D-Link DSL-520B Modem - Modem (RJ-11, RJ-45, 3.5 Mbit/s, 24 Mbit/s, ADSL: Multi-Mode, ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU-T G.992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A, ITU-T G.992.2 (G.lite)..., ATM Adaption Low type 5(A) AL5) -

Been using this for a few days now. Setup was a snap but skip the CD if you can-just navigate your browser to the setup page. This product is easy to configure and if you're an advanced user, you can play with several other settings-just make sure you know what you're doing. Simple setup will get you going. Now that i'm with a smaller ISP i dont have to worry about renting modems from Bell again. Speed of internet connection is about the same as what i was getting with a Bell modem-no issues there. All in all, a good purchase at a great price! I would recommend it.

I bought this DSL modem to replace a Westell 327W DSL modem/wireless G router that I got when I signed up for my Verizon home DSL six years ago. We live in a rural area and are toward the end of the recommended distance from the switching station for a DSL line. The Westell was very unreliable and would drop out the connection to the internet regularly and often needed to be re-booted to reconnect. It was especially bad when the weather was less than a perfect sunny day. This unit, the 520B is rock solid. I have had it for about a month so far, during which time we have had severe rain and thunderstorms - including lightning strikes - and it has not even skipped a beat. The unit was easy to install with the included software and it automatically self-updates via the signals sent from your ISP so it is a true "set it and forget it" kind of device (as it should be), but access to manually configure the unit is great also should you ever need it. The VPN pass through feature is faster and more reliable than the Westell was - much needed for me as when I telework I have to connect into the company network via a VPN connection. I have a Linksys EA 4500 wireless router connected to the modem and the two work flawlessly together as well. The EA 4500 is the hub of a fairly complex wired/wireless home network with multiple wired nodes, two router/wireless access points, an eight port switch and one wireless signal repeater/range extender. At maximum usage, there are four computers, two wireless printers, two Android phones and two Android tablets on the network running through the network and utilizing the modem at once and I never sense any traffic hitches or slow down issues. I am very pleased with this product in both price and performance.

worked out of the box. came with a cd. who has a cd drive any more? works a lot cooler than my old unit. quite happy.

Fills a very specific need, it does what you get it for.

If you subscribe your DSL service from Frontier Communications, be aware! Frontier has a policy in place that doesn't allow you to use your own equipment, hence the monthly rental charge for their equipment will stay on your bill, no matter if you use their's or your own equipment. I call it "rip off, gouging or whatever you want to call it (to use Mr. Trump's words)". Again, they found a way to reach into your wallet. There is no regulation / law about this in place. ** The D-Link modem works as expected, though. ** Makes it harder to return! I called Frontier prior to purchase of this modem, since I have my own router with built in WiFi and wanted to use it. Frontier provides a modem with built in WiFi (Netgear) and charges you a hefty rental fee. When I asked if I can use my own modem to save the rental fee, I was told that I could use any modem that has an RJ11 (telephone receptacle). What they conveniently forgot to tell was that they still will charge the rental fee. This I learned when I inquired about the return of their equipment. In other words, it is useless to purchase a DSL modem replacement, the charge stays on your bill. I am writing this so that other Frontier subscriber are aware of this dubious business of Frontier Communications! I complained about the forced rental to our State senator and others in this trap should do the same. What happened to freedom of choice?