from networking their homes without their "home network" kit junk.. I'm going to call and see what's up..

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Perry_abx Modulator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Paul, MN - USA Posts: 5,912	There must have been a limitation on the 'older' modem that made them send you a new one. Generally most DSL modems are limited by the bandwidth they are capable of or the type of phone line they can communicate on. (CAP... older vs. DMT... newer) Must have been the faster speed that prompted them to send you a new one. __________________ Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L, Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, 2 x 1GB Kingston HyperX DDR2-1066, Palit 9600GT Sonic, Hauppauge WinTV-HVR 1600, 250GB Seagate, 250GB Maxtor, Lite-On XJ-HD166, NEC ND-2510A, Antec SLK3700BQE, Antec SP-500, LG L226WT Widescreen
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07-13-2003, 07:53 PM	#3
BombTek Good to be home... Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL Posts: 2,246	I thought about that, but the speed increase was also in conjunction with me moving into my new house. At first I thought that it was an accident. Maybe they thought I was a new customer or somthing... I'll give it a try and see if I get any better speeds.. Thanks Perry __________________ Click those ads, give what you can, keep AbxZone alive! Or I'll blow you up!!
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07-13-2003, 07:56 PM	#4
Perry_abx Modulator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Paul, MN - USA Posts: 5,912	Well you won't get better speeds if both are capable of handling the same bandwidth. Must have been a mistake then. If they are going to charge you for it, I'd call 'em and ask why they sent it. __________________ Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L, Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, 2 x 1GB Kingston HyperX DDR2-1066, Palit 9600GT Sonic, Hauppauge WinTV-HVR 1600, 250GB Seagate, 250GB Maxtor, Lite-On XJ-HD166, NEC ND-2510A, Antec SLK3700BQE, Antec SP-500, LG L226WT Widescreen
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07-13-2003, 09:11 PM	#6
BombTek Good to be home... Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL Posts: 2,246	this modem as in the sprint or the speedstream? __________________ Click those ads, give what you can, keep AbxZone alive! Or I'll blow you up!!
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07-14-2003, 06:37 PM	#8
BombTek Good to be home... Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL Posts: 2,246	Well looks like for now I won't be switching.. that stupid sprint modem uses a x-over cable for one.. It took me 1/2 and hour to figure out why the LAN light wouldn't come on and on top of that I can't connect with it through my router.. Maybe it's sprints way of keeping ppl from networking their homes without their "home network" kit junk.. I'm going to call and see what's up.. __________________ Click those ads, give what you can, keep AbxZone alive! Or I'll blow you up!!
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