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Re: Slow Internet connection

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On 11/01/2011 09:32 AM, notbob wrote:
> On 2011-11-01, Haines Brown<haines@HistoricalMaterialism.info>  wrote:
>> I'm running Debian Sqeeze, with a Realtek 8168 or 8169 chip though a
>> LAN cable to a modem........
>
> Bingo!  I'd ask yer ISP to provide another modem.  I had a Motorola
> DSL/wireless modem that went bad and had them send another.  It was no
> better.  I had my ISP send a 2nd modem.  I discovered, later, both
> were refurbs.  I called for a onsite tech.  He brought two more modems
> (zyxel), different brands/models, both refurbs.  He finally had to
> drive back to the shop for a NIB, top of the line zyxel replacement.
> It worked!  Took he and myself 2 hrs or arguing and testing, but
> finally fixed it.  Four bad modems!!
>
> Prior to that, I had a similar problem, but fixed it myself.  It was
> not the modem, but my own bad 100ft phone line from the box and my
> responsibility.  I merely went to RadioShack and bought a new cable.
> Problem resolved.  Make sure it's not your wiring before calling in
> your ISP with some serious accusations, as they charge up the
> ying/yang if you don't have house phone service.
>
> nb

	Just a note:  I have never bought a new DSL modem, buying
all of them so far at thrift (2nd hand) stores.  The original
Alcatel went bad and I have a Netgear ADSL modem router now
from that source and from a sidewalk (private) sale picked
up a later model for use when this Netgear DG834G might fail.

	Maybe it is just my inherent distrust of the prices
charged for "free" equipment of any sort.  My notebook is
a refurb too I believe.

	bliss
	

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 Slow Internet connection Haines Brown <haines@HistoricalMaterialism.info> - 2011-11-01 11:50 -0400
  Re: Slow Internet connection notbob <notbob@nothome.com> - 2011-11-01 16:32 +0000
    Re: Slow Internet connection Bobbie Sellers <bliss-sf4ever@dslextreme.com> - 2011-11-01 10:48 -0700
      Re: Slow Internet connection Haines Brown <haines@HistoricalMaterialism.info> - 2011-11-01 14:15 -0400
        Re: Slow Internet connection "Trevor Hemsley" <Trevor.Hemsley@mytrousers.ntlworld.com> - 2011-11-01 17:14 -0500
          Re: Slow Internet connection Haines Brown <haines@HistoricalMaterialism.info> - 2011-11-02 09:30 -0400
            Re: Slow Internet connection Damiano Santini <damy832000@yahoo.it> - 2011-11-15 16:20 -0800
              Re: Slow Internet connection Curt <curty@free.fr> - 2012-01-09 16:47 +0000

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