Newest Verizon DSL Modem/Router

[jknight988]

Hello, I have had Verizon high speed internet DSL service since 2006.  I have the Westel Model 327W modem/router.  I would like to obtain Verizon's current wireless modem/router.  What is that model and how do I obtain it?

[smith6612]

Honestly if there is nothing wrong with the 327w, I wouldn't replace it until it starts to bite the dust. It is handy to keep a spare around though 🙂

Right now the latest Verizon will give you would be either a Westell 7500 Router, an ActionTec GT704WGB Router, or a Westell 6100 modem (also a router but no wireless and only one Ethernet port).

[jknight988]

Thanks for the good advice Smith6612.  Looks like there is nothing to gain by replacing a functioning 327W.  I guess wishful thinking on my part for newer capabilities!

[kamie1]

how does one get a new router?  I have a westell 327W that keeps dropping wireless signals, should I just call verizon support and request a new one?

[smith6612]

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@kamie wrote:

how does one get a new router?  I have a westell 327W that keeps dropping wireless signals, should I just call verizon support and request a new one?

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That would be the only thing you should need to do. If you tell them the wireless is dropping and no solution solves the problem, they should send off a new one.

[Chief_Michael]

My Westell modem bit the dust or I should say went up in smoke.  I call support and they sent me a new mode 7500 for free.  I had it in two days,   The people at support were great to talk to.  The only complaint was that the 7500 is a "G" band wireless and I run on "N" so I had to disable the wireless broadcast.  Works great as a modem, have never lost the signal that I am aware of.