Right, I forgot everyone was/is not familiar with the type cable but the router then has a short cable connected to the modem..I have a gadget that has a serial port plug in, is there a conversion gadget to convert from serial to usb?..--Phyllis
----- Original Message ----- From: "N. Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 7:21 PM Subject: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Re: Connection question > That would be, you have 20' of CAT5 cables, and not 20' of telephone > extension cables. > > > --- In [email protected], <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> I have 20' cables that run around the room to my 4 systems and end > up in the >> 4 port NetGear router, which in turn connects to a swbell modem..been >> runningn this setup for years with no problems except when swbell > found out >> what a virus was and was down for 8 days years ago..lol..--Phyllis >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Jim Purcell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 8:47 AM >> Subject: Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Connection question >> >> >> >> I called Bellsouth and the lady I talked to said that it was more >> >> than likely the >> >> phone extender, that I should never use one more than about 10 feet >> >> long. >> > >> > Most of the time the first responders from any tech company are those >> > with the least [if any] training. And they seem often to be >> > encouraged to get rid of you with excuses. [I won't go into my >> > experiences with Ameritech over my DSL connection. I don't think that >> > the length of your pone extension has anything to do with your >> > problem. On the other hand if you the cable or the connector are >> > loose that could drop the connection. So I would examine the cable >> > and connectors to make certain that the are firmly attached to the >> > cable. Better yet, try another cable. That could solve the problem. >> > Also make certain that the modem card is plugged into it's slot >> > firmly. Do this with the computer power turned off. You may have to >> > open the case in order to push the card down into the slot. You may >> > nat be able to be certain that it is firmly in the slot without >> > opening the case. >> > >> > Another place to check is the telephone jack on the wall. If this was >> > installed without due care it might be loose. You could try a >> > different phone outlet if one is available. If none of these actions >> > solves the problem it could be telco equipment that is at fault, >> > either on your site or on theirs. But keep in mind that if they send >> > out a 'tech' and the find the problem on your premises they will want >> > to charge for the call. >> > >> >> Do I moved my computer and I have hated where it is since. I have >> >> to be >> >> able to look out the window, I just have to which would mean using >> >> this >> >> cord again. >> > >> > You can use as long a cable as you need/want. Keep in mind that the >> > connection from the Telco is miles in length. >> > >> > Jim >> > >> > >> > >> > If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this > site, please >> > feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post >> > personal issues directly to the group. >> > >> > To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to >> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > >> > Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech >> > Yahoo! Groups Links >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please > feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post > personal issues directly to the group. > > To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get Bzzzy! (real tools to help you find a job). Welcome to the Sweet Life. http://us.click.yahoo.com/A77XvD/vlQLAA/TtwFAA/67folB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
