DSL MODEM Checking?

**cryingvalor** · 11-27-2006, 02:40 AM

-how do you check a DSL Modem for problems.

**johnwill** · 11-27-2006, 08:11 AM

Why not describe the problem you're having?

**cryingvalor** · 11-27-2006, 05:59 PM

-well our DSL connection frequently cut-off. and when i call our isp provider they always say to restart and wait.

**johnwill** · 11-28-2006, 09:07 AM

Well, from that description, you either have a problem with the modem, the interior wiring, or the ISP's lines outside.

You can try a new modem, and you can upgrade the interior wiring. After that, it's the ISP that will have to fix the problem.

Here's my RX for the best interior wiring for DSL.

Purchase a DSL splitter and install it at the telco service entrance. Run a direct line from the DSL port on the splitter directly to the DSL modem. Connect all of the other phone instruments to the telephone output of the DSL splitter.

This is as good as it gets for DSL installations, and will usually solve in-house wiring issues.

**cryingvalor** · 11-28-2006, 06:37 PM

-is there a way of checking the dsl modem for problems with out getting a new modem.

**johnwill** · 11-29-2006, 01:22 PM

You could take it to a friend's house with DSL and see if it works there. There is no easy to determine if it's the modem, internal wiring, or external wiring without changing something or swapping the modem.

**cryingvalor** · 11-29-2006, 07:12 PM

-ok ill try that thanks for the advice...

11-27-2006, 02:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
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11-28-2006, 09:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,721 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Well, from that description, you either have a problem with the modem, the interior wiring, or the ISP's lines outside. You can try a new modem, and you can upgrade the interior wiring. After that, it's the ISP that will have to fix the problem. Here's my RX for the best interior wiring for DSL. Purchase a DSL splitter and install it at the telco service entrance. Run a direct line from the DSL port on the splitter directly to the DSL modem. Connect all of the other phone instruments to the telephone output of the DSL splitter. This is as good as it gets for DSL installations, and will usually solve in-house wiring issues. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-29-2006, 01:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,721 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	You could take it to a friend's house with DSL and see if it works there. There is no easy to determine if it's the modem, internal wiring, or external wiring without changing something or swapping the modem. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-27-2006, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
cryingvalor TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 510 OS: XP2,WIN03,UBUNTU,CentOS,Bayanihan,FEDORA 8	-well our DSL connection frequently cut-off. and when i call our isp provider they always say to restart and wait.

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cryingvalor TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 510 OS: XP2,WIN03,UBUNTU,CentOS,Bayanihan,FEDORA 8	-is there a way of checking the dsl modem for problems with out getting a new modem.

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cryingvalor TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 510 OS: XP2,WIN03,UBUNTU,CentOS,Bayanihan,FEDORA 8	-ok ill try that thanks for the advice...