DSL Modems

[Renegade 65]

My problem is two-fold. Download speeds range from 1014 to 1181; up speed between 74 and 104. ISP says up to 1536 down and 128 up. Second problem: I lose connection about three times a day. I power down and disconnect modem supplied by ISP, let it sit a couple of minutes and restart. Everything will be OK for a few hours and then I have to go through the same procedure again. Question: Is there a difference in modems and would it be worth while to invest in another or am I caught between a rock and a hard place?

[glc]

Who is your provider and what model is your modem? What operating system, and are you using a router or direct connect (and is it USB or Ethernet if direct)? Are you using PPPoE connection software?

[Renegade 65]

Covad is my ISP. Modem is ZyXEL Prestige 600 series, ADSL. Windows XP, direct connect, USB and no PPPoE software that I am aware of.

[glc]

Getting off USB and onto Ethernet would be the single best thing you can do. Which exact model Zyxel?

[mjkovis]

I had a much similar problem, although I use my Ethernet to connect modem to wireless router to my computer and I use cable internet (Charter Pipeline). I would lose signal about 3-4 times a day, at least the times that I noticed! I would power surge the cable modem to try and get the signal back as well and it would return for a short while and then lose connection again. Anyways, point to my story is I had the cable modem replaced and it wound up that I had a bad modem.

I am not saying this is what is wrong for sure so dont go out and buy or have a new modem installed!!! Try switching from USB to Ethernet first and see what happens, as glc stated above... Then let us know how things are turning out.

AK