Linksys router with Quest DSL?

[Bishoff]

We are seriously thinking of switching from Cable Broadband (charter) to
Quest DSL. Can I use my existing routers (Linksys / D-Link) or do I have to
get their modem/router? I'm thinking that the output from the dsl modem is a
standard ethernet cable, right? so that would mean it should work?

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

We are seriously thinking of switching from Cable Broadband (charter) to
Quest DSL. Can I use my existing routers (Linksys / D-Link) or do I have to
get their modem/router? I'm thinking that the output from the dsl modem is a
standard ethernet cable, right? so that would mean it should work?

I assume that you mean Qwest, the main phone company in several
western states.

Most DSL modems have an Ethernet output and will work with your
existing routers. A few DSL modems have only a USB output and won't
work with your routers.

All the Qwest DSL installations that I've seen in recent years include
a combination modem/router, such as the Actiontec GT701(wired only) or
2Wire 2700 HG (wired and wireless). You don't need an additional
router with them, but both of them will work with your existing
routers. Just be sure to use a different IP address range on each
device (e.g. 192.168.0.x on the DSL modem/router and 192.168.1.x on
the Linksys router).

BTW, I like the Actiontec equipment that Qwest provides very much.
It's easy to configure and reliable.

 

[Bishoff]

Thanks! just wanted to know. I have spent hundreds on my families wireless
network and wanted to not have use their equipment if possible. I just know
if I ask them they would say "No, you must use our equip" even if I really
didn't. (their modem/router $99.99 / or $8 rental mo., Wireless usb $45.00
or $5 rental mo. laptop card $45.00 / $5 mo. you get my drift?)

Thanks again

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Thanks! just wanted to know. I have spent hundreds on my families wireless
network and wanted to not have use their equipment if possible. I just know
if I ask them they would say "No, you must use our equip" even if I really
didn't. (their modem/router $99.99 / or $8 rental mo., Wireless usb $45.00
or $5 rental mo. laptop card $45.00 / $5 mo. you get my drift?)

Thanks again

You're welcome. You need a DSL modem that's provided by Qwest or
compatible with their service. It could be a stand-alone modem, or a
combination modem/router. If you get a stand-alone modem, make sure
that it has an Ethernet output.

Your Linksys and D-Link devices are probably routers only, not DSL
modems. If so, you'll have to get a DSL modem.