Reddit reviews Netgear Broadband ADSL2 Plus Modem (DM111PSP-100NAS)

We didn't buy a modem/router combo because of the trouble we had with the ones provided by CenturyLink.

Here is the modem and here is the router.

$150 well spent honestly (but you can probably get them for less if you shop around).

Define custom firmware? Are you looking for something that will run DD-WRT or Tomato?

I don't know of any Modem/Router Combos that support DD-WRT. If you want something like that then you should just get a plain Jane modem like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085MRFVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oFO3BbXMJZYSJ

Or use whatever your ISP gives you and just put it in Transparent Bridge mode and use whatever router you want that supports custom firmware.

> As described your AT&T modem/router is the NAT device, and as you have acknowledged they are garbage. If you have U-Verse TV

• Don't have U-Verse TV
  
• I wasn't successful in making ATT-garbage be modem-only
  
• Unfortunately I bricked a couple ER-L 3s in that troubleshooting process (I just RMAed one, [ I was given a script to try and repair the other ] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Ubiquiti/comments/5wq2wr/i_have_2_erls_and_now_i_cant_connect_to_either/deceqvy/?context=3) )
  
• [ I purchased another modem ] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085MRFVW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 )
  
• hopefully, modem will be compatible with U-Verse and I can get an Edge Router Lite 3 working again.

You merely indicated that you wanted to plug straight into your PC, so neither of these suggestions have wifi capabilities...

I used a Netgear DM111PSP for years and even hooked one up recently for a neighbor (past year or two) and it's running without any issues. It's fairly straightforward, not many bells and whistles. Might be a bit of an effort to find one new, tho... I think the DM200 is the upgrade/replacement model nowadays?

I haven't personally used a D-Link DSL-520B but, based on some cursory searches, it also appears to also be a decent option. I'd probably give it a try if my current modem went on the fritz.

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Hope this helps.

Happy Hunting!

I see. Would 1 of these work? They seem really cheap, so maybe they're bad quality?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Westell-Modem-Router-6100-DSL-ADSL-ADSL2-PPPOE-NAT-Firewall-Security/253515873366?epid=1666429047&hash=item3b06b93c56:g:Zj0AAOSw5E5atar1

https://www.ebay.com/itm/ACTIONTEC-M1000-DSL-ADSL2-MODEM-CENTURYLINK-NO-ADAPTER-ONLY-UNIT-FREE-SHIPPING/332415413014?epid=111102541&hash=item4d6580ab16:g:uUcAAOSwfjRZ5Yig

https://www.amazon.com/Netgear-Broadband-ADSL2-Modem-DM111PSP-100NAS/dp/B0085MRFVW/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1522890112&sr=1-8&keywords=adsl+modem

or would I be better off getting a pricier one such as one of these?

https://www.amazon.com/Actiontec-Wireless-N-Modem-Router-GT784WN/dp/B004NBZ98K/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1522890112&sr=1-3&keywords=adsl+modem

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Non-Cable-Gigabit-Ethernet-DGND3700/dp/B005276QSQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1522890112&sr=1-5&keywords=adsl+modem

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-ADSL2-Modem-Router-TD-8816/dp/B0037D922Y/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1522890112&sr=1-10&keywords=adsl+modem

Router was bought 4 years ago:
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Wi-Fi-Gigabit-Router-WNDR4300/dp/B008HO9DK4/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1510894337&sr=1-2&keywords=netgear+router
Modem was bought 2 years ago:
https://www.amazon.com/Netgear-Broadband-ADSL2-Modem-DM111PSP-100NAS/dp/B0085MRFVW/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1510894205&sr=8-23&keywords=netgear+modem
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