- Pipex broadband Error 0680
- Posted by brianfromenfield on May 27th, 2005
This code means "There is no dial tone". However, my problem is a bit
different from other postings I've found on Google in that it always
connects and works fine when the PC is freshly booted but will not
connect only after a while, say one hour, offline. The SpeedTouch 330
modem stays lit (not flashing). A mystery to me (and the Pipex
helpline) but can anyone save me from doing Ctrl/Alt/Del in this
situation please?
- Posted by Michael Chare on May 28th, 2005
"brianfromenfield" <brian_laverick@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1117209398.771726.247350@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
You don't mention what OS or hardware you are using.
Why not just connect when the PC boots and then stay connected,
Alternatively get a router.
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Michael Chare
- Posted by brianfromenfield on May 28th, 2005
I'm using W98 and a Gateway PC with 128Mb RAM. Thanks for suggestions -
I'm unkeen to stay online for hours when I'm not active because of
increased exposure to viruses.
Michael Chare wrote:
- Posted by Peter M on May 28th, 2005
On 28 May 2005 04:01, "brianfromenfield" wrote:
The majority of routers use NAT (Network Address Translation) and block the
majority of (if not all) incoming unsolicited traffic (ie something trying
to send data to you when you didn't request it).
Michael's final suggestion was about using a router - it would stay online
and connected while your PC is off, and with an inexpensive ethernet card
you'd have pretty much 'instant' access once booted (no logging in to do
as the router handles that, once you've used the web-page setup to give
the router your username/password details and saved them in it). Peter
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Plus.Net <http://tinyurl.com/5jpa4>
I recommend them and save some cash.
- Posted by Michael Chare on May 30th, 2005
"brianfromenfield" <brian_laverick@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Is it a Pentium II machine by any chance? If so you may be encountering a USB
hardware problem.
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Michael Chare
- Posted by brianfromenfield on May 31st, 2005
Sorry, no. It's a Celeron GP6-433 MHz vintage 2000. I fear I may end
up having to get a new machine with Windows XP.
- Posted by Dave on June 1st, 2005
"brianfromenfield" <brian_laverick@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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you can pick up a four port router for around 40-50 quid.
- Posted by Michael Chare on June 2nd, 2005
"Dave" <Dav123456@willnotwork.com> wrote in message
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They can also provide quite a bit of security.
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Michael Chare
