Joe wrote:

Do get yourself a gateway router to use as a firewall and eliminate
the need to install that dreadful PPOE and Verizon software.

Do tell me more about this please... Just got DSL and was thinking of
using the provided modem/router combo unit for the house as it is both
wired and wireless.

You don't need to worry about it with the new modem/router they're offering.

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