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08-09-2003, 06:04 AM
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Broadband Modem Problems
Hi,
I just registered for BB, but having trouble installing modem. Tried many times to install, but it kept crashing PC always at same point. I got in touch with ISP I bought off and they told me it was the modem that was faulty, so after I exchanged it tried to install a couple more times same result. Then finally I managed it but it dont seem to be right, for one my CPU is always 95% and above when modem is connected, windows wont shut down when modem is connected(as soon as I unplug modem, it shuts down. If I plug modem in again it dont reboot until I unplug it again) ISP now says its probally power management problem and I should update drivers for USB. What I'm wanting to know (apart from any extra advice) is, If it is a power management problem how would I correct it? and how would I go about updating driver for USB (would I have to update BIOS)? |
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08-09-2003, 09:14 AM
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I don have any experience with connection using USB, but if your modem has a ethernet connection do yourself a favor and get a ethernet card for your PC for $10.00, a straight thru CAT5 cable and go that route.
Chas
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08-09-2003, 02:15 PM
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USB modems are nothing but headaches.
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08-10-2003, 03:34 AM
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My ISP provides me with a Terratec cable modem that connects either by way of USB or Ethernet.
I have never had a problem with the USB connection, however, I do know people that do. Having switched over to the ethernet connection their problems were resolved.
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08-10-2003, 04:07 AM
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I heard the ethernet is faster than usb or something? is this true?
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08-10-2003, 07:05 AM
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Rockin'n Rollin' All Nite
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On my 600k service it makes no difference as far as I can tell.
Using various speed checks I average 560k, which is fine by me. |
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08-10-2003, 10:35 AM
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