AT&T 2701HG-B 4-Port 10/100 Wireless G Router

I bought this because it was cheaper than paying AT&T support $50+ for a connection problem with an "unsupported modem"(Zyxel) that I had been using for 2 yrs. The 2701HG-B feature set is minimal, easy to set up web interface, good case-runs cool, with good network performance and wireless range. I hooked it up and my connection still failed, but being a "supported" model, AT&T support was able, for 'free', to run a connection test and confirm a back-end ATM switch problem on their end,(NOT the modems or my home DSL lines problem) confirming that the original problem was not with the Zyxel to begin with.(which I'm sure they could tell regardless of the modem I owned, but I digress.) So if you too are stuck with AT&T as your only Internet provider and must have one of their "approved" modems for support, the 2701HG-B is a good, solid product but starting to show its age feature-wise. In my case I had some old wireless devices that still needed WEP and 802.11B so it fit my needs. If you are more cutting edge or need more port routing/NAT/Firewalling etc features beyond 'basic', or need newest wireless speeds and security protocols you should look for a different/newer product. But for the price I paid on ebay for the used unit it has/is performing better than I expected.

Set up this unit is actually very quite simple. And it have built-in 802.11g wireless access point, 4-port 10/100 Ethernet switch and router technology. And a high level of mobility Shares high-speed broadband Internet access, Plus browser-based configuration allows flexibility of wired and wireless connections LED indicators keep aware of network status can be Horizontal desktop placement with easy visible for integration.

The 2Wire 2701hg line provides adequate router (hardwired & wireless) basic function, and performs rather well with a marginal line condition. Initial set up for basic internet usage is relatively simple, although Torrent and VOIP usage seems to require a higher level of technical knowledge; the modem line stats and logs are well detailed, and 2Wire end-user technical support is good.
Some issues:
1/ the older production AC adapter is prone to failure soon after the warranty period; this issue seems to have been remedied by the 2Wire new production power supply.
2/ the gateway's firmware is firmly controlled by the DSL service provider, although this should not be an issue for the majority of users.
3/ the reported line S/N ratio seems to degrade slightly over time, but rebooting the gateway seems to resolve this issue.
Overall, a decent gateway for the home user.

My original 2 Wire modem literally burned up internally, so I was forced to look for a replacement. ATT would not assist, so I bought a Diamond Supra DSL modem new, which for some reason, never reached an optimum download speed, and after only a couple months, stopped working. I bought a 2 Wire 1000, but that also seemed to connect slow. That was enough wasting my time on modems, so I bid and won the 2701HG-B and couldn't be happier. Easy to set up, has plenty of LAN ports for wired network connections, and of course built-in wireless. The only thing I don't like is that sitting it on its side, it is easily knocked over. Other than that, an excellent modem. with plenty of features.

I have used this 2wire product for several years and I'm very pleased with it. The only down fall to this item I can see is the price, it seems a bit steep when you can get same thing for less than half price. Although its nice to have a dsl modem, 4-port wired router and a b/g wireless router all in one to cut down on the desktop clutter. Buy used if you can I got mine nearly 90% off of retail.