[pchelpers] Re: DSL Connection Problem

Scott McNay wrote:
> Hi Gerald,
>
> Tuesday, December 12, 2006, 9:13:45 PM, you wrote:
>
> GG> When I restart my PC DSL does not work. I then switch modular
> GG> plugs and used a free service for New York City called Metconnect.
> GG> Someone can use any dial up service. I leave the dial up on for
> GG> several minutes and disconnect. Then I connect my DSL modular
> GG> plug. Presto DSL works.
>
>   

> Are you saying that you unplug the phone line from the DSL modem, dial
> up, disconnect after a few moments, plug the DSL line back in, and it
> works?  I'm asking because you said above that you "switch" plugs.
>
> Is this a problem with the DSL modem connecting to the service, or a
> problem with your computer talking to the DSL modem? You will probably
> be able to see the difference in the lights on the modem.  Knowing
> this will identify which direction to look in.
>
>
>   

> GG> The only clue I have is that I leave the internal modem modular
> GG> plug in the PC at all times. I also use a splitter since the
> GG> modular jack is behind some furniture and is troublesome to keep
> GG> moving it about.
>
> GG>   What do you think of the setup?  Sounds weird but it works.
>
>   

> The weirdness may be part of the problem. The splitter is a potential
> source of problem (flaky? Works better when warm?), and having the
> other leg always plugged into the dial-up modem may also be a problem,
> since too many devices on a phone line can cause some to not work
> properly.
>
>   
Scott & Gerald,
    With the DSL Modem several line adapters are normally included  that 
should be used for everything except the DSL Modem. If he is using a 
splitter there should be no problem having both the DSL modem and the 
regular modem hooked up at the same time as long as the regular modem is 
on an adapter.
    I use both since my computer is also my FAX machine.
   
    Cy



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