Re: [PLUG] Ethernet connection dropping

2017-08-06 Thread fredjame
Just a note. I found out this week that the DHCP client in Linux eventually times out trying to get a lease. These machines won't recovery without manual intervention unless there is a watchdog set. On Aug 6, 2017 8:32 AM, "Dick Steffens" wrote: > On 08/05/2017 11:56 PM,

Re: [PLUG] Is there a DNS cache in the Comcast modem?

2017-09-19 Thread fredjame
Denis Heidtmann wrote: > The thing is he said Yes to start, then he offered to clear the cache, then > he said no. I do not know what the correct answer is. What the chat rep offered to do was "reset" the user's "modem" ... saying NO to that was a good idea because, "resetting the modem"

Re: [PLUG] usb to ethernet printer (resolved)

2017-08-30 Thread fredjame
Prompted by one reply, I checked into the cost of a repair kit for my old printer and found that it was about the same as a new inexpensive laser printer without Ethernet. So I ordered a kit ... it is on back order, but I am not in a hurry. Thanks to all, for your replies . Regards Fred James

[PLUG] Sorry - just checking to see if I got my setting correct

2017-09-04 Thread fredjame
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[PLUG] usb to ethernet printer

2017-08-29 Thread fredjame
Looking for a replacement for an old HP LJ 4m+ Most new printers in the low price end are wireless and/or USB, but not Ethernet. Anyone had any experience with the USB to Ethernet adapters for connecting a USB printer to a LAN via Ethernet? My need is really a laser printer (toner) to print the