I have a Wirespeed DSL modem from Verizon and was wondering if I could get higher speeds from a DSL modem(I am using XP Professional btw) that I could buy at the store? Some people were telling me ...

A device used to connect a single computer or a network to a telephone company digital subscriber line (DSL) service for Internet access. DSL is faster than analog dial-up but significantly slower ...

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You’ve got your DSL connection. You’re using an ISP-provided DSL bridge (aka DSL modem). Your LAN is routed through one computer that accesses the Internet with network address translation (NAT) or ...

Question: I'm really confused by all the ads about high-speed Internet connections. I know they're way faster than a 56Kbps (kilobit per second) modem, but I'm not clear on what the speeds really are.

If you’re a DSL user with a bad case of box clutter, here’s some good news for you. Another vendor is offering a DSL modem/wireless router combo, combining two devices into one. Actiontec just ...

You can connect a DSL modem to a D-Link router by using an Ethernet cable and then entering your DSL username and password. Most DSL modems have a built-in router ...

I'm having dropped packets on my DSL line and my ISP (CavTel) doesn't want to tell me what LAN IP my modem is set to. Is there a way to determine this, given the MAC address? I would just reset to ...

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Computer industry security experts believe they have discovered a vulnerability in certain high-speed modems manufactured by Alcatel, the French communications equipment giant. Though only theoretical ...

Q. My Verizon DSL modem-router combo doesn't offer enough Wi-Fi range. Can I replace that with a better model? A. Yes, although Verizon doesn't make that option at all clear. Its support site is ...