High Performance Router + Cable Modem

Actiontec GT704WG Wireless DSL Gateway GS583AD3B-01 Routers & Gateways - Wireless

Amazon Sales Rank: #686 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Actiontec Model: GS583AD3B-01 Platform: Windows Format: CD Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 3.88" h x 9.20" w x 11.63" l, 2.75 pounds Includes Wireless DSL Modem, User's Manual included on CD-ROM, Quick Start Guide, Ethernet Cable, Power Cord, and DSL Cable Full-rate ADSL 2/2+ modem, 4-port switch and wireless G router Compatible with all major DSL service providers Rigorously tested to ensure the highest levels of compatibility and performance System Requirements - Ethernet or 802.11b or 802.11g wireless connection; MS Win 98

Why the GT724WGR? Built-in DSL modem + router — ADSL2+ modem and router combined create a complete connectivity and home networking solution for DSL Internet customers Faster downloads, Faster gaming — Provides industry leading technology to ensure your connection to the Internet is maximized. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill DSL Modem, this is Actiontec Quality. Share Internet connection — With 4 ports of 10/100 Ethernet, and fast Wireless, your computers, Internet TVs, BluRay Players, Game Consoles, iPod/iPad/iPhones, and other WiFi devices will have blazing fast connections. Everything you need is included in one easy to use, yet incredibly powerful device. AutoConnect — Simply connect the Actiontec GT724WGR to any computer, open up your browser, and click auto-connect. The GT724WGR does all the rest. No CD, no confusing instructions, just the best rated installation process in the industry. Compatibility — Works with all major DSL Internet service providers (ISPs) including AT&T, Verizon, Qwest, CenturyLink, Frontier, and more. The Actiontec GT724WGR is a full featured wireless ADSL router modem that integrates a DSL modem, router, and wireless networking in one box. Simply connect this intelligent DSL modem to your DSL connection, then plug in your computers for an instant home network. The auto-configure tool does all the rest. So, share your broadband connection with anyone in your digital home and enjoy the ease, speed, and reliability of this powerful solution. It works in nearly any DSL Network including Verizon, Qwest, AT&T, Frontier, and CenturyLink. The GT724WGR DSL Modem has been rigorously tested to ensure compatibility with all major DSL providers. It adheres to leading DSL standards, ensuring a quick and painless connection to your DSL provider. It just works. Just read the reviews. What's in the box? The Actiontec GT724WGR Wireless DSL Modem Kit contains the following: GT724WGR Wireless DSL Modem Ethernet Cable Power Cord DSL Cable Quick Start Guide Actiontec's Powerline products Actiontec has a full line of powerline products, each slightly different depending on your needs   Actiontec Product ADSL 2/2+ Works with DSL service? Works with cable service? # Ports Networking GT724WGR Yes Yes, all of them No 4 Wireless 802.11G GT724R Yes Yes, all of them No 4 Wired GT701D Yes Yes, all of them No 1 Wired More Key Features Bit Swapping DHCP Server Option Compliant with DSL Forum TR-48 Rate and Reach Requirements DMZ Hosting DNS Proxy Server Dynamic Rate Adaptation Independent upstream and downstream data rate provisioning Mac Address Cloning Multiple PVC supported NAT Services Blocking Port Forwarding Real-time diagnostics

Most helpful customer reviews 65 of 66 people found the following review helpful. Note on a Verizon DSL customer through deutscherhififan good for Rick W's review below. Otherwise I would have returned this great router. If you have a Verizon DSL customer, you may not directly connect to a Verizon DSL service due to the WAN IP lease expiration Rick problem described below. However, after disconnecting the old Westell modem and wait a couple of hours, had the lease on the WAN IP server had expired and Verizon issued a new WAN IP to the new router. From that point, the automatic setup worked like a charm. My advice: 1) no customer of Verizon phone - they are clueless about this issue, 2) not make ActionTec customer service - they said that the router simply does not work with Verizon 3) disconnecting the old modem, the night before your new ActionTec appears. So you're ready to go. In addition, Rick V under the router does not support WEP encryption, but only ENCRYPTED WAP is not actually correct because the "Advanced Wireless Set-up option" allows you to choose which type you want encrypted. Now that is out of the way I can be summarized as follows: - The installation is really easy (even for Verizon customers, if you follow my advice) - The scope is great. My router is on the first floor and I still have 54 speeds on the second floor in an opposite corner of the house - the documentation is good - the layout is very intuitive - just with all the g router, you can receive wireless interference from cell 2, 4 GHz I would like to position the router and receivers away from a phone base station - I was able to recover some space on my desk due to the integrated nature (modem and router) for this product - already large antenna can be replaced by one of your own if you feel inclined to do it (is screwed) - the router is a little larger than many other routers, but on foot he really does not matter - it was easy to reach the service person a client's life, however, they do not know about the issue of lease Verizon WAN IP so I can highly recommend this modem / router. 55 of 57 people found the following review helpful. Hardest part of installation was opening the box! By Bruce A. Pinkham Jr. My SBC (now ATT) DSL Modem 2Wire broke one night, and I needed a new DSL modem STAT. The store had three wireless DSL Modem-with 4 port switches, and after a while of deliberating, I choose Actiontec, over two slightly better known brands (zoom and diamond) I recognized zoom, from analog phone modems in years past, and diamond, from video cards in years past, but never heard of Actiontec I had no clear cut winner in my hand, but the ActionTec had a copyright date of 2008, the other two had a 2007, and the Package box info seemed very complete, so I figured newer is better, right? And I had 30 days to return it, so why not! VERY HAPPY with my decision. Cannot comment on the Zoom or Diamond, so please do not infer that they are bad, but the ActionTec GT724WGR worked perfectly, and it took minutes to set up. I was afraid that there was some kind of "secret" settings for my ATT DSL connection, and that a "generic" DSL Modem would not work. I followed the very simple, and easy to follow instructions, and I was amazed that I was up and running in a few minutes! The only tricky part, was that I had to remember my SBC user ID and password (NOT MY YAHOO id, but my SBC login id!) While my primary job deals with computers, both hardware and software, and I have done this for almost 20 years, I have to say, that I needed NO EXPERT knowledge to connect the Actiontec DSL Modem to my pc and access the internet again It worked fine with my VPN connection to work, and I password protected my wireless access. I get slightly faster internet speeds, but we are talking a few per cent, as ATT has the final say as to how fast my DSL connection is. I have not tried the wireless.