Fwd: [clue-tech] DSL modem issue?

[F.L. Whiteley]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: clue-tech-bounces at cluedenver.org 
> [mailto:clue-tech-bounces at cluedenver.org] On Behalf Of David 
> L. Anselmi
> Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 19:38
> To: CLUE tech
> Subject: Re: Fwd: [clue-tech] DSL modem issue?
> 
> 
> Gus Calabrese wrote:
> > 
> > I used a Cisco 678 modem for Qwest DSL purposes for over 5 
> years with no 
> > problems requiring reset.  I ran VOIP very successfully.  Used 678 
> > modems can be obtained cheaply and in fact I would be 
> willing to loan 
> > you one to try out.
> 
> Yep.  I was lucky enough to get a 678 when I got DSL and it 
> still works. 
>   Even when the power flakes out and wedges the wireless 
> router the 678 
> just chugs along.
> 
> But you should also look for firmware upgrades to your modem.  That's 
> worth a try.
> 
> Is there a way to log into your modem and reboot it?  Most 
> seem to have 
> that.  When it needs a reboot are you still able to log into it?
> 
> Dave
> 
I also prefer the Cisco 678.  Quite a few listed on eBay.  They do fail
occasionally, but not as often as the various Actiontecs.  I like the
four subnet capability for my personal uses.  That said, the C678 may
not work well on some remote terminals.  In one case, all I could get
was 32K inbound with the Cisco and a new Actiontec did the subscribed
256k and the service has since been updated to 1.5mbps.  That's the one
time I've seen that and I tried two C678's.

The Actiontecs eventually quit trying to retrain/reconnect without a
reboot, but the Ciscos are very persistent in case of an interruption.

Frank Whiteley