Hi there, We get a lot of these Actiontec modems donated to our computer reuse nonprofit. Often, doing the firmware update gets them working properly again. The most common failure in the older Actiontec modems that have a built in Ethernet hub is one of the Ethernet ports dies-sometimes switching ports is a solution. Another solution we have done is using the modem portion of the modem, connecting to an external router (usually a wireless one) and letting the router spit out the IP addys. We also encourage users to switch providers. We have a lot of smaller DSL providers available to us here in Eugene, OR-Qwest "conditions" the phone line and the DSL provider brings the internet in. Much better service and support and only about $12.00 more a month. Our nonprofit is fortunate to be close to a Clearwire tower-we get wireless internet access-it is cheaper by half, and the speed is 4 times what we were getting with Qwest (and we have over 40 machines sharing the internet connection). My download speeds right now is running 1600 kbps give or take- raino Computer Reuse and Recycling Center
On 8/19/05 2:41 PM, "Danielle Sellers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You are lucky that Qwest agreed to replace your DSL modem. My internet > goes out every week or two. They just tell me to unplug it for a minute > then plug it back in. They say it is fine. I disagree, but can't afford > the more expensive cable. > Danielle > >> On Aug 19, 2005, at 3:53 PM, Anand Keathley wrote: >> Hi All, >> I'm renting a DSL modem from Qwest which is giving me no end of grief >> and am wondering if there is anything out there that can work better >> for me. Your experiences would be appreciated. What I now have is an >> Actiontec model R1524SU. It says it is wireless ready but I have Cat. >> 5 cable run through the building. There are four computers attached, >> a Sawtooth, a B&W shortly to be replaced with a DA, a 5260 with a G3 >> upgrade and a P.C. >> The modem has always been glitchy but it keeps getting worse. Qwest >> is replacing it with one of the same. So now is the time to find >> something more stable. Any ideas? >> Thanks, >> Anand -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
