Can I buy a modem at the store?
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Al1776 @ 26th May 11:23PM:
Can I buy a modem at the store?

I have an ancient Speedstream 5xxx modem (not sure the model). It won't last forever. When it dies, is there a modem I can buy at a store (Staples, Frys, etc.) that will work... instead of waiting for ATT to ship me one.

By the way, what modem is being used now? (In Northern California)

Thanks,
Al
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Catmando @ 9th Jun 11:12PM:
Re: Can I buy a modem at the store?

YES AT »store.att.com/ :)
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Myhrddin @ 29th Aug 12:03PM:
Re: Can I buy a modem at the store?

I replaced mine with a D-Link that I couldn't be happier with. Here's are some from Newegg.

DSL-2320B
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···25112003

DSL-2540B
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···25112005

DSL-2640B
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···25112006

I got the 2320b because I like to keep my home networking separate from the modem. And use the modem in bridge mode so I can still have my router take care of the log-in process.

So, there's a few more options for you. You'll need to do what works best for you since I've discovered this is a very personal thing.
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Al1776 @ 29th Aug 01:00PM:
Re: Can I buy a modem at the store?

said by Myhrddin :

I replaced mine with a D-Link that I couldn't be happier with. Here's are some from Newegg.

DSL-2320B
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···25112003

DSL-2540B
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···25112005

DSL-2640B
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···25112006

I got the 2320b because I like to keep my home networking separate from the modem. And use the modem in bridge mode so I can still have my router take care of the log-in process.

So, there's a few more options for you. You'll need to do what works best for you since I've discovered this is a very personal thing.
Interesting that you like this modem because many of the reviews say they can't get it to work with ATT... and this is an ATT forum.

I like the idea of all-in-one so perhaps I'll order one and give it a try and see what happens.

Thanks for the post.

Al
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secondbase @ 9th Sep 08:32PM:
Re: Can I buy a modem at the store?

This is a little late but Best Buy sells an ATT/Yahoo DSL DSL modem package from 2Wire for about $85.
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secondbase @ 9th Sep 08:33PM:
Re: Can I buy a modem at the store?

This is a little late but Best Buy sells the ATT 2Wire DSL modem package for about $85.
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loudon @ 10th Nov 09:17PM:
Re: Can I buy a modem at the store?

I replaced my speed streem last year with a Zoom X6. It is a combination modem/wifi router. I have been very pleased and have had fewer problem than with the speed stream
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