Wireless Router 802.11b wifi 4 Port Hub Built in Cable Modem Built in Security High Speed Access throughout your home
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The simple all-in-one solution that delivers high-speed access and networking capabilities throughout the home or office, wired or wirelessly! Encased in RCA's new sleek design, the DCW615R is both DOCSIS and CableHome certified and supports over 250+ connections via ethernet, USB, 802.11 (Wi-Fi), and HpNA via the phone line. Complement the connection capability with a built-in router and embedded hardware firewall to protect from external security threats, and home networking is finally simple and hassle free!
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Customer Rating: Summary: Workable Modem Comment: The pros of these modems is they are cheap, got mine for $20.00.
Cons are that the modem lacks some common sense end user controls. Such as you can't turn off wireless connectivity totally. You can only change the last digit of modem's router IP address.
The modem is also try to be a bit too accomidating to your ISP. When you first connect the modem is in RG mode (residental gateway) and works as modem and a router. When the modem first connects to your ISP, it will asked your ISP what mode to be in, and the ISP can turn off the router fuction and put it into CM (cable modem) mode.
In CM mode it doesn't work well connected to another router (for example if you have a router with more advanced wireless features, VPN, or a better firewall).
I was just about to take this modem back for a refund when I figured out a back door to get it back into RG mode.
1) Get the modem talking with your ISP, once you can connect and surf fine with a direct connection on one PC....
2) Hit the factory reset button. This will put the modem back into RG mode, but your ISP will still talk to it because the MAC and serial# match.
3) Should work with your router, just remember that the modem only works on IP addresses in teh range 192.168.0.1 to 255 , so if your router has been set to some other IP like 192.168.1.1 you'll need to change it.
Don't forget to set up a password on the wireless, as it default to an open net, and the router needs a new password also.
