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  1. 10-14-03, 10:23 AM #1
    gLazes
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    DSL connection dropping

    I have ADSL, I use a USB Modem.

    My connection drops at random, Stays down for like 2-3 mins and corrupts my downloads or whatever I'm doing. Is there anything I can do to prevent this ?

    I'm running windows 2000 professional.
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    Anything else.. Let me know
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  2. 10-14-03, 11:05 AM #2
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    Connect via ethernet not USB.

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    Could the USB modem really cause this ?
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  4. 10-14-03, 11:20 AM #4
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    Originally posted by gLazes
    Could the USB modem really cause this ?
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  5. 10-14-03, 11:27 AM #5
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    So, All I would have to do is buy a PCI DSL modem... Install the drivers and all. Then plug a phone line into in and im connected. Or will I have to have a network card also ?

    Let me know, Because this is killing me.
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  6. 10-14-03, 11:34 AM #6
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    No, you have to buy an ethernet card and connect your modem to your pc that way instead of USB.

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  7. 10-14-03, 11:37 AM #7
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    How does that work ?

    My modem only has a USB port and Phone line port.
    I actually have 2 Network Cards lying around.
    If you can explain, I'll do it now lol
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  8. 10-14-03, 11:39 AM #8
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    If your modem only has a USB connection then you need a new modem.

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  9. 10-14-03, 11:43 AM #9
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    What modem would you prefer ? ..
    I'm on a tight budget right now !!

    Get a decent one for $30 ?
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  10. 10-14-03, 02:12 PM #10
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    Just curious are you on Verizon or BellSouth lines?
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    Nope, I wish I were.
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  12. 10-14-03, 03:14 PM #12
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    Go with effecent speedstreams those are nice.
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    That's what I have, A speedstream 4060
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    Originally posted by gLazes
    Nope, I wish I were.
    Which one then?
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  15. 10-14-03, 05:21 PM #15
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    Get one with an ethernet port. That's all doesn't matter what model.
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  16. 10-16-03, 09:46 AM #16
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    I got a Speedstream 5260 on the way. WooT
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    Originally posted by gLazes
    I got a Speedstream 5260 on the way. WooT
    Great once you get it post back and we will get all tweaked up.

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  18. 10-16-03, 03:20 PM #18
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    In the meantime see if you got the most up to date drivers for that modem.
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  19. 10-16-03, 10:40 PM #19
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    The drivers are up to date.
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  20. 10-22-03, 04:49 PM #20
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    I got the modem, But can't get it online

    It is model 5250.. with 4 led's .. Only 2 are lit. "Sys" and Enet" .... "Atm" and "DSL" are not lit. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. I got everything hooked up. The Network Card installed. Any help ?
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