Product Description

The Actiontec GT724WGR is a full featured wireless ADSL router modem that integrates a DSL modem, router, and wireless networking in one box. Simply connect this intelligent DSL modem to your DSL connection, then plug in your computers for an instant home network. The auto-configure tool does all the rest. So, share your broadband connection with anyone in your digital home and enjoy the ease, speed, and reliability of this powerful solution. 5 times the speed of older devices.The Gateway's modem engine is ready for the future. Already ADSL2 compliant, it will soon be possible to upgrade to ADSL2+, DSL standard that enhances modem performance by tripling the available bandwidth (from 8Mbps to 24Mbps). Say goodbye to stuttering, pixilated video streams and the endless wait while downloading large files. There's more room for voice data, as well, so you can offer low-cost Internet telephone conversations. Once the upgrade to ADSL2+ is available it can be done remotely, your customers won't need a Ph.D to get them up to speed.To help with setting up the Gateway, Actiontec has developed ground-breaking Installation Buddy. A step-by-step visual setup guide, the Installation Buddy provides simple, straightforward instructions for procedures that were once the province of IT professionals. Now, you can eliminate most of the confusion inherent with installing DSL modems or gateways. With this Wireless DSL Gateway, your customers will get it all: flexibility, simple installation and trouble-free operation.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2938 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Actiontec
• Model: GS583AD3B-01
• Platform: Windows
• Format: CD
• Dimensions: 3.88" h x 9.20" w x 11.63" l, 2.75 pounds

Features

• Includes Wireless DSL Modem, User's Manual included on CD-ROM, Quick Start Guide, Ethernet Cable, Power Cord, and DSL Cable
• Full-rate ADSL 2/2+ modem, 4-port switch and wireless G router
• Compatible with all major DSL service providers
• Rigorously tested to ensure the highest levels of compatibility and performance
• System Requirements - Ethernet or 802.11b or 802.11g wireless connection; MS Win 98, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS 9 or higher, Linux/BSD, Unix

Customer Reviews

Take note if Verizon DSL customer
Good thing for Rick V's review below. Otherwise I would have returned this great router.

If you are a Verizon DSL customer, it is possible that you can't connect immediately to the Verizon DSL service due to the WAN IP Lease expiration issue Rick described below. However, after disconnecting the old Westell modem and waiting for a few hours, the lease on the WAN IP had expired and the Verizon server had issued a new WAN IP to the new router. From that point on the auto-configuration worked like a charm. My advice:
1) don't call Verizon customer service - they are clueless about this issue
2) don't call Actiontec customer service - they told me that the router just does not work with Verizon
3) disconnect your old modem the night before your new Actiontec shows up. That way you are ready to go immediately.

Also, Rick V mentioned below that the router does not support WEP incryption, but only WAP incryption. That is actually not correct since the "Advanced Wireless Set-up Option" allows you to select what type of incryption you want.

Now that that's out of the way I can summarize as follows:

- Set up is really easy and fast (even for Verizon customers, if you follow my advice)
- Range is great. My router is located on the first floor and I still have 54 speed on the second floor in the opposite corner of the house
- documentation is good
- configuration is very intuitive
- just with any other g routers, you can get interference from 2.4 GHZ cordless phones. I would position router and receivers away from a phone basestation
- I was able to reclaim some space on my desk due to the integrated nature (modem and router) of this product
- the already great antenna can be replaced with one of your liking, if you feel inclined to do so (it is screwed on)
- the router is a little bigger than many other routers, but standing up it does not really matter
- it was easy to get to a life customer service person. However, they also did not know about the Verizon WAN IP lease issue

Hence, I can highly recommended this modem/router.

Hardest Part of installation was opening the box!
My SBC (Now ATT) 2Wire DSL Modem broke one night, and I needed a new DSL Modem STAT.

The store had three wireless DSL Modem-with 4 port switches, and after a while of deliberating, I choose Actiontec, over two slightly better known brands (zoom and diamond) I recognized zoom, from analog phone modems in years past, and diamond, from video cards in years past, but never heard of Actiontec.

I had no clear cut winner in my hand, but the ActionTec had a copyright date of 2008, the other two had a 2007, and the Package box info seemed very complete, so I figured newer is better, right? And I had 30 days to return it, so why not!

VERY HAPPY with my decision. Cannot comment on the Zoom or Diamond, so please do not infer that they are bad, but the ActionTec GT724WGR worked perfectly, and it took minutes to set up.

I was afraid that there was some kind of "secret" settings for my ATT DSL connection, and that a "generic" DSL Modem would not work.

I followed the very simple, and easy to follow instructions, and I was amazed that I was up and running in a few minutes!

The only tricky part, was that I had to remember my SBC user ID and password (NOT MY YAHOO id, but my SBC login id!)

While my primary job deals with computers, both hardware and software, and I have done this for almost 20 years, I have to say, that I needed NO EXPERT knowledge to connect the Actiontec DSL Modem to my pc and access the internet again.

It worked fine with my VPN connection to work, and I password protected my wireless access.

I get slightly faster internet speeds, but we are talking a few per cent, as ATT has the final say as to how fast my DSL connection is.

I have not tried the wireless connection, so I cannot comment first hand on the wireless speeds or reliability , however, I read on DSLREPORTS and BROADBANDREPORTS that other people have had very strong, reliable wireless connections.

The physical device can either be positioned vertically, or horizontally,
your choice.

Only had the device for one day, so I cannot comment on long term use.

Final thoughts, I did have a little apprehension about getting a OTC DSL modem to work, as I thought that there was some propriatary issues with the ATT DSL, but really, this was "stupid simple" to set up

Instant satisfaction.
Unpacked, plugged in power and DSL line; hit the Auto detect configuration and within 2 mins, I was up and running. Spent about another two more mins changing the password and fine tuning/updating the unit. Had and immediate speed increase and computer responsiveness overall. Very nice setup/GUI. Highly recommend!

(ISP = DSL Extreme)