Actiontec GT701D Ethernet DSL Modem with Routing Capabilities
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Manufacturer: ActiontecAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: GEU003AD3B-01
Product features:
- UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE ADSL MODEM
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (3.3 Feet/1.0 Meter)
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to Mini-B Cable (6 Feet / 1.8 Meters)
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to B-Male Cable (6 Feet / 1.8 Meters)
- AmazonBasics RJ45 Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable (50 Feet/15.2 Meters)
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Customer Review: Easy Setup Won Me Over
Summary: 4 Stars
At first I was a little hesitant about buying this product. Who's ever heard of Actiontec??? I'm a brand-queen, and so I'm used to buying Cisco, Motorola, Linksys, etc. But after reading the customer reviews, I took a chance and I'm glad I purchased this product.
Here are my thoughts:
- BAD AC ADAPTER: The one big complaint I had with this product was the AC adapter -- it's weak and doesn't offer much electrical protection from power surges. I can tell because the AC adapter was unusually light. It may be my fault but I plugged this into an old and decrepit power strip. I turned off the power strip and I saw a spark! The modem wouldn't wake up (all the lights were dead). And so I substituted an AC adapter of similar capacity and the lights started blinking again. Unfortunately, after the power surge, the connection was unreliable and kept dropping out. I couldn't take it anymore and so I threw this product away and purchased THE SAME MODEL again. This new one worked flawlessly. And this time around, I got rid of the old power strip. And no, I did not ask Amazon for a refund because (1) I don't have the time nor energy to pursue it; (2) I think it's "partly" my fault because I plugged it into an old power strip that created a power surge; (3) I needed reliable DSL connection right away and so I couldn't wait for Amazon's refund process
- This DSL modem works with my Apple ecosystem and a PC. I plugged in the Apple Airport Express for WiFi access via Actiontec's ethernet connection. From there I can connect my wireless devices: iPhone, PowerBook, Lenovo laptop and my boyfriend's iPhone. I'm also using Apple's nifty AirTunes feature that outputs streaming music to my stereo system wirelessly. Everything connects together with no hiccups.
- This Actiontec model replaced my 2WIRE DSL Modem that AT&T originally supplied. That product was an unreliable PIECE OF JUNK that's always hot and randomly drops my connections. Don't buy 2WIRE!
- Yes, it works perfectly with the "AT&T DSL High Speed Internet" (as they call it) here in the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley area where I reside. And according to the manual, it also works with VERIZON's DSL service. The manual and package also clearly states that this is DSL-ONLY, not a cable modem! Hard to believe but some people get that confused, you know.
- I've owned a half dozen DSL modems over the years (I moved a lot, okay!) and this is one of the quickest setups I've experienced. Their "Quick Setup" one-page flyer was precise and to the point. They divided it into sections by service provider - "Setup for AT&T users", Verizon, etc.
- For first-time setup, you'll need the PPPoE username and password (I couldn't remember mine at first). It's a critical piece of information that you get from AT&T when you first subscribe to their service. It goes like xxxxx@sbcglobal.net. If you don't have this info then you're dead in the water and the Auto Setup will not proceed any further.
- The blinking lights in the unit are helpful at troubleshooting which connections are not working. This unit has a surprisingly small foot-print and cool (temperature-wise) to the touch.
- SOFTWARE: You can fully control this unit using your standard browser - Safari, Explorer, Chrome and Firefox (yes I tried them all just for curiosity sake) via the IP address that the Quick Setup flyer showed. The Auto Setup was easy. There's also the manual setup, but why bother? (apparently, the manual setup is for ISP's that's not one of the big boys, such as AT&T, Verizon, etc). The interface is easy and straight forward. The advanced features includes your standard firewall settings, port forwarding, website blocking, "schedule" rules, service blocking (to block FTP, email, newsgroups, web, etc), DHCP settings, dynamic routing, QoS (to prioritize certain types of traffic), etc. This thing covers basic to advance!
- SHIPS WITH: DSL modem, black AC Adaptor, black telephone line, hideous bright yellow ethernet cable, CD (for more instructions and software), Quick Setup flyer and users manual.
I hope you find my review helpful. It's not everyday you setup DSL modems and so it can be a challenge to some people. Fortunately, this product is as simple and straight forward as it gets.
Description of Actiontec GT701D Ethernet DSL Modem with Routing Capabilities
The GT701D DSL Modem is a superior-quality ADSL 2/2+ single port modem, compatible with all major DSL service providers. This product has been rigorously tested to ensure the highest levels of compatiblity and performance. Remotely manageable and preconfigured for simple setup, the GT701D Includes a double commercial-grade firewall to help keep your connection secure. (This product is the updated version of Actiontec GT701A (GEU003AD3A-01))Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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