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| Thread ID: 24199 | 2002-09-05 10:30:00 | Dynalink USB modem won't work | stevee (1780) | Press F1 |
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| 76738 | 2002-09-06 10:09:00 | Yes, the dial-up modem was re-detected but I cancelled the re-install. I agree that ethernet to a router is a better interface but the laptop has no built in ethernet port and I didn't want to use the PCMCIA slot. Though, thinking about it, if anyone knows of a PCMCIA ADSL modem I might be interested... The modem goes back Monday unless I get a fix first - I'll give Dynalink one last chance to come up with something and failing that, try swapping it for a Alcatel or something. |
stevee (1780) | ||
| 76739 | 2002-09-06 12:55:00 | I connect my laptop to an ethernet router, using a USB network adapter. Its seamless and reliable. The USB adapter is a generic "docking station" with Keyboard, Mouse,Serial,Parallel and USB replicated, plus ethernet. |
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| 76740 | 2002-09-07 08:37:00 | That sounds like a useful beast - i might investigate. I'll admit to being a little cagey about any USB devices at the moment, though I must admit that I don't have any problems with my USB printer and camera. Thanks for the earlier help Steve |
stevee (1780) | ||
| 76741 | 2002-09-07 08:45:00 | In England BT have a DSL account where they supply a USB modem as part of the package. There have been lots of problems like yours with these modems and the fix is to use a powered USB Hub (as its a power related issue) in that case. The other fix they have been using is to install a PCI USB card and plug into that. | John Grieve (367) | ||
| 76742 | 2002-09-10 10:04:00 | I have ended my problems by giving up on USB and going the ethernet router way - it works fine. After all the hassles of the last week I now believe all those warnings about USB modems and will avoid them from now on. Thanks to everyone who helped. Steve |
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