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		<title>Faulty Linksys AM300 ADSL Modem Replaced With D-Link DSL-520B</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:44:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alvin Lim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am going to give a review on Linksys AM300 modem. Not really a full review but rather more on personal experience using it. After I have come back from my hometown on last week, the ADSL modem at my current house is broken down without any faulty signal. It is able to connect to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>I am going to give a review on <strong>Linksys AM300 modem</strong>. Not really a full review but rather more on personal experience using it. After I have come back from my hometown on last week, the ADSL modem at my current house is broken down without any faulty signal. It is able to connect to Linksys by Cisco <strong>Wireless Router WRT55AG</strong> in Local Area Network but not the internet connection. The culprit of the problem that I suspect is the firmware problem. All the username and password configuration has been reset to nothing, and the current time is always defaulted to year 2003. Other part still working fine such as power adapter, LED, and so on.</p>
<p>So, I have strong evidence of the fault problem already and I go to bought a new ADSL Modem D-Link DSL-520B. Why I choose D-Link? Because the price is very cheap and should be under price because I can buy two of these if I am going to buy a Linksys ADSL modem again. Well, many people and reviews said Linksys by Cisco is a very good brand. I guess every hardware has its lifespan. That is the reason I don&#8217;t go and buy the most expensive one.</p>
<p>The internet speed is slowing down and unstable before I change to new <strong>D-Link DSL-520B</strong>. After it is replaced, the internet speed is going back to normal and fast enough compare to last time. So, I would say Router Modem is one of factor to improve internet connection speed. D-Link modem has simple configuration and solid body. It gives an impression of that even it is drop to the ground, it will not break or crack easily. The durability is the point here. I have experience using D-Link for two times in my life and I would say it is a trusted router modem I ever used before.</p>
<p>I still like my Linksys by Cisco Wireless Router WRT55AG as it has solid and durable body cover too.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1419" title="Linksys AM300" src="http://www.limfy.com/wp-content/Uploads/2010/03/IMG_1175-300x225.jpg" alt="Linksys AM300" width="300" height="225" /></p>
<h3>Linksys AM300 Technical Specifications</h3>
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<li><strong>Model:</strong> AM300</li>
<li><strong>Standards:</strong> IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, G.992.1  (G.dmt), G.992.2 (G.lite), G.992.3, G.992.5, T1.413i2, USB 1.1</li>
<li><strong>Ports:</strong> Power, Line (ADSL), LAN (1), USB (1)</li>
<li><strong>Buttons:</strong> Reset</li>
<li><strong>Cabling Type:</strong> UDP CAT 5 or better, Phone Cable  (RJ-11), USB cable</li>
<li><strong>LEDs:</strong> Power, Ethernet, USB, DSL, Internet</li>
<li><strong>UPnP able/cert:</strong> Able</li>
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<h3>Linksys AM300 Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)</li>
<li>Enhanced security management functions: NAT/NAPT, Port/Packet  Filtering, MAC/IP Address Filtering, DMZ Hosting, Virtual Server, ALG,  IGMP Proxy</li>
<li>Easily configurable through your networked PC’s web browser</li>
<li>One 10/100 Auto MDI-X LAN switch port, one USB port and one ADSL  port</li>
<li>Support for RFC1483, PPPoE and PPPoA connections</li>
<li>SPI firewall with Denial of Service attack prevention</li>
<li>Supports traffic and event logging</li>
<li>Supports VPN Passthrough for IPSec, PPTP and L2TP protocols</li>
<li>Supports SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) for synchronizing  with Real-Time server</li>
<li>Static and Dynamic routing (RIP1 and 2), SNMP, DDNS</li>
</ul>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1420" title="D-Link DSL-520B" src="http://www.limfy.com/wp-content/Uploads/2010/03/IMG_1178-300x225.jpg" alt="D-Link DSL-520B" width="300" height="225" /></p>
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<h3>D-Link DSL-520B Specifications</h3>
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<ul>
<li>Bandwidth Control (64K/128K/256K/512K)</li>
<li>PVC/VLAN port mapping (bridge mode)</li>
<li>IGMP snooping 32 multicast groups</li>
<li>NAT rewall</li>
<li>MAC Filtering</li>
<li>Packet Filtering IP/ICMP/TCP/UDP</li>
<li>Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)</li>
<li>Intrusion Detection</li>
<li>System/Log</li>
<li>User Authentication PAP RFC 1334</li>
<li>User Authentication CHAP RFC 1994</li>
<li>DMZ</li>
<li>Ethernet to ADSL Self-Learning Transparent Bridging</li>
<li>Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) RFC 792</li>
<li>IP Static Routing</li>
<li>Routing Information Protocol (RIP, RIPv2) RFC 1058, RFC 1723</li>
<li>Network Address Translation (NAT) RFC 1631</li>
<li>Virtual Server, Port Forwarding</li>
<li>NAT ALGs (optional): MSN/AOL/Yahoo Messenger, FTP, SNMP, CUSEEME, Real Audio, MIRC, SIP, ICQ, games</li>
<li>DHCP server/client/relay RFC 2131</li>
<li>DNS Relay, DDNS</li>
<li>IGMP proxy v.3 supported</li>
<li>Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP)</li>
<li>Much more..</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Modem Router or Wireless Router Buying Tips</h3>
<ul>
<li>Many of your friends are using the same brand without having any problem for years</li>
<li>Very less cases of hardware broken down issue</li>
<li>Don&#8217;t buy the most expensive or most attractive design modem &#8211; Unless you are really buying their cool design</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to Use Your Router Properly</h3>
<ul>
<li>Turn it off when no one is using it.</li>
<li>Put it under a cold room temperature to avoid overheat</li>
<li>Boost the signal of your <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/8-tips-to-boost-the-signal-from-your-wireless-router/" target="_blank">Wireless Router</a> or from <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Boost-a-Router-Signal" target="_blank">WikiHow</a>, or <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/athome/setup/wirelesstips.aspx" target="_blank">Microsoft</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p>My internet connection speed has boost to 100% now after replaced with the new ADSL router. The half dead old Linksys ADSL modem is dragging me with its slow connection speed. I would say I am satisfy for the replaced so far.</p>
<p>Do you have any experience using Router Modem or Wireless Router? Share your opinion on the best ADSL Modem Router or Wireless Router you ever used before.</p>
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