Requesting a New "Replacement" modem

[firemandude]

How would I go about getting rid of my Westell 6100 in exchange for a Westell 7500 ?  I have the 6100 hooked to a router (D-link) and I have to power cycle the router everyday to get my laptop to work. I'd rather just have the Westell 7500 Dsl modem/wireless router combo.  Also, how much will Verizon charge me for the modem ?

[giorfida]

The Westell 7500 is really no more stable... in fact may be even less stable than the 6100.  I may have to wait until my 'welcome to verizon' bonus gift card arrives, and waste it on a Linksys modem/wireless combo myself

[dslr595148]

#1 In your DI-524, go to Home -> WAN

#2 Since you have PPPoE selected (most likely Dynamic PPPoE), what is the Maximum Idle Time?

#3 Is Auto-reconnect, enabled?

OR depending on the hardware version and fimware of this router, what is the Connection Mode?

Note: In your router, not in the emulator(s) listed.

http://support.dlink.com/emulators/di524/h_wan_poe.html

http://www.support.dlink.com/emulators/di524_revD/403/h_wan_poe.html

http://support.dlink.com/emulators/di524_revc/h_wan_poe.html

^^

[mechanics600]

I have had a Verizon supplied Westell 2200 modem for six years and it works fine for my speed of 5mbps+.  I did receive a new 6100G modem from Verizon and it also works well.  A recent visit from a field tech about speed problems resulted in some info about a non Verizon Westell 327W modem as being the best.  He specifically mentioned ebay as a source and emphasied getting the NON Verizon version.  He mentioned that the newer Verizon modems have protection circuitry which may cause some instability.

[firemandude]

I went into the DI-524 settings and "Dynamic IP Address" was selected. I tried to change it to PPPoE and after I did I could no longer connect to the internet. After I did change it I noticed that "Auto Reconnect" was enabled and "Max Idle Time" was set at zero, but as I said I could not connect to the internet.

[dslr595148]

Ok, upon reflection I take that back.

#1 Go to http://www.dslreports.com/faq/13600

#2 And follow that FAQ.