On 8/23/12, Bruce Johnson <[email protected]> wrote: I understand and agree with what you've said. I'm trying to learn howthe various parts work.
> You reset the modem and everything worked, for ten minutes. Then you had a > problem. > > This is the definitive diagnostic. Your DSL modem is failing. Verizon wants to use the bandwith speed test to decide whether the modem is working. That test is fine. > If Verizon insists that you can only connect one computer at a time, (which > I find surprising, given that they offer wireless DSL modems and such) find > another provider. I'm not happy with, but I'm limited to Verizon. I can buy their wireless modem for the same price as your netgear, but that doesnt solve the problem, it avoids it. > ALso instead of tying up the G4 just to get the Pismo online, get something how am I tying up the g4? > Reset the DSL modem, plug it into the Netgear, plug your G4 into one of the > ethernet ports and connect your Pismo to it wirelessly. I presume the "it" is the Netgear I walked into > their store, handed over the cable modem, told 'em it was dead, they gave me > a new one. That's what I tried with Verizon--they wont even admit its their modem. I appreciate the help Bruce -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Books, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
