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Telmex modem question
need some tech advice - can I replace my Telmex Infinitum modem with a better unit without running into any setup nightmares?
Telmex unit has been working fine - just looking for ways to get more bang for my bucks.
No need for angry comments, guys - this is just a technical question.
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I don't know what the Mex ISP companies do but COX here in San Diego requires that I give them the modem ID # before they will allow it to operate on
their network.
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Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc  | need some tech advice - can I replace my Telmex Infinitum modem with a better unit without running into any setup nightmares?
Telmex unit has been working fine - just looking for ways to get more bang for my bucks.
No need for angry comments, guys - this is just a technical question. |
I don't know much about modems and I'm curious. What are you looking for, faster throughput or more wifi distance between the modem and the computer?
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When my phone/internet was installed TELNOR installed a combo modem/router........I have the same question, but since it seems to work, don't want to
screw things up
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from what I read on the forums, the Telmex modem is of low quality and it does not allow for maximum usage of bandwidth. Some aftermarket
modems/routers promise to remedy that. That's what I would like. And I would like feedback from someone who has gone the same route. Mainly because I
hear that configuration of a non Telmex modem/router is a beach.
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It is a beach. If you replace the modem you will need to configure it to the telmex settings. Telmex has help pages, in spanish. My modem is a p and p
and it still need to be configured. Took me a frustrated hour. I found no advantages to this set up. Telmex modems vary. The old style with the
external antennae worked the best for me.
Easy way is to plug your new router / modem / AP, into the telmex modem, this will increase your broadcast range from modem to your devices.
Cross posted from tb.
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I would agree that just connecting a second wireless router is the best solution. I have been running that setup for several years and it works fine.
My second router is a TP-Link with an external antenna.
We did have one Infinium router die but Telmex just gave us a new one.
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From a company that "flashes" routers with open source firmware. This company specializes in optimizing routers with VPNs. Not cheap. I have no
experience with them; I am just putting this link here to see if it can answer some of your questions.
http://www.flashrouters.com/blog/2015/02/03/best-options-for...
Here is another link on that site that covers the advantages of a dual router setup.
http://www.flashrouters.com/blog/2011/06/03/advantages-of-dd...
The way I read it; you pretty much have to stick with your Telmex router if it is a DSL modem/ router, and run a second router BEHIND it.
Or, if all you want is to increase the range of your wifi network, there are extenders that do this.
It doesnt appear possible to increase your actual up/download speeds in excess of what Telmex limits you to.
[Edited on 7-26-2015 by Hook]
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So, I am having a similar but different problem
I have WiMax in San Felipe and they lock down the ability to log into the modem to do port forwarding. I know the username, but need to know the
format for the password. I have heard several options, but so far, no go.
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The reason I am interested is the P-nche Telmex modems (2) would get hot and then slow down (thus a second modem would do no good). Current one is
working but sure would like something more reliable.
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| Quote: Originally posted by rts551 | The reason I am interested is the P-nche Telmex modems (2) would get hot and then slow down (thus a second modem would do no good). Current one is
working but sure would like something more reliable.
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it's like a valve that doesn't let enough volume through - a second valve after the first wouldn't solve anything
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You would need to bridge the Telnor modem so the DSL signal is passed through to the other modem. You will need to contact Telnor and get an English
speaking rep who will tell you what has to be set in the new modem so it becomes the broadcast point. It has been done and they will help.
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I have exchanged my modem at Telmex twice in the last five years. Both time it was a piece of cake. Plug it in, search for the signal, enter the
code, (which is printed right on the new modem) and surf. Easy
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