Re: UVerse question

[Scott Helms <khelms () zcorum com>]

AT&T will do a bonded VDSL2 connection in cases where a single connection
isn't getting enough throughput.  Also, be aware that the device may now be
branded as an Arris, but Tim is correct that it's normally a NVG589 for new
installs.


Scott Helms
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On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 3:03 AM, Tim Burke <tb () tburke us> wrote:

> What is a “4wire” modem? Is that a Chinese knockoff of a 2wire brand? ;-)
> Or are you referring to a pair-bonded modem?
>
> AT&T seems to only offer the pair-bonded device (in most cases, a Motorola
> NVG589) when you have their 45mbps “Power” service. If anything, you could
> always upgrade to the 45mbps service just to get the new modem, and then
> downgrade after you get the modem installed. The newer modems, including
> the 589, provide IPv6 support using 6rd.
>
> The compatibility test previously mentioned will determine if your current
> device is capable of IPv6. The older equipment has firmware updates
> available that will provide IPv6 connectivity.
>
> > On Feb 8, 2015, at 4:48 PM, TR Shaw <tshaw () oitc com> wrote:
> >
> > Any suggestions on what to tell ATT to get IPv6 added to a current
> account and upgrade a 2wire router to 4wire with halfway decent performance
> and capability?
> > Any and all help would be appreciated.
> >
> > Tom