Dawg52
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I have a 2Wire845 wireless modem router that I use with my ATT dsl lite internet service. The lite version is the only service available from ATT in my area. Anyway, up until just a few days ago I could stream Netflix programming with good success and youtube videos with decent success. Now both are spotty at best. Web surfing is still fast. Moving around on forums like this one is as fast as ever.
I talked to ATT support today and they said my line appears fine, but they have seen some problems with this modem after being used for a period of time. I ran an internet speed test and got an A rating compared to other consumers in the country. This modem was installed in 8/2010 by an ATT rep btw. My question.....does it sound like a modem problem or something else? ATT suggested buying a new 2wire router either from them or from another source as they support the brand. Of course they said they couldn't guarantee it is a router problem.
Just looking for opinions. I've seen 2wire routers similar to what I have for $50 new or 1/2 that for a refurbished. Some geek sites suggest going with a different brand, but then I lose tech support with ATT. A novice like me needs plenty of support.
I talked to ATT support today and they said my line appears fine, but they have seen some problems with this modem after being used for a period of time. I ran an internet speed test and got an A rating compared to other consumers in the country. This modem was installed in 8/2010 by an ATT rep btw. My question.....does it sound like a modem problem or something else? ATT suggested buying a new 2wire router either from them or from another source as they support the brand. Of course they said they couldn't guarantee it is a router problem.
Just looking for opinions. I've seen 2wire routers similar to what I have for $50 new or 1/2 that for a refurbished. Some geek sites suggest going with a different brand, but then I lose tech support with ATT. A novice like me needs plenty of support.