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Great while it works
The 2701HG-B has pretty much all the features you might want in a gateway, as long as you're good with 802.11g wireless speeds. It is still supported by AT&T, so they can't automatically dismiss you when you call with a DSL line issue, although they likely will say that it's probably the modem because it is too old. The 2-Wire lets you reserve IP addresses to devices, so you can set up port forwarding to a device without actually setting a fixed IP on the device. That was handy for a VOIP adapter. The diagnostic screens are extensive, and you can find full operating manuals online - often a problem with AT&T modems. In a side-by-side comparison on a DSL line with speed issues, the 2-wire achieved significantly higher download speeds than an old Westell modem, somehow able to suck more packets through the wire.
The 2-Wires are plentiful and cheap, but I have had poor reliability - having had one used gateway conk out after about a year, and another two eBay buys that worked out of the box, but lost connection after a few hours. That kind of reputation gets you back to the situation where AT&T tech service will try to turn any line problem into a modem problem, and sell you a new gateway for $100. It took over 2 hours on the phone and two modems before AT&T would send out a technician to fix the line.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: ultimatepower
DSL old tech but modem part works well
The DSL modem part of this gateway works better than most other models if your house is a long way from the phone company central office. The 802.11(g) wireless router part of this gateway has a tendency to drop connections too often so you are better off bridging the 2701HG-B gateway and connecting it to a modern 802.11(ac) wireless router.Read full review
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New 2-wire modem recommended
Excellent dial-up modem that hasn't been made for 10 years. These last about 7 years, so used ones are probably near the end of their service life. After buying two used ones on ebay, neither of which worked, I found a new one that works perfectly, so I'm very satisfied with my purchase.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: richtiques4u
Works well
I have had this router since 2010 and it has worked great. Recently, I had been having problems losing my internet connection. Decided to buy this since it was so cheap. Turns out, it was just the power cord that was bad. Still got a great deal. A new cord alone would have cost about the same as what I paid for the router and cords.Read full review
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Lightweight with great features
very good alternative to connecting to internet when there is no service provider in your area, all you need is a phone line. the WIFI feature makes it easy to link other devices.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: ultimatepower
The Perfect Wireless Router
This product is perfect for any internet service. My Installation was easy and my internet is running perfectly and smoothly. I hope my review helps out others too. I give this product A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: karmb789
good
model has been around for a while, but still works great
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: dazzlinghorses
Old one lasted 10 Years
I have 2 wire modem before after 10 it dead. Now this hopefully will last another 10 years
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: marloostudio
Good modem/router
I have been using a 2wire 2701hb-b for 10 yrs+ and have found it to be a reliable modem/router. I think I've replaced it once and had to replace one power supply.
Better than ATT current modem/router.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: onemanstreasure...
AT&T Router W/WI-FI
This thing works great and was a great deal. Would definitly buy again
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: nikesh.chhetri