Full Version: DSL Problems
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#1]
11 Nov 2005
To: ALL
Today same thing.
I disconnected the power to the DSL router and then reconnected. Back up to 50KB plus.
Apparently with a problem in the line it goes to a slower speed to correct the errors, but never returns to the higher speed till rebooted.
Moral: Reboot your DSL occasionally to maintain full speed.
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#2]
13 Nov 2005
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#1] 15 Nov 2005
Harvey,
I have three DSL lines: One for my personal phone/computer, one for Eternity Creations, and the third for my OTHER full-time business.
About a week or so ago, I started having similar trouble. After about 30 minutes of trading phone lines and such, I decided to simply unplug the power from the offensive modem. My results were just like yours...worked like a charm after that.
I've learned that it's best to unplug the modems about once a week (weekends work best for the "work" machines).
It only took me a couple of YEARS to figure that one out...
Cody
From: Zonas [#3]
14 Nov 2005
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#1] 15 Nov 2005
I wish I had your problem ;-) , I've tried for years to get DSL. They only want to put it in areas that will make a lot of money (i.e apartments, businesses, housing areas where houses are close, etc) - geez you'd think they were in business to make money :O (they must have listened to David's lectures on making money (devil) ). I'd cancel my ISDN line in a heartbeat if I could get DSL. Santa can you hear me ????
Zona
Zona's Engraved Creations
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#4]
14 Nov 2005
To: Zonas [#3] 14 Nov 2005
I don't know that I've lectured people on maximizing their profit potential.
I think of it more as a passionate suggestion. :-)
EDITED: 14 Nov 2005 by DGL
From: Ken D. (KDEVORY) [#5]
15 Nov 2005
To: Zonas [#3] Unread
Zona,
They keep making improvements, but DSL is limited by the distance between the central station and customer.
I know here in NJ Verizon is working to quickly deploy fiber to replace the traditional copper wires. (I'm looking forward to an alternative, to the local cable company, for TV.)
Fiber will be more cost effective than wire for long distances. Unfortunately it looks like you still have a wait.
From: Paul (JACKPETTY) [#6]
15 Nov 2005
To: Ken D. (KDEVORY) [#5] 15 Nov 2005
I have cable at home and DSL at work and cable is waaaaaaaaaay better for many things. Even my DSL rep subtly mentioned that they were getting whipped by cable in my area.
I've heard about unplugging the modem but if you use a router, it would also be a good idea to flush it out regularly as well.
From: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#7]
19 Nov 2005
To: Paul (JACKPETTY) [#6] 19 Nov 2005
From: Paul (JACKPETTY) [#8]
19 Nov 2005
To: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#7] 19 Nov 2005
Yes, the same thing applies if you have a cable modem. However, if you have to do this continually for it to work, there are other problems.
One thing about cable is if you have a lot of people in your area sharing a 'node' things could get slower. Not with DSL. Cable in my area only has fewer homes on a node since competition for service is hot. They want to keep the speed high so they can brag about it.
From: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#9]
19 Nov 2005
To: Paul (JACKPETTY) [#8] 20 Nov 2005
Thanks for the information ...fortunately I don't have a multitude of users in my area so not quite as prevalent a problem as in the 'big city'. I have had a few times however when like others on this thread noted, it slowed down to dialup speeds and wasn't sure what/how/ it happened and just accepted it as 'whatever'. It seemed fine in the morning however. Is the proceedure as simple as just unplugging the modem or is there any other protocol I should follow? Gee, I feel stupid asking that question when it was stated: 'unplug' but ...
Thanks in advance!
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#10]
19 Nov 2005
To: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#9] 19 Nov 2005
With my DSL all I did was pull the power connector out of the modem, then put it back in about 5 seconds later. The computer just waited till it came back up.
Too easy.
From: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#11]
19 Nov 2005
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#10] 19 Nov 2005
Gee, "if you know it sounds too good to be true..." :-)
Thanks Harvey!
From: Bieb (HABIEB) [#12]
20 Nov 2005
To: Zonas [#3] Unread
Zonas, As someone else metioned, it is not whether you are a big $$ customer or not, just how far from the box. I live in an area where I was about 500ft too far from the CO, I used cable modem for about 2 years. When they were in the process of building the new Elementary school, they had to put in a new CO to handle all the new lines in the area, not only because of the school, but the additional sub-divisions being built. I kept contacting my a DSL provider I wanted to use, and they kept me up to speed as to when the CO would be complete. Once the CO was completed and operational, within a month, I was on DSL (I ordered DSL, but didn't want to lose the month already paid to the cable provider). Hope this helps the understanding. If you are not in an area with alot of construction going on, talk to the phone company, and see what their plans are for equipment upgrades or re-provisioning, this might give you an idea as to when you might be able to get DSL.
good luck
Harold
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#13]
20 Nov 2005
To: Zonas [#3] Unread
Zona,
There is a company in Topeka that is offering the same type of high-speed internet connection that I use. I have had Cable and DSL in the past, and the service I have now is just as good, if not better. Severe weather has never effected my service.
The company you need to contact is TSC Communications at 800-447-2348.
They will need to run a test to see if their tower signal can reach your location.
Here is a link to an article that was in the Topeka Capital-Journal on October 9, 2005. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4179/is_20051009/ai_n15666255
I would ask them if they would wave the installation fee if you commit to a two-year contract. I pay $59.95 per month for my service.
EDITED: 20 Nov 2005 by DATAKES
From: Paul (JACKPETTY) [#14]
20 Nov 2005
To: ALL
Most computer techs suggest 15 seconds of no power then just plug it in. If connected to a router, you should do that next to clear it out as well.
One other thing is that you can go to dslreports.com and run bandwidth tests to see how fast your connection is and there are also some tools to help you make sure your connection is tweaked at it's best potential. These are pretty harmless so you don't need to get a geek to help you out.