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If you are looking for a random DSL modem, and you are considering a SpeedStream 5100, you should be aware that there are two kinds of them. There is the SpeedStream 5100, and the SpeedStream 5100B. The B, I believe, has a USB port and supports a 'router' mode. (This mode can make things slightly annoying if you already have a router, which might be interested in its IP address). The vanilla variety does not have a router mode. You need to get your computer or your router to use PPPoE to dial a connection. This isn't particularly difficult either. In fact, many people in the know probably prefer the 'bridge' mode. However, if you are setting up your DSL connection for the very first time, and you're using a bridge-mode-only 5100, and your ISP isn't really aware that such a bridge-mode only model exists, and their tech support keeps trying to get you to connect to 192.168.0.1 (which will never work) instead of just giving you PPPoE credentials, it can be really annoying to spend an hour fighting on the phone to get them to give you registration credentials of something like "attreg@att.net / attreg". Thanks a bundle, SBC-is-now-AT&T! But I digress. Anyway. Modem works fine.Read full review
There are 2 different types of speedsteam 5100 dsl modems. Part number 060-E141-A08 is a bridge modem only, there is no internal ip address to access any GUI interface. This modem only bridges over the dsl signal to the computer or router and the computer or router must authenticate the username and password to your ISP. This modem can also be distinguished by only have 4 lights on the front of the modem and there will be no sticker on the bottom showing the ip number and no modem access code. (#2) The second type of speedstream 5100 has a part number of 060-E142-A02. This modem has the internal ip to access the GUI to configure it to authenticate pppoe or be used as a bridge modem. This modem can be distinguished by having 5 lights accross the front and will (or should) have a sticker on the bottom stating the ip address and the modem access code.Read full review
Purchased this to replace a 2Wire modem which I did for a previous location. Hated 2Wire. Also have purchased this product before and have been extremely satisfied with this product. Item arrived in a very timely fashion and just as described. I just plugged it in, made all the appropriate connections & configurations, and got right up to speed. Using in conjunction with Linksys wireless router for AT&T DSL. I have not had a need to usea any other modem.
The Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5100 DSL Modem is working excellent for me here in Sacramento, CA to connect to AT&T DSL service. One note, I am using it in conjunction with a Linksys WRT54G wireless router in PPPOE mode in order to 'login' to AT&T because the modem is not configurable by itself. This is OK with me because I was planning to use the wireless router anyway as a means of wirelessly connecting my laptop to the internet.
Something is broken inside and rattles when the modem is moved. It works but the loose internal part concerns me. The picture shows a mounting stand. It was not included and I can not use it in a vertical position as planned.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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