Only one Buffalo N600 Router?
Looks like only ONE was available. This should have been a WOOT-OFF item!
I agree, that was quite a let down.
Yes, a let down. I would have pulled the trigger if it was available.
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Yes, a let down. I would have pulled the trigger if it was available.
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Same. Been looking for this router as well 
The AirStation router & bridge is quite nice, if you like Buffalo products. I bought it the last time it was here and I am getting terrific throughput via the bridge (my SlingBox has never been happier!). It also supports DD-WRT, even though you might have to dig in the forums to find that out. It is simultaneous Dual-Band 2.4/5.0ghz with the 5.0 being the super-speed AC standard. The 2.4 band is multi-channel up to 450. That’s a tad more than that N600 is capable of. I am also able to connect to the AC band on this router with 5.0ghz-capable wireless N devices (albeit at a slightly slower speed than full AC).
I was thinking about buying a router for dial-up but on further consideration, I guess an external modem would be more practical. That way if the desktop’s modem goes, I have a spare that can be used with the desktop or the laptop.
Still waiting on a VDSL modem to pop up :(.
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Still waiting on a VDSL modem to pop up :(.
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What do you mean? “Verizon DSL”??
Excuse my ignorance, but I would like to order the: “TP-LINK TD-W8101G 54Mbps Wireless ADSL2+” for my Verizon DSL dry-loop line.
Anybody know if this will work for my application???
Thanks so much for any info on the matter!!
Come on WOOT, you’ve got to do better than this. The TPL-306E2k is over at newegg for $46 with free shipping, or Amazon for $45 with free shipping, OR I can get it here on WOOT for only $48 with $5 shipping. Of course that does qualify me for free shipping on everything else I buy in the next 24 hours…
[MOD: Both sites are showing about $53 for me now.]
I got mine last time for $35 before Woot decided to up the price to $48, I guess I was one of the lucky ones.
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What do you mean? “Verizon DSL”??
Excuse my ignorance, but I would like to order the: “TP-LINK TD-W8101G 54Mbps Wireless ADSL2+” for my Verizon DSL dry-loop line.
Anybody know if this will work for my application???
Thanks so much for any info on the matter!!
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VDSL is a newer (much faster) standard of DSL only really present in heavily urban areas. It’s effectiveness fades over distance from the ISP routing station, so its only really feasible in high population densities. It’s been around for years, but woot has never offered a modem for it :(.
I cannot offer a definitive answer for you because I do not know what a “Verizon dry loop line” is. However…
The modem you are looking at is for plugging into a phone jack. Once you plug it into a phone jack, you call your ISP and get them to tell you the “PPPoE” credentials for your account (they are usually reluctant in my experience, but if you tell them you are installing your own modem, there is not much they can do besides give you the info).
These are used to configure the router (instructions hopefully included to show you where to enter this information)
Ultimately if you want a surefire answer, you would need to find someone who knows what a Verizon dry loop line is and knows IT. At that point I would just say call Verizon, give them the model number, and let them figure out if it will work for you.
Thanks so much for your reply, it was quite helpful!!
BTW, “DryLoop DSL” refers to a DSL service that is data ONLY; no phone or cable.. Just DSL.
Thanks again for taking your time to reply!
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VDSL is a newer (much faster) standard of DSL only really present in heavily urban areas. It’s effectiveness fades over distance from the ISP routing station, so its only really feasible in high population densities. It’s been around for years, but woot has never offered a modem for it :(.
I cannot offer a definitive answer for you because I do not know what a “Verizon dry loop line” is. However…
The modem you are looking at is for plugging into a phone jack. Once you plug it into a phone jack, you call your ISP and get them to tell you the “PPPoE” credentials for your account (they are usually reluctant in my experience, but if you tell them you are installing your own modem, there is not much they can do besides give you the info).
These are used to configure the router (instructions hopefully included to show you where to enter this information)
Ultimately if you want a surefire answer, you would need to find someone who knows what a Verizon dry loop line is and knows IT. At that point I would just say call Verizon, give them the model number, and let them figure out if it will work for you.
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So if my AT&T modem is having issues and going offline, I can buy the all in one modem router and all will be well?
Hmmmm. I’m wondering about the DSL modem too. I have CenturyLink/Qwest DSL and would like to not pay that monthly modem rental fee. But this modem is not listed on their site specifically. Has anyone tried this or know if it’ll work with CenturyLink?
i know it looks confusing. but basically means 500mbps on the Powerline side, and Gigabit on the Ethernet side. that’s a big plus. since most of the powerline adapters out there are only 10/100.
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Come on WOOT, you’ve got to do better than this. The TPL-306E2k is over at newegg for $46 with free shipping, or Amazon for $45 with free shipping, OR I can get it here on WOOT for only $48 with $5 shipping. Of course that does qualify me for free shipping on everything else I buy in the next 24 hours…
[MOD: Both sites are showing about $53 for me now.]
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My bad, should have given the links:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156390&Tpk=TRENDnet%20TPL-306E2K&IsVirtualParent=1
It does look like Amazon has raised their price since my original post.
Just got it for $23 on woot… or 28 with shipping.