Re: Is there a problem here?

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I do use a UPS.

Haven't thought of the cable.

Well, let's see if it happens again.

Mel
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On Nov 14, 11:14 pm, "MB_" <m...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi. I have a Dell dim 2400. It has a cable modem and a router.
I have an Inspiron 2200 wireless.

I have had no problems for about 5 years. I couldn't be more pleased with
my
ISP and the service.

Two days ago, I suddenly couldn't get connected. It would say Page Not
Found.

I called my ISP. They suggested I unplug my modem for a minute and then
plug
it back in so it would reset and then do the same with my Linksys router.
That worked perfectly.

Today, I had the same symptoms. I did it again and now all is fine.

Any ideas? Could this be a modem going bad? A router going bad? Problems
at
the ISP (which I doubt). Or is it probably something that just happened?

Mel

Any electronics that is working 24/7/365 days for 5 years (1826 days)
on a standard power plug wall outlet, without any power conditioning,
can "wear out." Several easy steps to check:

- Replace network cable between router / cable modem
- Record router settings (on paper) and reset / recofigure router.
- Get an "enhance" power bar, line power filter or even better, UPS


What other cable services?


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