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(More customer reviews)Recently I bought this Verizon DSL Gateway, which is really an Actiontech GT704WG that's made specifically for Verizon DSL users. My service was working intermittantly with my six year old Westell so at first I bought a Netgear Wireless N router/modem, but neither I, nor Netgear, nor Verizon could get it to work. I returned the Netgear and bought this one, plugged it in, connected the cables, turned it on and in 30-45 seconds I was up and running. No calls to support, no fiddling around with it, it just worked. Also it stopped the intermittant disconnects that I was getting with the Westell. (I have some static in my phone line but this does not seem to affect this gateway as it did my Westell.)
I'm running two (wired) PCs and one (wireless) laptop on it. I did have to type in a new WEP address when I fired up my laptop, but the process was very easy. When the laptop booted up, it said that it found a new network and needs the WEP address, then it opened a window for me to type in the address. There was a card that came with the modem that said this would happen and told me the address was on the bottom of the modem. I typed in the numbers and was online with my laptop in seconds. This is useful cause no one can use your wireless service unless they know the WEP address, so it's a good thing.
It does look a little cheap and who knows how long it will last, but for three days now I've been enjoying fast - trouble free internet service. The box says it will ONLY work with Verizon DSL service though.
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Verizon DSL GatewayItem #: T12720. The Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway is really many devices rolled into one. It's a full rate ADSL modem that's upgradeable to the faster ADSL2/2+ protocol. It's a router, capable of networking up to four computers, via embedded Ethernet ports, with a minimum amount of hassle. And, it's a wireless device, allowing your customer to have the freedom to connect to the Internet without being anchored by cables or cords, surfing at more than 5 times the speed of older devices.The Gateway's modem engine is ready for the future. Already ADSL2 compliant, it will soon be possible to upgrade to ADSL2+, DSL standard that enhances modem performance by tripling the available bandwidth (from 8Mbps to 24Mbps). Say goodbye to stuttering, pixilated video streams and the endless wait while downloading large files. There's more room for voice data, as well, so you can offer low-cost Internet telephone conversations. Once the upgrade to ADSL2+ is available it can be done remotely, your customers won't need a Ph.D to get them up to speed.To help with setting up the Gateway, Actiontec has developed ground-breaking Installation Buddy. A step-by-step visual setup guide, the Installation Buddy provides simple, straightforward instructions for procedures that were once the province of IT professionals. Now, you can eliminate most of the confusion inherent with installing DSL modems or gateways. With this Wireless DSL Gateway, your customers will get it all: flexibility, simple installation and trouble-free operation. Product Description: Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway with 4-port Router - wireless routerDevice Type: Wireless router + 4-port switch (integrated)Form Factor: ExternalService Provider: Verizon WirelessDimensions (WxDxH): 8.3 in x 5.5 in x 1.5 inData Transfer Rate: 54 MbpsFrequency Band: 2.4 GHzRouting Protocol: RIP-1, RIP-2, static IP routingData Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE
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