Re: unable to connect to the internet

you have to power cycle the cable modem when you switch devices. if
that is not working, then you probably should replace the cable
modem

On Thu, 7 May 2009 01:54:27 +0530, Jackal18
<Jackal18.3rs9nd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I'm not sure what that means, but I'll take your word for it, thanks!
But the laptop that I am on right now is connected to the same service,
and I have no issues. is that common?
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