Modems that work in DSL

Forum: Networking
Topic: Modems that work in DSL
started by: MethodOne

Posted by MethodOne on Sep. 09 2005,23:00

What modems work really well in DSL? I'm interested in the brand, model number, and where you got it.

Posted by SaidinUnleashed on Sep. 09 2005,23:12

Basicly, hardware modems.

< Cheapest. Hardware. Modem. Ever. >

Posted by ryptyde on Sep. 13 2005,01:18

I am currently using a US Robotics Performance Pro 5610B,I have two of them.One I purchased from Walmart and the other at Staples here in the USA.

I also have a Best Data external modem model 56SX-92 that was picked up at an Office Max. Both modems work well with DSL and most if not all Linux distros I've tried.

Phil

Posted by palloco on Sep. 13 2005,08:28

Zoom modem worked fine on every distro i tried

Posted by MethodOne on Sep. 14 2005,02:09

Don't make the following mistake.

I went to Wal-Mart to look for a modem. I found an internal modem made by some company called Stratitec. On the package, it said:

"For Windows® 98 or later"
"For Linux® kernel 2.4 or later"
"Plug-and-Play"

Once I opened the package, it had a link to their site about Linux setup instructions. That page referenced the ltmodem drivers. I just learned that it's another soft modem. From that experience, i'll never buy another internal modem again, especially one that says "controllerless" or "for Windows only".

This time, I'll do more research before I start buying another modem.

Posted by dmizzel on Sep. 14 2005,08:00

Best Data 56k external modem v.92 model# 56spx-2 and or 56sx-2. NO PROBLEMS EVER with any linux distro that i've tried.