Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

[Guest Pegasus \(MVP\)]

"greeny" <grass@lawn.com> wrote in message

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> Hi,,

>

> A friend (80yr old) has just got hold of a computer with xp on it,

> broadband too.

> Trouble is, his modem seems to shut down if inactive for a while; I went

> to his control panel and

> clicked on 'phone/modem', but instead of showing details, it just brings

> up a dialogue box for

> setting up a modem.

> Where are the dialogue boxes that show all the settings etc? I want to see

> if I can find a tick-box

> or similar to tell the modem to stop shutting down,, even if its more

> than an hour or more.

> On my win98 machine, I go to c/panel and and click on modem, and I find

> heaps of options.

>

> Tia.

 

Hard to say without knowing a lot more, e.g.

- Brand & model of modem

- Type of connection between PC and modem (Serial? CAT5? USB?)

- Is this a modem/router?

[Guest greeny]

Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

 

Hi,,

 

A friend (80yr old) has just got hold of a computer with xp on it, broadband too.

Trouble is, his modem seems to shut down if inactive for a while; I went to his control panel and

clicked on 'phone/modem', but instead of showing details, it just brings up a dialogue box for

setting up a modem.

Where are the dialogue boxes that show all the settings etc? I want to see if I can find a tick-box

or similar to tell the modem to stop shutting down,, even if its more than an hour or more.

On my win98 machine, I go to c/panel and and click on modem, and I find heaps of options.

 

Tia.

[Guest greeny]

Re: Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

 

> Hard to say without knowing a lot more, e.g.

> - Brand & model of modem

> - Type of connection between PC and modem (Serial? CAT5? USB?)

> - Is this a modem/router?

>

 

Hmmm,,,

I dont have it in front of me right now,, but I'm sure it is ethernet cable. It may be couple

of days before I see it again too.

No, no router.

Does this make a difference to where I can find the 'settings' dialoge box? Apart from what I

have told you, the internet works fine for him,, just seems to shut off if he leaves it for a

while.

Tia

[Guest TaurArian]

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"it is ethernet cable"

 

Control Panel \ Network & Internet Connections \ Network Connections \ Lan

or High Speed Internet (Local Area Connection)

 

 

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"greeny" <grass@lawn.com> wrote in message

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>

>> Hard to say without knowing a lot more, e.g.

>> - Brand & model of modem

>> - Type of connection between PC and modem (Serial? CAT5? USB?)

>> - Is this a modem/router?

>>

>

> Hmmm,,,

> I dont have it in front of me right now,, but I'm sure it is ethernet

> cable. It may be couple

> of days before I see it again too.

> No, no router.

> Does this make a difference to where I can find the 'settings' dialoge

> box? Apart from what I

> have told you, the internet works fine for him,, just seems to shut off

> if he leaves it for a

> while.

> Tia

>

>

[Guest Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Re: Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

 

 

"greeny" <grass@lawn.com> wrote in message

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>

>> Hard to say without knowing a lot more, e.g.

>> - Brand & model of modem

>> - Type of connection between PC and modem (Serial? CAT5? USB?)

>> - Is this a modem/router?

>>

>

> Hmmm,,,

> I dont have it in front of me right now,, but I'm sure it is ethernet

> cable. It may be couple

> of days before I see it again too.

> No, no router.

> Does this make a difference to where I can find the 'settings' dialoge

> box? Apart from what I

> have told you, the internet works fine for him,, just seems to shut off

> if he leaves it for a

> while.

> Tia

 

If TaurArian's pointer does not resolve the issue, do this when you post the

remaining details:

- Click Start / Run / cmd {OK}

- Type these commands:

ipconfig /all > c:\test.txt{Enter}

notepad c:\test.txt{Enter}

- Paste this text into your reply.

[Guest nass]

RE: Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

 

 

 

"greeny" wrote:

> Hi,,

>

> A friend (80yr old) has just got hold of a computer with xp on it, broadband too.

> Trouble is, his modem seems to shut down if inactive for a while; I went to his control panel and

> clicked on 'phone/modem', but instead of showing details, it just brings up a dialogue box for

> setting up a modem.

> Where are the dialogue boxes that show all the settings etc? I want to see if I can find a tick-box

> or similar to tell the modem to stop shutting down,, even if its more than an hour or more.

> On my win98 machine, I go to c/panel and and click on modem, and I find heaps of options.

>

> Tia.

 

# Click Start >> Control panel >> Network and Internet Connections>> Internet

Options.

On the IE Properties click on Connections Tab then Highlight the Default

connection name and click Settings button.

 

# On the Default Connection settings window under General Tab under this:

Connect using:

[ Modem Here ][v]

[ Configure...] click on Configure button

# On the Modem Configuration Window click on General Tab and set this:

Maximum Speed:

[ 57600 ][v] you can change this settings to adjust accordingly.

 

# Then click Connection tab:

Connection Preference:

Data Bits: [ 8 ][v]

Parity: [None][v]

Stop Bits: [1 ][v]

Then click on [ Port Settings..] button:

# On Advanced Port settings;

[ √ ] Use FIFO buffer (requires 16550 Compatible UART) check this Box

 

Select Lower settings to correct connection problem....etc.

 

Receive Buffer Low (1) _____________▼_______ High (14)

Transmit Buffer Low(1) __________________▼__ High (16)

Click [OK] to confirm your changes.

# Then back on the Connect Tab Settings click on Advanced Button:

On the Advanced Settings, check this;

[√ ] Use flow control

(*) Hardware (RTS/CTS)

( ) Software (XON/XOFF)

 

Try to adjust the setting one-by one to get better performance.

I will advise you to write down the Old settings before performing any

change to be a reference to you when you are doing your adjustment, I hope

you will not need it but just in case.

With the 1600 last night I meant the( PAUD)

HTH.

Let us know.

Regards,

nass

---

http://www.nasstec.co.uk

[Guest greeny]

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"TaurArian" > "it is ethernet cable"

 

Hope so,,, now that I been quoted.

Was only there an hour or so, teaching how to send/recieve an email.

> Control Panel \ Network & Internet Connections \ Network Connections \ Lan

> or High Speed Internet (Local Area Connection)

 

I will head there the instant I am in front of his,, it may be a couple/few days,, but I will

reply here either way.

>

> TaurArian [MVP]

 

Ta TaurArian.

[Guest Ken Blake, MVP]

Re: Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

 

On Sun, 5 Oct 2008 18:32:38 +0930, "greeny" <grass@lawn.com> wrote:

> Hi,,

>

> A friend (80yr old) has just got hold of a computer with xp on it, broadband too.

> Trouble is, his modem seems to shut down if inactive for a while; I went to his control panel and

> clicked on 'phone/modem', but instead of showing details, it just brings up a dialogue box for

> setting up a modem.

> Where are the dialogue boxes that show all the settings etc? I want to see if I can find a tick-box

> or similar to tell the modem to stop shutting down,, even if its more than an hour or more.

> On my win98 machine, I go to c/panel and and click on modem, and I find heaps of options.

 

 

 

If I acquired a used computer, the first thing I would do with it

would be to reinstall the operating system cleanly. You have no idea

how the computer has been maintained, what has been installed

incorrectly, what is missing, what viruses and spyware there may be,

etc. I wouldn't want to live with somebody else's mistakes and

problems, possibility of kiddy porn, etc., and I wouldn't recommend

that anyone else do either.

 

--

Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

Please Reply to the Newsgroup

[Guest TaurArian]

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"Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message

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> On Sun, 5 Oct 2008 18:32:38 +0930, "greeny" <grass@lawn.com> wrote:

>

>> Hi,,

>>

>> A friend (80yr old) has just got hold of a computer with xp on it,

>> broadband too.

>> Trouble is, his modem seems to shut down if inactive for a while; I went

>> to his control panel and

>> clicked on 'phone/modem', but instead of showing details, it just brings

>> up a dialogue box for

>> setting up a modem.

>> Where are the dialogue boxes that show all the settings etc? I want to

>> see if I can find a tick-box

>> or similar to tell the modem to stop shutting down,, even if its more

>> than an hour or more.

>> On my win98 machine, I go to c/panel and and click on modem, and I find

>> heaps of options.

>

>

>

> If I acquired a used computer, the first thing I would do with it

> would be to reinstall the operating system cleanly. You have no idea

> how the computer has been maintained, what has been installed

> incorrectly, what is missing, what viruses and spyware there may be,

> etc. I wouldn't want to live with somebody else's mistakes and

> problems, possibility of kiddy porn, etc., and I wouldn't recommend

> that anyone else do either.

>

> --

> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

> Please Reply to the Newsgroup

 

 

That's a good point Ken, but unfortunately it's not the OP's call to

undertake such work (the computer belongs to his friend) or perhaps the OP

would not be confident in undertaking such procedure (he's use to a Win98

machine). There may be problems with obtaining original media etc.

 

 

Kaylene

[Guest Ken Blake, MVP]

Re: Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

 

On Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:08:48 +1100, "TaurArian" <taurarian@gmail.com>

wrote:

>

> "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> wrote in message

> news:7cnhe4dv9u3jkqja4ea8fs6nk45t2af6ah@4ax.com...

> > On Sun, 5 Oct 2008 18:32:38 +0930, "greeny" <grass@lawn.com> wrote:

> >

> >> Hi,,

> >>

> >> A friend (80yr old) has just got hold of a computer with xp on it,

> >> broadband too.

> >> Trouble is, his modem seems to shut down if inactive for a while; I went

> >> to his control panel and

> >> clicked on 'phone/modem', but instead of showing details, it just brings

> >> up a dialogue box for

> >> setting up a modem.

> >> Where are the dialogue boxes that show all the settings etc? I want to

> >> see if I can find a tick-box

> >> or similar to tell the modem to stop shutting down,, even if its more

> >> than an hour or more.

> >> On my win98 machine, I go to c/panel and and click on modem, and I find

> >> heaps of options.

> >

> >

> >

> > If I acquired a used computer, the first thing I would do with it

> > would be to reinstall the operating system cleanly. You have no idea

> > how the computer has been maintained, what has been installed

> > incorrectly, what is missing, what viruses and spyware there may be,

> > etc. I wouldn't want to live with somebody else's mistakes and

> > problems, possibility of kiddy porn, etc., and I wouldn't recommend

> > that anyone else do either.

> >

> > --

> > Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

> > Please Reply to the Newsgroup

>

>

> That's a good point Ken, but unfortunately it's not the OP's call to

> undertake such work (the computer belongs to his friend) or perhaps the OP

> would not be confident in undertaking such procedure (he's use to a Win98

> machine). There may be problems with obtaining original media etc.

 

 

Yes, I understand. But the OP is trying to help and advise his friend.

The best advise is the recommendation I made. And if he's not

confident in doing it, he should either learn how, get another friend

to help, or buy the service from a professional. And if he doesn't

have the XP media, my view is that it should be bought.

 

My recommendation isn't the easiest or cheapest one, I know. My point

is that it's worth doing anyway.

 

--

Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

Please Reply to the Newsgroup

[Guest greeny]

Re: Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

 

> > On my win98 machine, I go to c/panel and and click on modem, and I find heaps of options.

> >

> > Tia.

>

> # Click Start >> Control panel >> Network and Internet Connections>> Internet

> Options.

> On the IE Properties click on Connections Tab then Highlight the Default

> connection name and click Settings button.

>

> # On the Default Connection settings window under General Tab under this:

> Connect using:

> [ Modem Here ][v]

> [ Configure...] click on Configure button

> # On the Modem Configuration Window click on General Tab and set this:

> Maximum Speed:

> [ 57600 ][v] you can change this settings to adjust accordingly.

>

> # Then click Connection tab:

> Connection Preference:

> Data Bits: [ 8 ][v]

> Parity: [None][v]

> Stop Bits: [1 ][v]

> Then click on [ Port Settings..] button:

> # On Advanced Port settings;

> [ ? ] Use FIFO buffer (requires 16550 Compatible UART) check this Box

>

> Select Lower settings to correct connection problem....etc.

>

> Receive Buffer Low (1) _____________?_______ High (14)

> Transmit Buffer Low(1) __________________?__ High (16)

> Click [OK] to confirm your changes.

> # Then back on the Connect Tab Settings click on Advanced Button:

> On the Advanced Settings, check this;

> [? ] Use flow control

> (*) Hardware (RTS/CTS)

> ( ) Software (XON/XOFF)

>

> Try to adjust the setting one-by one to get better performance.

> I will advise you to write down the Old settings before performing any

> change to be a reference to you when you are doing your adjustment, I hope

> you will not need it but just in case.

> With the 1600 last night I meant the( PAUD)

> HTH.

> Let us know.

> Regards,

> nass

> ---

> http://www.nasstec.co.uk

>

 

Yes,,,, this is what I wanted,, just to know how to get to 'settings' so I can have a look

around and maybe fix it for him.

 

Will get to you all when I see his machine again... shouldnt be too long

 

Tia

[Guest greeny]

Re: Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

 

I wouldn't want to live with somebody else's mistakes and

> > problems, possibility of kiddy porn, etc., and I wouldn't recommend

> > that anyone else do either.

> >

> > --

> > Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

> > Please Reply to the Newsgroup

>

>

> That's a good point Ken, but unfortunately it's not the OP's call to

> undertake such work (the computer belongs to his friend) or perhaps the OP

> would not be confident in undertaking such procedure (he's use to a Win98

> machine). There may be problems with obtaining original media etc.

>

>

> Kaylene

>

 

Yes,, you are right. But I can assure you, I looked around on his computer, and its just

fine... now if only I could fix this flaming modem problem for him,. then all would be well.

(Also, I am not real happy about the isp he is using, they dont seem very helpful at all;; but

lets see if things work out first after i am in front of his screen again)

 

Tia

[Guest GlowingBlueMist]

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"greeny" <grass@lawn.com> wrote in message

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>

>> > On my win98 machine, I go to c/panel and and click on modem, and I find

>> > heaps of options.

>> >

>> > Tia.

>>

>> # Click Start >> Control panel >> Network and Internet Connections>>

>> Internet

>> Options.

>> On the IE Properties click on Connections Tab then Highlight the Default

>> connection name and click Settings button.

>>

>> # On the Default Connection settings window under General Tab under this:

>> Connect using:

>> [ Modem Here ][v]

>> [ Configure...] click on Configure button

>> # On the Modem Configuration Window click on General Tab and set this:

>> Maximum Speed:

>> [ 57600 ][v] you can change this settings to adjust accordingly.

>>

>> # Then click Connection tab:

>> Connection Preference:

>> Data Bits: [ 8 ][v]

>> Parity: [None][v]

>> Stop Bits: [1 ][v]

>> Then click on [ Port Settings..] button:

>> # On Advanced Port settings;

>> [ ? ] Use FIFO buffer (requires 16550 Compatible UART) check this Box

>>

>> Select Lower settings to correct connection problem....etc.

>>

>> Receive Buffer Low (1) _____________?_______ High (14)

>> Transmit Buffer Low(1) __________________?__ High (16)

>> Click [OK] to confirm your changes.

>> # Then back on the Connect Tab Settings click on Advanced Button:

>> On the Advanced Settings, check this;

>> [? ] Use flow control

>> (*) Hardware (RTS/CTS)

>> ( ) Software (XON/XOFF)

>>

>> Try to adjust the setting one-by one to get better performance.

>> I will advise you to write down the Old settings before performing any

>> change to be a reference to you when you are doing your adjustment, I

>> hope

>> you will not need it but just in case.

>> With the 1600 last night I meant the( PAUD)

>> HTH.

>> Let us know.

>> Regards,

>> nass

>> ---

>> http://www.nasstec.co.uk

>>

>

> Yes,,,, this is what I wanted,, just to know how to get to

> 'settings' so I can have a look

> around and maybe fix it for him.

>

> Will get to you all when I see his machine again... shouldnt be too

> long

>

> Tia

>

 

Sounds like you might want to turn on a "keep alive" feature. I used to

need to use it for a rather annoying ISP that would turn off my access if I

was not constantly using it.

 

If you can not locate such a feature in your modem settings here are a

couple of links to places that provide keep alive programs, many for free.

http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Network_and_Internet/Keep_Alive_Tools/

 

http://vpn-keep-alive.suggestsoft.com/

[Guest smlunatick]

Re: Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

 

On Oct 5, 10:02 am, "greeny" <gr...@lawn.com> wrote:

> Hi,,

>

> A friend (80yr old) has just got hold of a computer with xp on it, broadband too.

> Trouble is, his modem seems to shut down if inactive for a while;  I went to his control panel and

> clicked on 'phone/modem', but instead of showing details, it just brings up a dialogue box for

> setting up a modem.

> Where are the dialogue boxes that show all the settings etc? I want to see if I can find a tick-box

> or similar to tell the modem to stop shutting down,,  even if its more than an hour or more.

> On my win98 machine, I go to c/panel and and click on modem, and I find heaps of options.

>

> Tia.

 

Broadband modems do not have any settings under Phone/Modems. The

broadband modems are devices that are do not have any additional

settings to be configured in Windows. These use either the PC's built-

in Ethernet (RJ-45) network adapter or connect via a USB port. You

need to correctly set up the network port setting in Device Manager

for the corresponding network ports.

[Guest Big_Al]

Re: Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

 

greeny wrote:

>> Hard to say without knowing a lot more, e.g.

>> - Brand & model of modem

>> - Type of connection between PC and modem (Serial? CAT5? USB?)

>> - Is this a modem/router?

>>

>

> Hmmm,,,

> I dont have it in front of me right now,, but I'm sure it is ethernet cable. It may be couple

> of days before I see it again too.

> No, no router.

> Does this make a difference to where I can find the 'settings' dialoge box? Apart from what I

> have told you, the internet works fine for him,, just seems to shut off if he leaves it for a

> while.

> Tia

>

>

Beware, cable modems are called "modems" but are not modems as we know

them from the days of dial up connections. So don't look for your

Cable modem under modems. As a matter of fact, its not even a piece of

hardware connected to your PC. Its just providing you internet connect

to a jack you plug into.

[Guest Big_Al]

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Big_Al wrote:

> greeny wrote:

>>> Hard to say without knowing a lot more, e.g.

>>> - Brand & model of modem

>>> - Type of connection between PC and modem (Serial? CAT5? USB?)

>>> - Is this a modem/router?

>>>

>>

>> Hmmm,,,

>> I dont have it in front of me right now,, but I'm sure it is

>> ethernet cable. It may be couple

>> of days before I see it again too.

>> No, no router.

>> Does this make a difference to where I can find the 'settings' dialoge

>> box? Apart from what I

>> have told you, the internet works fine for him,, just seems to shut

>> off if he leaves it for a

>> while.

>> Tia

>>

>>

> Beware, cable modems are called "modems" but are not modems as we know

> them from the days of dial up connections. So don't look for your

> Cable modem under modems. As a matter of fact, its not even a piece of

> hardware connected to your PC. Its just providing you internet connect

> to a jack you plug into.

>

That should be

" Its just providing you internet connection via a jack you plug into."

Proof reader not turned on.

[Guest greeny]

Re: Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

 

> Sounds like you might want to turn on a "keep alive" feature. I used to

> need to use it for a rather annoying ISP that would turn off my access if I

> was not constantly using it.

>

> If you can not locate such a feature in your modem settings here are a

> couple of links to places that provide keep alive programs, many for free.

> http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Network_and_Internet/Keep_Alive_Tools/

>

> http://vpn-keep-alive.suggestsoft.com/

>

 

Hi......

Many thanks for reply and good intent. I checked out the two links, but methinks you are

thinking that the problem lies with a dial-up connection..... its not, its broad-band.

Perhaps you were misled by checking out my connection, which is dial-up, but the problem computer is

b/b.

Do you have any direct links to anything like what you describe that concern b/b? (keep-alive and

etc.)

 

Tia

[Guest GlowingBlueMist]

Re: Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

 

"greeny" <grass@lawn.com> wrote in message

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>

>> Sounds like you might want to turn on a "keep alive" feature. I used to

>> need to use it for a rather annoying ISP that would turn off my access if

>> I

>> was not constantly using it.

>>

>> If you can not locate such a feature in your modem settings here are a

>> couple of links to places that provide keep alive programs, many for

>> free.

>> http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Network_and_Internet/Keep_Alive_Tools/

>>

>> http://vpn-keep-alive.suggestsoft.com/

>>

>

> Hi......

> Many thanks for reply and good intent. I checked out the two links,

> but methinks you are

> thinking that the problem lies with a dial-up connection..... its not,

> its broad-band.

> Perhaps you were misled by checking out my connection, which is dial-up,

> but the problem computer is

> b/b.

> Do you have any direct links to anything like what you describe that

> concern b/b? (keep-alive and

> etc.)

>

> Tia

>

Some broadband modems have a configuration setting in them that is used to

accomplish the same thing. By default they are usually disabled. If they

are also using an external router many of them also have one in them that

can be turned on but I've had better success activating it on the modem

itself when it's available. With out knowing the make/model of the device

it's almost impossible point where to find it, if the model does support it.

 

What brand/model of broadband modem is being used?

Is a router also being used to share the broadband modem to more than one

computer? If so, what brand/model is the router?

[Guest greeny]

Re: Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

 

 

 

Broadband modems do not have any settings under Phone/Modems. The

broadband modems are devices that are do not have any additional

settings to be configured in Windows. These use either the PC's built-

in Ethernet (RJ-45) network adapter or connect via a USB port. You

need to correctly set up the network port setting in Device Manager

for the corresponding network ports.

 

--------

Hi smlunatick......

damn, I just replied to another mail here prior to reading yours....

Okay,, seems you know what is cookin' re: b/band etc. Yes, I am a dun user and am using

98,, and quietly confident of knowing my way around it with ease,, including tickling 'bills'

files.

 

So,, now that we are down to 'brass tacks',, what you are saying is that there is no way of

tickling anything, and in fact, there is not even an area I can go to if I wanted to do a

tickle........ yes?

 

You mention setting up the port in d/m,, anything in particular ? As 3 or more days have

passed, and not really having bothered to look at the port area of his computer.. (mainly because I

thought I would eventually find a settings dialogue) I cant really tell if it is via a USB or not.

(I hope to be there in next 36hrs to start looking harder at 'things'.)

 

Thanks for the reply,, but could you elaborate a little on "You need to correctly set up the network

port setting in Device Manager for the corresponding network ports" ?

You obviously have something on your mind,,, and I am not unfamiliar with comps', so if you tell me

what you would personally do, then I'll go there and check it out.

Also, is this a common occurence with b/b? Never had a drama like this with dun.

 

Tia.

[Guest greeny]

Re: Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

 

> That should be

> " Its just providing you internet connection via a jack you plug into."

> Proof reader not turned on.

 

Chuckle.........

 

I've just found time to answer some of the replies,,,, but yes,, you are right. !

[Guest greeny]

to ALL REPLIERS... plz READ ASAP

 

to ALL REPLIERS... plz READ ASAP

 

Hi to all......

 

I have some very conflicting replies,,, yet each was informative in its own way.

 

The chap is coming to get me in tomorrow, and I need some Real info after all I have read,,,,,,

so, I'll cut to the chase.... ha ha.

 

1)Why when clicking on modems within XP does a person only get taken to an area where an account can

be set up?

2)Why is there NO access to a settings dialogue within XP

 

3)Is this a Bill G thing? and, if so, Why?

 

4)Why is it all aimed at B/Band? Would I see the same if I used XP and dial-up? Like,

would I be able to access a 'setttings' dialogue in XP using dun? (is so simple using my set-up on

my computer.)

 

5)Why has XP made it impossible to 'tickle' areas that need tickling?

 

Anyway,, I will be in front of his computer within 18hrs,,,,, any info before I go, based on what

I know, would be appreciated..... will check in the morning.

So far, it looks like I 'cant' access any settings, I cant use the link given concerning "keeping

alive" (cos its only good for dun) and I cant do anything re: what smlunatick said til he answers

the post I place an hour ago.... (hope he is awake.)

 

Tia

[Guest greeny]

Re: Modem - Details.. (where are the details.)

 

> > Do you have any direct links to anything like what you describe that

> > concern b/b? (keep-alive and

> > etc.)

> >

> > Tia

> >

> Some broadband modems have a configuration setting in them that is used to

> accomplish the same thing. By default they are usually disabled. If they

> are also using an external router many of them also have one in them that

> can be turned on but I've had better success activating it on the modem

> itself when it's available. With out knowing the make/model of the device

> it's almost impossible point where to find it, if the model does support it.

>

> What brand/model of broadband modem is being used?

> Is a router also being used to share the broadband modem to more than one

> computer? If so, what brand/model is the router?

>

 

hi 'Glow'.......

 

i have been back to his house,, and the modem was/is one that was supplied by mr Richard

Branson.. it is their/his modem via their 'virgin.com' scenario.

i believe i have isolated it to just that,, that the modem itself is simply bluddy faulty.

(either that or the whole company is.... take your pick..!!)

 

it is apparently Still dropping out when inactive for a few minutes, and i am apparently being

picked-up tomorrow in order to be in front of his screen while he phones them.

(not sure i like the term,, "being picked up" ha ha.)

 

will keep you posted

 

tia