Re: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products

2003-08-14 Thread Larry Cook
FYI, I placed my order for GSInet DSL Wednesday, picked up the modem/router and signed the agreement Thursday, and Dunbarton Telephone was out today (Friday) to hook me up. All in less than 48 hours! Can Verizon even come close to that? As mentioned, static IP address and no reverse DNS. I

Re: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products

2003-08-01 Thread Dan Jenkins
I've used GSInet DSL since it became available (about 3 years, IIRC). I've had various speeds from 128k to 1.5Mbps. Pros: * Service has been reliable. I don't recollect any interruptions at all. * Static IP. * No restrictions on any traffic. * Never had any problems with DSL modem. (Note: I

Re: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products

2003-08-01 Thread Bill Sconce
Dan Jenkins wrote: [...] plug I will recommend MV Communications (www.mv.net or 629-) first, if it is available. I've worked with them for years and will always push them. They have always been a joy to work with. Technically knowledgable, very accomodating. /plug

Re: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products

2003-08-01 Thread Larry Cook
Dan Jenkins wrote: Cons: * No reverse DNS for IP numbers. I've asked. They've never understood the question. What are the implications of this? I will recommend MV Communications (www.mv.net or 629-) first, if it is available. Unfortunately, they don't list Dunbarton, probably because we

RE: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products

2003-08-01 Thread Travis Roy
Dan Jenkins wrote: Cons: * No reverse DNS for IP numbers. I've asked. They've never understood the question. What are the implications of this? Some FTP sites will not let you connect, some web sites won't let you into secure information.. For some reason they use the DNS name as proof

Re: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products

2003-08-01 Thread Larry Cook
Travis, Travis Roy wrote: Dan Jenkins wrote: Cons: * No reverse DNS for IP numbers. I've asked. They've never understood the question. What are the implications of this? Some FTP sites will not let you connect, some web sites won't let you into secure information.. For some reason they use the

RE: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products

2003-08-01 Thread Travis Roy
Can you give me some example sites? I will then follow up with them to show them the problem it causes. Sorry no, I had a problem back when I used M1 and I lost my reverse, it took me MONTHS to get them to fix it, but I don't remember the site that was giving me trouble.

RE: Opinions on GSInet DSL and/or Actiontec DSL modem/router products

2003-07-31 Thread Travis Roy
I have MV Communications for my DSL with a Westel DSL modem like this: http://ebay3.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_aba3457ed36aef8e5393e11d18815f4b/i- 1.JPG No PPPoE crap, the TOS/AUP is basically don't spam, don't bother other, other then that we don't really care. I pay $85/month for 768/768