Does the Verizon DSL modem-router have wired ports (in additionto the wireless router)?
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From: Raoul Watson on 19 Jul 2010 22:29 Judy Zappacosta wrote: > On Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:39:46 -0400, terrable wrote: >>> If Verizon is making you buy a DSL modem then just buy one on Ebay. There is >>> a glut of Westell 327W DSL modems so you can buy one for less than $20. >>> If you don't like Westell DSL modems, then look for an ActionTec. > > (Fixed the newsgroups to the recommended list.) > > I didn't realize that we didn't have to buy the DSL modem from Verizon and > pay their setup fees. I never had DSL before because I was always more than > 18,200 feet from their central office but now I moved to just over 13,000 > feet so they said I was within range. > > As suggested, I called them today at 877-896-3389 to ask the BRAND of > modem/router but they only have the automated system available on Sunday, > which told me the modem/wireless router already shipped, so I'll know soon > enough if it has 4 wired ports or just one or even none as the saleslady > told me (which I just can't believe). > > I will call Verizon DSL tomorrow but can you give me some ammo. > Can I refuse the modem/wireless router they send me and just buy my own? Yes you will have wired ports... if they supply one it's not worth buying your own unless you want to upgrade to let's say wireless N which provides faster access. I use the Belkin and love the speed. I clock mostly close to 300kbps and also gigabit access through the ports. |