My DSL internet connection went kaput on Thursday. I rebooted my modem with the help of my ISP and all was well for a few hours. I figured it was my ancient modem that finally died. So, I pick up a new modem and plug it in and nothing happens. All the lights light up, my ipod touch and laptop see my wireless network but there's connection. I plug directly into the modem via ethernet cable and still nothing.
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posted by vespabelle
on Apr 20, 2013 -
12 answers
Trying to set up a new wireless network and running into all kinds of strange problems. Connections dropped every few hours! Some machines work, some don't! Can connect to internet,
can't connect to
router! DOGS AND CATS LIVING TOGETHER
(literally). Please help.
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posted by Rhaomi
on Feb 7, 2013 -
10 answers
Seeking mobile broadband on the cheap in SE Queensland, Australia.
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posted by dg
on May 3, 2012 -
9 answers
My grandma lives in Las Vegas and got her hands on a MacBook Pro, but doesn't have a cell phone, digital cable, or any kind of Internet access. She lives on a very small Social Security payment, but wants to access the web to see her grandkids. What's the most affordable, simplest option currently available for cheap wireless broadband in Vegas (Zip code 89121) with a USB modem?
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posted by waxpancake
on Apr 12, 2012 -
10 answers
My modem: every day I must kill the power, wait a few minutes, then power it back up in order to have any decent speed at all. Without this crude fix, I'm getting around 400 Kbps. Once I reboot it, however, I can manage a decent 4.0 Mbps. I've bypassed the router, tried different computers, and the issue persists. (Oh, and I don't have any kind of per-day download limit that's throttling me.) I'd rather try to correct the problem myself before spending endless hours on the phone with my ISP's tech support. Any idea what's going on here?
posted by jackypaper
on Dec 26, 2011 -
9 answers
Internet Fury in Brooklyn: We seem to be unable to get a fast internet service in our apartment in Brooklyn; please help me figure out what the problem is.
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posted by pipti
on Dec 22, 2010 -
8 answers
Please recommend me a simple, reliable DSL modem that will work automagically with an Airport Extreme?
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posted by grapesaresour
on Dec 11, 2010 -
3 answers
A couple of times a week, our internet craps out. Is this our modem, our ISP, and/or our router?
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posted by rossination
on Nov 23, 2010 -
14 answers
I currently have a finicky DSL connection. Is there a utility that will give me near-instantaneous status (like a green light/red light on the task bar) on whether I truly have an Internet connection? I use Windows 7.
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posted by crapmatic
on May 24, 2010 -
5 answers
I currently use AT&T as our broadband ISP at home. Our five-year-old modem/router just died, and since it's so old, AT&T tells me that it's no longer under warranty, and I have to buy a new one myself. Then they directed me to an AT&T Wireless retail store to go buy the equipment. But can they force me to buy one of their routers? What if I can find a comparable one cheaper somewhere else? Can they refuse me customer service or deny me installation help (which I will need - I'm hopelessly n00bulous in this department) if I don't by an "official" AT&T router?
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posted by AngerBoy
on Apr 28, 2010 -
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Background Info: I'm going to move into a house with 5 adults = 5 computers. No gaming or downloading large video files. But we would all use the computer for browsing the web, email, chatting and a couple of us may be streaming video to watch Lost or some other TV show.
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posted by Wanderer7
on Apr 22, 2010 -
9 answers
My internet connection is haunted! I lose connectivity the second I turn on my xbox, even when the network cable is unplugged. How can that be?
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posted by cirrostratus
on Dec 14, 2009 -
6 answers
How do I bridge my Linksys WRT54GS router with my (DSL) Motorola 2210-02-1022 Router (Style MSTATEA)?
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posted by steampowered
on Sep 15, 2009 -
6 answers
Modem/Router issues: why does our internet always cut out on one computer on the network, resulting in having to constantly plug/unplug the router to get it working again?
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posted by Christ, what an asshole
on Jun 8, 2009 -
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One internet connection shared between three computers. One jackass who uses the entire download limit(!!) and gets our speed capped(!!). So, what software or hardware solutions might there be??
Secrecy isn't a concern. That they are too stupid to be trusted is. Is there maybe something that monitors where the data is going? And also a way to hobble their line speed, once they've reached their 'share'. (I'd prefer not to just yank their cable out completely, but whatever.) I have no idea (keywords to google??) so I'm completely open to suggestion on this :) Thanks!
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posted by mu~ha~ha~ha~har
on Apr 2, 2009 -
11 answers
I sometimes have trouble with downloading via torrent: surfing becomes a slow crawl/not an option.
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posted by zardoz
on Mar 26, 2009 -
18 answers
WTF? Dialup on my MBP (OS X 10.5.x) is all wacky.
Dialup provider? External USB Modem? Phoneline?
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posted by jammnrose
on Jun 2, 2008 -
2 answers
Someone else's wireless network appears to be interfering with my own wireless connection - help required.
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posted by fire&wings
on Oct 2, 2007 -
6 answers
I live in NYC, and had AOL for Broadband for my internet service provided to me through Time Warner. AOL recently waived their fee's and is now free. I am left paying Tie Warner about $45 bux a month for broadband service.....I wanna find something cheaper, yet just as fast and efficient...
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posted by TwilightKid
on Sep 12, 2006 -
13 answers
My wireless router and my iBook G4 aren't playing nice. Our iBook G3 connects wirelessly without fail.
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posted by bilabial
on Aug 30, 2006 -
6 answers
Please help me figure out the most affordable, logical phone/internet package for my house. There are too many options, and I'm not quite sure where to start.
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posted by Dr. Wu
on May 18, 2006 -
12 answers
My DSL modem is fried and out of warrantee.
SNET SBC AT&T wants $100 for me to buy a new one, or they'll give me a free one if I sign a new contract. I'll likely be moving in three months, and a hundred dollars is pretty pricey when I can find used ones on eBay for less than twenty. I'm pretty technical, but the problem is that I don't know G.DMT, G.Lite, or T1.413 from a hole in the ground. What requirements should I look for in a DSL modem to be sure that it's compatible? (I'm in Connecticut.)
posted by Plutor
on Mar 8, 2006 -
11 answers
TiVoInternetConnectionFilter: Help me troubleshoot my internet connection's disconnections. For some reason when my computer is plugged into the router (which is plugged into the cable modem) the internet connection drops every 30-45 minutes. When it is wired directly into the modem, all is well. My TiVo connects wirelessly to the router. Is my favorite TV accessory causing my internet woes, and how do I fix it?
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posted by clgregor
on Nov 13, 2005 -
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I'm considering buying a DSL modem outright, to take care of that pesky rental charge each month from my ISP. Does the make and brand of modem make much of a difference in terms of reliability and speed, or are the ISP and phone lines in between more of a determining factor?
posted by danwalker
on May 5, 2004 -
3 answers
