ADSL CONNECTION PROBLEMS

[Maurice Murphy]

Thanks, Peter.  I'll keep you posted.  For now, I think I'll pass on the 
modem offer, even if it has a Sens sticker on it!

Maurice

Peter Whittaker wrote:
> On Mon, 2007-09-04 at 10:09 -0400, Maurice Murphy wrote:
>   
>> plugs into an RJ45 socket... SpeedStream 5360... storm.ca...
>>     
>
> Interesting: There are known issues with the 5360 set of modems, at
> least with some ISPs; refer to [1]. It may be that Windows has a
> workaround for this hardware that Linux lacks. Just a guess....
>
> According to [1], for one type of 5360 there is a workaround involving
> rapid power cycling, and a fix involving a firmware update. You'd have
> to determine which modem he has, but...
>
>   
>>  He is deeply involved in a high priority project to April 19
>> he's not overly enamoured with the inner workings of computers!
>>     
>
> ...given the above, I'd let him work under XP until he has some
> breathing room (and/or until you can next get to TO and assist him
> directly).
>
> One potential way to solve his woes is with a router that can mediate
> between the computer and the modem; perhaps you can take him one on
> your next visit. I have a Compaq iPaq router and wireless access point
> you're welcome to have - make me an offer! (Be warned it does WEP[2]
> only, no WPA [3], and the WAP[4] cannot be disabled (though if you put
> a tin can over the antenna it might do the trick). It will also have a
> Senators sticker on it if it travels to Leaf country.)
>
> When the two of you have some time, he might consider attempting to
> connect to the modem using his web browser, e.g., by entering
> 192.168.1.1 in the address bar, and seeing if you/he can't twiddle
> settings from there.
>
> Of course you might also ask the folks at storm if they have any ideas
> (I could not find anything useful on their web site... ...they're a bit
> on the pricey side....).
>
> pww
>
>
> [1]
> http://www.dslreports.com/faq/amfaq/2.1_Alcatel___Efficient_Legacy_Equipment#4803
>
> [2] WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy, the original wireless security
> mechanism. Broken and useless.
>
> [3] WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access, real, effective wireless security.
>
> [4] WAP - Wireless Access Point - the "base station" your wireless
> computer talks to.
>
>   

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