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Failing Modem....., time for a new one???
Posted on July 12th, 2004 | 8 Comments

I've recently been getting a chugging feeling with this modem that came with this computer. I've been using it a few years now and I'm wondering if it's dying. I've only been connecting at 26.4 k...

Problem with modem Lucent V.90 and Windows
Posted on July 12th, 2004 | 7 Comments

Hi people. PC: 900MHz Athlon (one of the older Athlons), 128MB RAM, 20GB HDD, Windows 98 SE, Lucent V.90 winmodem. Problem: Modem will connect to the ISP (a free Brazilian ISP) but will not access...

modem code for v.34
Posted on July 12th, 2004 | 4 Comments

I just got the usr5660a software modem. The connect speeds are better from 26.4 k to 32k, but like another posting not as stable especially for gaming. I'm downloading an extra 4 megs an hour I...

Odd problem: 8-port Switch needed to be reset?
Posted on July 11th, 2004 | 1 Comments

Hi folks- I just recovered from the darndest thing and am hoping someone can explain it to me. In summary, a Linksys 8-port switch needed to be power-cycled. That fixed the problem. My curiosity...

USR 56K External Issue
Posted on July 11th, 2004 | 2 Comments

I have a USR Robotics 56K External modem that I stupidly did the free online update to V92 awhile ago now. Since then the only way it wants to connect to my ISP is to add the following to "Extra...

Drivers for Conexant ESS HCF soft56K V.90 voice fax data modem
Posted on July 10th, 2004 | 9 Comments

I have one of these modems and have just upgraded to Win XP and need drivers for it. Can anyone help me to find this? The manufacturer is Pine Technology Ltd product is FM-3621. TIA.

modem dropping connection
Posted on July 10th, 2004 | 13 Comments

After working fine for a long time, my internet connection keeps dropping the carrier. I will try to drop the modem log into this note, and hope someone can give me some advice how to fix the...

USR 56K External Issue
Posted on July 10th, 2004 | 0 Comments

For rural areas, I recommend connecting at 26400. Even at 33600, you are attempting compression that may cause errors that require retransmission of packets resulting in overall slower...

AC adapter for V.Everything?
Posted on July 10th, 2004 | 1 Comments

The HA-1080 (800ma) AC-AC adapter on my Courier V.Everything 1868 went out. There are some HA-1050 (500ma) adapters cheap on ebay. Will they work with mine?

Motorola SBG1000 firewall
Posted on July 9th, 2004 | 0 Comments

Have a Motorola SBG1000 connected to Comcast. Configured custom firewall policy over 70 days ago to allow ssh and block Comcast attempts to force down config files or pull logs via snmp. All...

Linksys BEFSR41 v2 Router - WAN DHCP Renew Problem
Posted on July 9th, 2004 | 8 Comments

Every time my DHCP lease expires from Comcast I lose all connectivity (which makes sense), but the Linksys router does not automatically renew it! I have to go in and manually click DHCP Renew in...

DSL Modem - VPN endpoint - SPI in one box?
Posted on July 9th, 2004 | 0 Comments

Does such a thing exist? I would have thought there would be a lot of demand for this with home networks needing to connect to office networks. I am not sure of the termanology but on the modem...

latest and greatest no-frills hardware modems?
Posted on July 9th, 2004 | 4 Comments

Hi, I'm trying to find an all-hardware replacement for a relative's "Winmodem" card. I'm comfortable with my own modem, a USR Peformance Pro, but wanted to see if I could find anything cheaper or...

Cable modem/wireless broadband router in one box?
Posted on July 8th, 2004 | 7 Comments

Just wondering whether such a thing exists? I have a friend who has a similar product, an integrated DSL modem and wireless router. I think it is made by netgear; However, if something like it...

FAQ: Maximizing cable modem or DSL speed
Posted on July 7th, 2004 | 1 Comments

Q: How do I get the maximum possible DSL or cable modem speed? Should I use one of those tweaking programs? A: See the Navas Cable Modem/DSL Tuning Guide at <http://Cable-DSL.home.att.net/>.

Re: Writing commands to modem?
Posted on July 7th, 2004 | 2 Comments

If using Windows, the command string #vgr=x can be entered in the Extras field in DUN. The AT and the <cr> are assumed. If not familiar with Windows DUN,...

FAQ: Maximizing cable modem or DSL speed
Posted on July 6th, 2004 | 2 Comments

Q: How do I get the maximum possible DSL or cable modem speed? Should I use one of those tweaking programs? A: See the Navas Cable Modem/DSL Tuning Guide at <http://Cable-DSL.home.att.net/>.

WinXP drivers for RS56/SP-PCI - R6793-11 - Conexant HSP
Posted on July 5th, 2004 | 8 Comments

Hi all, Looking for XP drivers for this modem: FCC ID: 452PT-3515 Chipset: RS56/SP-PCI R6793-11 cROCKWELL 98 9916 B77545.13

Re: Comcast news servers
Posted on July 5th, 2004 | 3 Comments

"Desert Rat" <splambonium@protocol.org> wrote in message news:...

TV Tuner card and cable splitter
Posted on July 5th, 2004 | 34 Comments

I have a cable modem for high speed service. Yesterday, I bought a cable splitter, connected the cable feed to the In feed of the splitter, connected one of the OUTs to the cable modem, and the...