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Thread ID: 105195 2009-11-22 22:50:00 Getting dumped from Orcon. STILL! JJJJJ (528) Press F1
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832646 2009-11-23 05:52:00 You'd be surprised, down there they're probably all using the same gear in the exchanges, so changing ISP's (Unless the issue is with authenticatin with the ISP for example) won't fix didly squat.

What are the modem / router make & models?
Chilling_Silence (9)
832647 2009-11-23 05:52:00 You'd be surprised, down there they're probably all using the same gear in the exchanges, so changing ISP's (Unless the issue is with authenticatin with the ISP for example) won't fix didly squat.

What are the modem / router make & models?
Chilling_Silence (9)
832648 2009-11-23 06:17:00 Try switching to another ISP, to see if that makes a difference. Could be the equipment at the exchange if it happens with the new ISP.
As mentioned before it is probably all the sulphur fumes in the roadside cabinets and with a little moisture turns it into sulphuric acid, need I say anymore.
:)
Trev (427)
832649 2009-11-23 06:20:00 A friend had a similar problem a couple of years back with a connection to xtra, it turned out that her ADSL modem was connected to the phone system through a 12 metre flexible telephone extension cord. As soon as we installed fixed wiring and an extra BT socket the problem went away.
Those flexible extension cords are fine for audio frequencies but attenuate high frequency broadband signals to the point of failure. If you get enough transmission errors, the modem shuts down and has to reconnect. Just a thought.
jinja_thom (4306)
832650 2009-11-23 08:05:00 Orcon are sending me one of their super modems. So we'll see what that does. JJJJJ (528)
832651 2009-11-23 08:33:00 maybe you should see other people :p:lol: GameJunkie (72)
832652 2009-11-23 09:38:00 Their super modems are crap too ...

All the ones the ISP's give away are relatively cheap, though for basic home use they generally suffice. If you're having issues, see if you can lay your hands on a NetComm NB6Plus4WN :)

Seriously I've just replaced two of the HomeHub / BizHub modems today ... ;)
Chilling_Silence (9)
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