Bell Internet - Hardware

Hardware

When Bell started its DSL Internet service, then known as Sympatico, it simply offered one DSL modem, which connected to only one computer. Later, it added more models with routing and wireless LAN capabilities built-in, eliminating the need to purchase additional hardware. Customers previously had to pay extra for such capabilities. Today, both of these features are standard in both all-in-one devices Bell lends to its customers. Standard DSL customers must rent Bell's 2Wire 2701HG-G device, which can create 802.11g wireless access point. VDSL customers consist of any service with more than 1 Mbit/s of upload speed, and they must rent the Cellpipe router 802.11n-capable device instead, which also bundles a superior DSL modem.

1. The SpeedStream 5200 is a basic, legacy device, distributed during the early 2000s, providing an RJ45 or a USB port for connectivity.
2. The SpeedStream 6520 is a wireless-capable, legacy device, distributed during the mid-2000s,
3. The back of the SpeedStream 6520. Four RJ45 ports, one USB port and 802.11g wireless LAN antenna for connectivity can be seen.
4. The 2Wire 2701HG-G is Bell's current device for standard DSL customers, distributed since 2009. It provides four RJ45 ports and 802.11g wireless LAN for connectivity, but omits the previously available USB port.
5. The Cellpipe 7130 is Bell's current device for VDSL and FTTH customers, distributed since 2009. It has the same ports as the 2Wire, but also adds ports for a wireless antenna, a console or fiber.