D-Link DSL-520B Router Appliance - 2 Port - 24 Mbps ADSL2+ 24Mbps Downstream, 2Mbps Upstream RJ-11 ADSL port RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet port with auto MDI//MDIX ITU-T G.992.5 Annex A/M

Pros: Will perform better than almost any carrier provided junk. I have used three of these over the past two years and they are all still working perfectly today. They sync up very nicely and provide much improved connection speed over the carrier junk.

Cons: The GUI is the standard d-link clunky mess. It looks like it is not receiving any updates anymore which isn't too big of a deal. DSL is sort of a dying standard anyway.

Other Thoughts: If you need a good modem that supports passthrough (bridge mode) without being a constant source of frustration then look no further. This will do the job for homes and businesses alike. I can not comment on its ability to be a DHCP server or a router in general but I would think that it would be rather lackluster in that regard. Save yourself the headaches and use this to bridge into a real router. For the DIY crowd look into PFSense. Turn that old pc into something useful again.

Pros: Works fine, "pride of ownership" VS renting from ISP. This modem also does routing, NAT, has full web interface, but only has one ethernet jack.

Cons: Does not come with telephone filters, hopefully you already have some. My ISP insists that DSL and ADSL2+ filters are not the same but who knows. It would have been nice if they'd included at least one in the package.

Other Thoughts: Newegg was not the cheapest, but I bought it here because I knew it would be delivered quickly, and it was! Hopefully this modem will keep working a long time.

Pros: This DSL modem got high ratings for throughput, and it worked fine for me as a normal router.

Cons: I needed this modem to run in bridging mode because I have an advanced Zyxel router to handle my routing/security needs. I could not get bridging mode to work no matter what I did. I read several online articles describing the procedure, and I confirmed that I had the latest firmware, but it still would not pass traffic in bridging mode. Many others have had trouble running this particular modem in bridging mode, so I suspect there is some sort of firmware bug that wasn't addressed by the manufacturer's QA process.

Other Thoughts: I just need a basic DSL bridge to connect my DSL line to my router, but all the manufacturers insist on including router functions as well. I don't think they worry too much about bridging mode because its not very common for most users. Fortunately, I was able to return this modem thanks to Newegg's awesome return policy!

Pros: uses broadcom chipset, syncronizes DSL link better, gave me a max bandwidth of 19XXX Mbits and before it had 15XXXMbits,

im a little far from the ISP DSLAM, thats why i got this beauty, also tested from the DSLAM side(i work in that ISP too :P) and it did match the max copper speed that the Modem said.

Cons: you need to know which VPI/VCI you need to have in the modem settings, you can read it off the old dsl modem your ISP installed.

if youre not intermediate to high level computer tech, youre going to have a hard time

Pros: Replaced stock CenturyLink rental modem, which used to drop signal every 15-60 minutes, messing up video streaming. This modem is stable as can be. Also, I'll save $4.49 per month on modem rental now.

Cons: none yet

Pros: Very simple user interface; logs in easily; faily small unit, can be placed anywhere; black box is discrete

Cons: If you're using Mac or Linux this will mean you cannot use the installation CD. For those with service provider that has no PPoE and simply connects, the install method is simple but YOU MUST run in manual set up mode (un-tick Quick Set up). When you get to the point in the set where it ask the type of connection such as PPoE PPPA and such select MAC and set all the options to obtain automatically. then select next to all other prompts and reboot the modem. I have verizon dsl and this worked for me. I got home @ 5pm and didn't figure this out until 9:30pm after a call to verizon who was great at helping me. Super frustrating to figure out

Other Thoughts: I definately get better performance and things have speeded up.

Pros: Appliance is very small and easy to mount out of sight. Easy to configure and deploy.

Cons: As of 10/31 there is no firmware update available. My unit fails to show the menu option for NTP. Called support and they recommended an RMA. May do so when I don't need my DSL to work for a week. :-)

Pros: After having a frustrating experience and sending back my first D-Link modem, I contacted my ISP and found out what I was doing wrong. I ordered a new modem for a second chance and had it up and running in less than 15 minutes.

Cons: None so far, but I've been using the modem only for an hour.

Other Thoughts: The first time around, the D-Link tech support person told me not to use the installation CD. With this "second chance," I used the installation CD and had no problems with the set-up. I'm running Windows 7. My advice to anyone having problems with the installation is not to give up quickly as I did the first time around. I now regret spending the money to send back the first modem.

Pros: Fast connecting and reliable. Using it as a DSL modem (bridge) only with an existing D-Link router. Bought it to replace a very old Westell. Increased up and downstream speeds. Works well with Verizon on my old phone lines.

Cons: Horrible documentation (hence 4 stars). Configuration is a pain without good documentation. What little is provided assumes IT level of experience. Fortunately plenty of sources on the web for help.

Pros: since i was not able to get it to work,none.

Cons: not able to get it to work

Other Thoughts: I read the reviews and they said it would work with AT&T. I did the automatic install and all the lights were green, but no internet. I called AT&T and they could see i was connected with the right WAN, but no internet. I called DLINK, he said i had to register the MAC address for the modem,so I called AT&T back. It was out of the free technical supports realm and i would need to pay to get more support. I am going to try and send it back.