Modem longivity

Col Colt · 07-18-2006, 05:37 PM

Anyone know the average life expectancy of a standard modem? I've had to replace one about one a year for the past three years. I've been using the Toshiba PCX 2200 and invariably they crap out between 11-16 months...usually about the time the router will die as well!

**Terrister** · 07-18-2006, 08:03 PM

Might want to try a cable line surge protector. Here is an example.
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...pv-8-2002.html

Col Colt · 07-20-2006, 07:17 PM

I've got one of those by Monster Cable that cost about $75 several years back. Perhaps it's the brand I use

**Terrister** · 07-20-2006, 07:21 PM

Monster is a good brand, but sometimes they save your computer once and are done. Some tell you this, some don't. Might want to replace it.

07-18-2006, 05:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Col Colt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 111 OS: WinXP	Modem longivity Anyone know the average life expectancy of a standard modem? I've had to replace one about one a year for the past three years. I've been using the Toshiba PCX 2200 and invariably they crap out between 11-16 months...usually about the time the router will die as well!

07-18-2006, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 6,898 OS: Xp	Might want to try a cable line surge protector. Here is an example. http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...pv-8-2002.html __________________

07-20-2006, 07:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 6,898 OS: Xp	Monster is a good brand, but sometimes they save your computer once and are done. Some tell you this, some don't. Might want to replace it. __________________

07-20-2006, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Col Colt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 111 OS: WinXP	I've got one of those by Monster Cable that cost about $75 several years back. Perhaps it's the brand I use