Giving Consumers a Choice in DSL equipment since January 24, 2003
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Contract......No Rental fees
YOU own your modem.
You don't buy phones or Dial up Modems from the Phone Company so why would you buy a DSL Modem from them?
*** 5 Exciting DSL Modem Models to choose from: ***
Model 5515 Ethernet ADSL Bridge Modem - External ADSL Modem with Ethernet Interface
Model 5554 X5 Ethernet/USB ADSL Modem - External ADSL Modem/Router/Gateway/Firewall/4-port Switch with Ethernet and USB Interfaces
Model 5551 X4 Ethernet/USB ADSL Modem - External ADSL Modem/Router/Gateway/Firewall with Ethernet and USB Interface
Model 5560 X3 Ethernet ADSL Modem - External ADSL Modem/Router/Gateway with Ethernet Interface
Model 5510A USB ADSL Modem - External ADSL Modem with USB Interface for Windows Computers
Full Rate Adaptive ADSL Annex A modem (8 Meg Downstream 1 Meg Upstream)
Easy plug-and-play installation
Ethernet interface and modem's feature set maximize system stability and problem-free operation
Works with most computer operating systems, including Windows, Macintosh, Linux
Security features include PAP, CHAP, and password-protected system management
Two RJ-11 phone jacks, including one filtered jackModel 5515 Datasheet (.pdf file)
Price: $69
External ADSL Modem/Router/Gateway/Firewall/4-port Switch with Ethernet and USB Interfaces
all the features of the X4 PLUS a 4 Port Ethernet Switch built in!
Full rate Adaptive ADSL Annex A modem (8 Meg Downstream 1 Meg Upstream)
Built-in router provides shared Internet access for a maximum of 253 concurrent users
Built-in 10/100 four-port Ethernet switch
Allows concurrent use of Ethernet and USB ports for Internet sharing
NAT firewall
Security features include user authentication, PAP, CHAP, and password-protected system management
Logs and controls all incoming and outgoing Internet traffic
Works with most computer operating systems, including Windows, Macintosh and Linux
One RJ-11 phone jackModel 5554 Datasheet (.pdf file)
Price: $89
External ADSL Modem/Router/Gateway/Firewall with Ethernet and USB Interface
Full Rate Adaptive ADSL Annex A modem (8 Meg Downstream 1 Meg Upstream)
Built-in router provides shared Internet access for a maximum of 253 concurrent users
Allows concurrent use of Ethernet and USB ports for Internet sharing
NAT firewall
Security features include user authentication, PAP, CHAP, and password-protected system management
Logs and controls all incoming and outgoing Internet traffic
Works with most computer operating systems, including Windows, Macintosh and LinuxTwo RJ-11 phone jacks, including one filtered jack (DSL Microfilter built-in)
Model 5551 Datasheet (.pdf file)
Read MyGamer.com Review here (.html file)
Price: $79
External ADSL Modem with Ethernet Interface
Full Rate Adaptive ADSL Annex A modem (8 Meg Downstream 1 Meg Upstream)
Built-in router provides shared Internet access for a maximum of 253 concurrent users
Ethernet Interface to connect to Network Card, Ethernet Switch or Router
NAT firewall
Security features include user authentication, PAP, CHAP, and password-protected system management
Logs and controls all incoming and outgoing Internet traffic
Works with most computer operating systems, including Windows, Macintosh and LinuxTwo RJ-11 phone jacks, including one filtered jack (DSL Microfilter built-in)
Model 5560 datasheet (.pdf file)
Price: $69
USB ADSL Modem
Full Rate Adaptive ADSL Annex A Modem (8 Meg Downstream 1 Meg Upstream)
Easy plug-and-play installation
Compact, space-saving design
Built-in Point-to-Point protocol stack improves system stability
Works on both Window and Macintosh
USB port powered to eliminate power adapter clutterModel 5510A Datasheet (.pdf file)
Price: $59
Press Releases & Product Reviews:
Feb 2004: Welcome Qwest Users changing from CAP to DMT.
* Note - Qwest just opened up their DSLAM ports to 1 Meg up. Current Generation of Zoom chipsets will do Full 1 Meg Upstream Unfragmented, simply set the Zoom modem to the following:
MTU=1520, MRU=1520 and MSS=1460 - you will get a 1500 byte MTU.
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July 28, 2003 Verizon tests and approves Zoom Model 5551 X4 DSL Modem for use on the Verizon DSL Network.
Approvals have been submitted December 2003 for BellSouth & Qwest
Feb 17, 2003 The Zoom USB DSL Modem wins the Web User Gold Award The only DSL Modem to get 5 Stars
7-28-2003 Verizon Tests and Approves Zoom ADSL Modem for use on their DSL Network
4/14/2003 Zoom USB DSL Modem Model 5510A releases New Firmware that allows it to work on both Macintosh & Windows OS.
3/25/2003 Zoom X4 DSL Modem features XBox & PC Connectivity at the same time
2/17/2003 Zoom ADSL Modem Receives Webuser Gold Award
1/24/2003
DSL Modems Direct Goes LivePress Release archives - click here
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Product Reviews:
DSLModemsDirect Review for Zoom X4 Model 5551 ADSL Modem + Gateway + Router + Firewall
DSLModemsDirect Zoom 5510A USB Modem Review
including the now Famous No Wire Home Run page:
No wires to run and no DSL Filters all over the house, the Zoom X3 and X 4 DSL Modems have a DSL Microfilter built into the Modem eliminating the need for any other filters in the house.
* This method also works for any DSL Modem using one DSL Microfilter external to the Modem.
* Newer Models will no longer have the Built-in Filter
EZLan.net - Great Website on Network Configurations with Q&A.
DSLReports.com - Very popular site for Regionalized DSL information.
Glossary:
CPE: Consumer Product Equipment - What your Modem is called by your ISP/Phone Company
Modem Not On Supported List: Phone Company way of playing Politics with your money. All DMT type DSL Modes are made to a standard just like a Telephone.
2-1-2004: DSL set to overtake cable in U.S. deployment, click on above link to see News story
Politics
5-28-2005 U.S. drops to 16th in Worldwide High Speed Internet deployment and falling
According to the latest ITU data, we're now sixteenth. The U.S. ranking is something ITU and OECD researchers attribute to a lack of a cohesive government infrastructure policy - but free-market fans and incumbent supporters attribute to geography. The data indicates there are 11.4 broadband subscribers per every 100 U.S. inhabitants.
3-25-2005 - A sad day for the U.S., FCC says U.S. consumers must purchase Voice service from the Bell Companies to get DSL service. Broadband report
1-19-2004 U.S. drops to 11th in Worldwide High Speed Internet deployment and falling Other nations zip by USA in high-speed Net race
LaBelle Management fights a poky dial-up Internet connection every morning to see how 13 restaurants did the day before. The company in Mount Pleasant, Mich., can't get high-speed Internet to all its 46 restaurants and hotels in Michigan and Indiana because it is either unavailable or too expensive. "I dread dial-up," says tech chief Michael Reed. Far away in South Korea, consulting-business owner James Rooney surfs the Web 50 times faster than the best connections available to LaBelle. Fast Internet in Seoul is so cheap and widespread, he says, it's "like running water."
Despite its economic and political might, the USA is falling behind other nations in arming consumers and small businesses with a key economic tool: high-speed Internet access, also known as broadband. The USA ranks 11th worldwide in broadband use, according to a recent United Nations report, behind such places as South Korea, Hong Kong and Iceland.
Spreading fast Internet access in the USA is so critical to long-term economic might that TechNet, a group of top U.S. tech CEOs, says it's the 21st-century equivalent of landing a man on the moon. "I'm just amazed how far behind we are," says Sung Won Sohn, chief economist at Wells Fargo.
South Korea's $50 billion program first linked 80 major cities and towns with superfast cable. Then, the government launched high-speed video services, such as telemedicine.
In the USA, broadband has been slowed by a patchwork of federal and state regulations.
Moreover, major phone companies didn't want to invest in broadband because they feared the FCC would force them to lease lines to high-speed rivals.
Within two years, he hopes all of LaBelle's properties have high-speed service.
By then, he can only imagine how cheap and widespread it will be in places like South Korea.
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Other Links:
Online Web friends and other Links - Companies or Consultants that have links to us.
Anandtech.com and The Forums at Anandtech.com
Massive site for all Kinds of Computer related Links
Also other DSL Links including DSL Speed Test Links.
Fujitsu Hard Drive Test Utility and Lawsuit Settlement details
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May 2005 New Internet Technology by Niklas Zennstrom that created Kaaza launches Skype
Make and receive calls to ordinary phones with your computer. www.skype.com
Articles on Skype
Testimonials
1-8-2004
Dave,
I have several friends getting in on the DSL wagon here soon
and I will be telling them that the ZOOM modem is the way to go...
Thanks for you time and your assistance,
"BIG" John Gonzales
Click here for more Testimonials
Many thanks to many satifisfied customers for taking their time to write about their experiences with the Modems
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