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Install, setup and surf with ease. This Zoom Bridge Modem is an ADSL 2/2+ modem with an Ethernet interface to a computer or a router.
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Fast Bridge Modem . Fast modem. Easy setup. Works well with AT&T/BellSouth. I bought this to replace a dead Moto 2210 received from AT&T (it was the classic Moto 2210, in that it died just a few weeks after the warranty expired). This Zoom is faster than the Moto 2210, and way faster than the old Westell that BellSouth shipped me a few years ago. The Westell was averaging 616 kbs, but this Zoom averages just under 800 kbs on the same line. Zoom is right.
I saw several web posts that said use VPI/VCI of 8/35 for BellSouth/AT&T, so I did, but I am not sure this was necessary. The Zoom instructions suggest setting the VPI/VCI only if you are using a static IP, which I am not. In any case, it works great.
It does not have a built-in router, but that is by design. If you have your own router, this is actually better, because the setup is easier. But you do have to follow the instructions to access the modem from your web browser, because the modem does not support DHCP. Just manually set your ftp to use IP address of 10.0.0.4, and then you can acess the modem at IP 10.0.0.2.
Fast Bridge Modem . Fast modem. Easy setup. Works well with AT&T/BellSouth. I bought this to replace a dead Moto 2210 received from AT&T (it was the classic Moto 2210, in that it died just a few weeks after the warranty expired). This Zoom is faster than the Moto 2210, and way faster than the old Westell that BellSouth shipped me a few years ago. The Westell was averaging 616 kbs, but this Zoom averages just under 800 kbs on the same line. Zoom is right.
I saw several web posts that said use VPI/VCI of 8/35 for BellSouth/AT&T, so I did, but I am not sure this was necessary. The Zoom instructions suggest setting the VPI/VCI only if you are using a static IP, which I am not. In any case, it works great.
It does not have a built-in router, but that is by design. If you have your own router, this is actually better, because the setup is easier. But you do have to follow the instructions to access the modem from your web browser, because the modem does not support DHCP. Just manually set your ftp to use IP address of 10.0.0.4, and then you can acess the modem at IP 10.0.0.2.
Zoom 5615 ADSL2/2+ Bridge Modem Reviews
Fast and trouble free . Easy to configure. Been working flawlessly for just over a year now (was on Verizon, now Fairpoint). Works fine with my Linksys WRT54GL (Running DD WRT 24, SP1).
Fast and trouble free . Easy to configure. Been working flawlessly for just over a year now (was on Verizon, now Fairpoint). Works fine with my Linksys WRT54GL (Running DD WRT 24, SP1).
Zoom 5615 ADSL2/2+ Bridge Modem Opinions
A Better Modem.. . Zoom works with iMac. iMac documentation is on the disk. Zoom's Support is immediate and effective. Yes, I did call for assistance to setup the connection. Zoom allows tweaking: 1. You may use a Password to start it, or not, by System Preferences to Network. 2. The connection may be always open. 3. Zoom may be ticked to maintain Connection every 30 minutes. 4. Zoom will lie flat on the desk. Zoom has excellent eye appeal. Zoom has the perfect product at substantial savings.
A Better Modem.. . Zoom works with iMac. iMac documentation is on the disk. Zoom's Support is immediate and effective. Yes, I did call for assistance to setup the connection. Zoom allows tweaking: 1. You may use a Password to start it, or not, by System Preferences to Network. 2. The connection may be always open. 3. Zoom may be ticked to maintain Connection every 30 minutes. 4. Zoom will lie flat on the desk. Zoom has excellent eye appeal. Zoom has the perfect product at substantial savings.
works perfectly . I bought this modem to replace a failing Netopia 2241N, which after about a year of use had begun to lose sync -- first occasionally and then constantly.
The Zoom 5615 works flawlessly with my Netgear WNDR3700 Wireless-N router and AT&T (Southeast) DSL service. Over two weeks so far, and not a single loss of sync or dropped PPPoE connection. If you have AT&T DSL, consider investing in one of these rather than the Netopia/Motorola modems provided by AT&T, which I (and many other users, from what I read online) found to be short-lived junk.
The Zoom 5615 works flawlessly with my Netgear WNDR3700 Wireless-N router and AT&T (Southeast) DSL service. Over two weeks so far, and not a single loss of sync or dropped PPPoE connection. If you have AT&T DSL, consider investing in one of these rather than the Netopia/Motorola modems provided by AT&T, which I (and many other users, from what I read online) found to be short-lived junk.
Cons Review
Terrible Web Interface No PPPoE . I ordered this modem along with a new wireless router to replace my SBC/AT&T-issued 2Wire modem/router. The web-based interface is absolutely terrible. After more than 30 minutes of waiting for some indication of progress, I cancelled the automatic configuration and entered the API and VCI values manually. This was actually not straightforward since, after writing the configuration to the firmware, the modem appears to revert back to the automatic configuration setting. I finally figured out the trick (I don't remember the exact sequence since I returned the modem a few weeks ago) and was able to establish an ADSL connection. The whole process took almost three hours.
Unfortunately, I could never authenticate with the ISP. The modem did not have an option to select PPPoE, which is something I specifically looked for before buying the modem. After looking more closely at the manufacturer's product sheet, I found the small print: PPPoE requires 3rd-party client software.
I returned the modem in exchange for an Actiontec GT701D, which I was able to configure in about 15 minutes.
I am a computer engineer and I have been writing embedded software for the past 11 years. I have seen my share of thrown-together user interfaces and the Zoom's web-based configuration utility is one of the weakest I've seen.
Unfortunately, I could never authenticate with the ISP. The modem did not have an option to select PPPoE, which is something I specifically looked for before buying the modem. After looking more closely at the manufacturer's product sheet, I found the small print: PPPoE requires 3rd-party client software.
I returned the modem in exchange for an Actiontec GT701D, which I was able to configure in about 15 minutes.
I am a computer engineer and I have been writing embedded software for the past 11 years. I have seen my share of thrown-together user interfaces and the Zoom's web-based configuration utility is one of the weakest I've seen.
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Product Details
EAN : 0726947109230UPC : 726947109230
MPN : 5615-02-00BG
Brand : Zoom Telephonics
Binding : Electronics
Manufacturer : Zoom Telephonics
Publisher : Zoom Telephonics
SKU : DH56150200BG
Studio : Zoom Telephonics
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