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Very odd modem problem - incoming calls disrupted when modem is connected to phone line + more
Posted on November 14th, 2003 | 3 Comments

Greetings everyone, I've recently had the most peculiar modem experience - with a US Robotics PCI Winmodem (V.92, internal) that did happen to be connected to an unprotected phone jack during a...

Comcast in Montgomery County MD Problems
Posted on November 14th, 2003 | 2 Comments

Is anyone else having problems with outages and slow downs in or around Montgomery County Maryland? Mine is down a lot recently and periodically slows to less than a 28K MODEM. -- To reply to me...

Upgrade to USRobotics Courier HST DS to 28.8k
Posted on November 14th, 2003 | 1 Comments

I have two USRobotics HST Dual Standard 14.4k modems that I would like to upgrade to 28.8k. I know some of the older modems had a daughter board that had to be installed but I heard that the newer...

How do I open my ports on Linksys for online gaming?
Posted on November 13th, 2003 | 0 Comments

I wanna play command & conquer Generals online. I have a linksys router an a ptd cable modem. Can someone please tell me, what adjustments I have to make, to get my ports open and to disable...

USR 5699 Int USRMINKA.EXE Error
Posted on November 13th, 2003 | 0 Comments

XP Pro system. I think the modem is 5699, not 5699A or 5699B. Most o the time, it works fine, but...the modem will terminate a connection randomly maybe once or twice an hour, with a...

Slightly OT: Linksys BEFSR41 Issue
Posted on November 13th, 2003 | 2 Comments

I have a Linksys BEFSR41 v2 f/w version 1.44.2 Dec 13 2002. I use Wallwatcher to track the logs created by the router. Recently I've noticed Wallwatcher is showing "router exceptions" every 30...

Charter Pipeline Long Beach CA. Modems?
Posted on November 12th, 2003 | 1 Comments

Thinking about trying this and losing my home landline/DSL. Which is the best modem to buy and is this service worth messing with?

Conexant Soft56 modem won't connect
Posted on November 12th, 2003 | 1 Comments

Hello, I can't get my Conexant SoftK56 modem to connect to my ISP through HyperTerminal in Win98SE or by creating a dial-up connection. I've tried many init strings and lower speeds, but I always...

Optimum Online Can't Install (network error)
Posted on November 12th, 2003 | 2 Comments

Hi, Tried helping with a late-night Cablevision Optimum Online install and would appreciate advice, before calling their tech service. Install CD fails at the step where it is supposed to connect...

Can't access incoming mail on Comcast
Posted on November 12th, 2003 | 9 Comments

Are any Comcast customers in the eastern MA area having trouble accessing incoming email. I am using OLE 6 and when I try to access my email I get the following error message: Your server has...

Need AT Code for slowing pulse dial
Posted on November 12th, 2003 | 2 Comments

I need to slow down the pulse dial (dialing through a slow phone system), but cannot find the correct initialization code. I have a 3Com USR 5686-03 Sportster Fax Modem. Thanks, Dean

Modem over IP Products ?
Posted on November 12th, 2003 | 4 Comments

Hi, Are there any products out there which support Modem over IP protocols. The only one that I could find was CISCO's Access Server, but is it compliant with any standard or is it based on...

Need Modem ID
Posted on November 12th, 2003 | 3 Comments

I recently acquired a modem made by Diamond Multimedia and need to locate a driver and/or firmware upgrade. After searching the net I can find to reference whatsoever to this modem. If anyone has...

Satic internal ip?
Posted on November 12th, 2003 | 8 Comments

Linksys BEFSR41 Cable Router. Three machines attached - Gentoo Linux, W2K & Mac running Panther. Every time when, for one reason or another, the cable modem and/or router are unattached, the router...

Re: FWD: Look at that patch that comes from Microsoft Corporation
Posted on November 12th, 2003 | 0 Comments

x-no-archive:yes This is the false Microsoft message with a SWEN worm attachment being posted to many newsgroups. Disregard the message and DO NOT OPEN THE ATTACHMENT. It is NOT a patch or an...

Disconnections and modem's log
Posted on November 11th, 2003 | 4 Comments

Hi all! If after an unwanted disconnection the modem's log says this: 11-04-2003 17:03:03.68 - Remote modem hung up. 11-04-2003 17:03:05.68 - Recv: <no response> 11-04-2003 17:03:05.68 - WARNING:...

Thinking about buying new modem. Need advice.
Posted on November 11th, 2003 | 1 Comments

I'm thinking about buying a new modem and could use a bit of help. Please excuse any stupid questions. I'm trying to learn. 1. Currently I'm using a Lucent winmodem which is working really well. I'm...

Okay.. I'm completely lost here..Terayon+Linksys Router
Posted on November 11th, 2003 | 3 Comments

Hi everyone, I am totally at a loss here with a problem I'm having. I'll break it down, and hopefully someone will be able to shed some light on it. Hardware: Linksys BEFSR41 router and a Terayon...

sportster 5686-03 modem on hold question for Hooda
Posted on November 11th, 2003 | 3 Comments

i upgraded my external sportster 5686-03 to v.92 and even updated the driver in xp per the instructions in the readme.txt file. when i try to install the usr modem on hold software it says it doesnt...

How to go from usb to ethernet port on my cable modem
Posted on November 11th, 2003 | 5 Comments

Please disregard last post, I meant cable modem, not linksys router. I have a cable modem that has USB and ethernet connections, right now they set it up with the USB out to the pc, but I want to...