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FAQ: Maximizing cable modem or DSL speed
Posted on June 15th, 2004 | 4 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/>.

Comcast Internet Question....
Posted on June 15th, 2004 | 15 Comments

I have recently moved into a condo unit located in Columbia, MD. There are several people (myself included) who receive free basic cable TV (it was there when I bought the unit a year ago). I am...

Stealth port 113
Posted on June 15th, 2004 | 6 Comments

I just tested my DL-624 with SHields Up. It reported that port 113 is closed (not stealth). Is there a way to stealth it on the DL-624?

Obtaining line telephone number; possible?
Posted on June 14th, 2004 | 1 Comments

I've been given a requirement to detect the telephone number of the line used by a computer modem. Clearly it is possible to obtain that information by causing the modem to dial a pre-defined number...

Re: Newbie Question About Pinging Thru A Router
Posted on June 13th, 2004 | 1 Comments

"db" <db@db.db> wrote in message news:e3nmc0l1ncrvhbjui1667eq0tcujk3r1lr@4ax.com... Same way you ping your router, pc or cable modem. If the IP isn't immediately identified as local, the router...

InsightBB Plus Download Speed
Posted on June 13th, 2004 | 2 Comments

Anybody know what the InsightBB Plus service download speed is supposed to be? I assume regular InsightBB service is 1.5 mbps? TIA shockie B)

Re: Newbie Question About Pinging Thru A Router
Posted on June 12th, 2004 | 0 Comments

db wrote: You might try ping. It works fine for me. Just make sure you're not blocking either the ping or the echo. -- (This space intentionally left blank.)

Handshakes but...no connection
Posted on June 12th, 2004 | 0 Comments

I have been struggling with this for a while. New PCI modem. Installed well. Everything working fine. Windows sees it. Comm Software sees it (COM 4). After AT&F, get OK. When I try to connect it to...

Determining Type of Connection
Posted on June 11th, 2004 | 0 Comments

Greetings! My fiance received an obscene and harassing telephone call yesterday. Upon hitting *69, we came up with the source of the call. A reverse-lookup on the number produces no results, so we...

Modem Over IP: Failure to connect two modems over a Satellite based IP Connection
Posted on June 11th, 2004 | 4 Comments

Hi All, I have a system where a modem is connected to a residential voip gateway using a two wire connection. This residential gateway is talking to an H323 - ISDN gateway over a satellite...

Surfboard 5100 info
Posted on June 11th, 2004 | 2 Comments

I have just purchased a Motorola SURFBoard SB5100 cable modem. Is there an internal web page for info or configuring this modem? tnx jk -- (This space intentionally left blank.) To reply to this...

FTP question. I can FTP fine from my home but not from friends who has AOL???
Posted on June 11th, 2004 | 2 Comments

I can FTP fine from my home to RoadRunner but not from girlfriend who has AOL??? I have WIN2k and have FTP'd to my RoadRunner (home.carolina.rr.com) directory for many years. Not a problem. I use...

Advice needed
Posted on June 11th, 2004 | 4 Comments

I'm moving from Huntington Beach to Murrieta, California. Unfortunately, Murrieta doesn't have Road Runner. They have Comcast for about the same price. I've heard nothing but bad about Comcast....

New T1 line problem
Posted on June 10th, 2004 | 5 Comments

I just moved into a new apartment, so forgive me if I don't have all the details. Apparently, we have a T1 connection backed up by a DSL (Verizon). The T1 company (named Tritech, I think) set...

One machine slow cable speed
Posted on June 9th, 2004 | 21 Comments

I have a Cable modem from Adelphia the speed is 4000/512; that's 4000 down and 512 up. On my Windows 2003 server box I get around 3600/500; not the full speed but close enough. On my Dell 8600...

USR Courier V.Everything 2805/2806 and V.92
Posted on June 9th, 2004 | 1 Comments

For almost three years, the USR Courier V.Everything 25mhz 2805/2806 modems have been listed at http://www.usrobotics.com/v92/v-qualify.asp as having V.92 upgrades "coming soon". What's the deal? Is...

Strange modem... opens relay but no dialtone
Posted on June 9th, 2004 | 7 Comments

Hello people. Got an Aztech 33.6k modem (Rockwell chipset) for free. Want to install it so I can have a modem that works in any operating system - I have an HSP modem and can only use in Windows and...

USR Courier V.Everything 2805/2806 and V.92
Posted on June 8th, 2004 | 0 Comments

USR doesn't want you to upgrade, they want you to buy a new modem! They also fear the load of modems that will come back that fail to upgrade due to user error or ones that were interrupted during...

Cable Speed-Up!
Posted on June 8th, 2004 | 8 Comments

Hello I have a cable modem and I see my ISP is offering double the mbps download speed now. Is there any way to "cheat" and tap into this? By tweaking windows XP, or software?? Sounds silly but...

USR 56K Message modem and DP-602
Posted on June 7th, 2004 | 0 Comments

Dear Sirs, Has anyone configured the USR Modem with a D-Link DP-602 Internet Gateway? If so, what initialization strings did you use?