On Aug 23, 2012, at 11:41 AM, john clark wrote: > 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. >
Ok. I did a big old ascii post a long time ago where I explained all these details, I'll see if I can dig it up. >> 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. This is why people hate telcom companies with the burning hatred of a thousand supernovas. Your problem isn't "bandwidth": it's that your stupid crappy modem can't keep a routing table in it's head. It is failing at its basic function, which is to perform as a router. > >> 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. > Well, actually it DOES solve the problem. If Verizon sells a wireless router that will take the place of your modem, which allows multiple computers to connect, then that is the problem you're trying to solve. If they won't admit that their modem is failing then you have issues trying to prove that it is. >> ALso instead of tying up the G4 just to get the Pismo online, get something > > how am I tying up the g4? > Currently, if you want to access the Internet with the Pismo, the G4 has to be on. It is subbing for the Netgear or Verizon wifi router. >> 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 Yes. > > 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. ??? They won't admit that the problem is their modem, or they're not even admitting that the device is theirs? -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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/
