Re: OT: Cable Modems (WAS Re: Redhat 8 missing smp-kernel as stated by a bugzilla op, but aguy says something else?)

[Robert L. Cochran]

And here's my addition: replace the cheapest component first. What's that? Why, the ethernet cable! You'd be surprised what gets done to ethernet cables. My electrician has a firm believe that neat wire runs are the result of generous use of a staple gun on said wires. He was off a little bit one morning and drove one pin of a staple right through the wire of a 30 foot ethernet run, thus ruining it.

Anyhow just replace the existing ethernet cable with a new one and you might have surprising results. I expect this is Cat 5e or 6 UTP wire you are replacing. Cable modems were never made for Cat 3, right?

Bob Cochran
Greenbelt, Maryland, USA

Mike Chambers wrote:

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Kloiber" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 8:17 PM
Subject: Re: Redhat 8 missing smp-kernel as stated by a bugzilla op, but
aguy says something else?

My cable modem has gone to hell (again) so I haven't been following the
list closely. Hopefully they will send out a repair guy with sufficient
"clue" to get beyond the "Well it's working right now, so I can't fix
it." mentality.

As I used to troubleshoot and install Cable modems, make sure the tech has a
meter to take readings to find out if you have any interference or such (he
should take readings starting from the modem, to the cable box, to the tap).
You might have old cables in your apartment or house that can cause
problems. Also, there should be minimal connectors (any type of them, but
mainly splitters) between the tap in the ground or on the pole, to the modem
itself. In other words, straight line from tap to modem is best, maybe a
cable box in between (if possible). If no problems are turning up, if have
to, have them replace the modem AND to make sure it's sync'd BEFORE they
leave. It ONLY should take a few minutes to do, including the phone call to
the rep at the computer to input the new modem numbers.

Sorry for the OT on the reply (well HE started it hehe), but figured this
might help others with cable modems as well.

Mike