I'm a novice in networking issues...
Ive had a long DSL setup with SBC. I installed it simply with their setup kit by following directions.. First, I had an Alcatel Stingray.. Then, because I wanted to set up a small wireless network, I changed to a Speed Touch Home.. purchased an SMC router to go along with it.. Again, just followed directions with not much knowledge of what I was doing.
I just completed my first computer build (Im in my 50's).. had a few problems.. but worked most issues out. It's stable.. but when I hooked it up to my existing router/modem, it simply woudn't work. The sync light keeps flashing, over and over. I have an onboard NIC on my Abit AX8 card... and there are some issues with that. Perhaps that is the problem. Later on, I put in my old ethernet card and gave that a try, but still, no sync..
Now, here is one of my problems.. I don't really know what syncing is.. Can somebody explain that to me in plain English? The reason I ask is.. SBC is sending a tech out... they say there is NO trouble on the outside line - they are not getting a response/signal from my modem. He is coming indoors, and I will be charged for it. They say it might be a modem problem, but Im sceptical.. It worked fine till the very day I put in my new system. The wiring should be the same, right? CAT5?
Logic says it's something I did, or my onboard NIC is the source, because all the troubles started when I built the computer, unhooked my old system, and put the new one in. Currently, I dropped the router out, and Ive just got the dsl modem wired into my computer. Here are a few odd facts..
The ICPLus IP1000 Gigabit Ethernet Adaptor installed normally. No problems in device manager. I got a diagnostic program from ICPLUS that runs a couple tests on it, and it passed.. no problems are perceivable.. BUT..
When I tried to install software, some SBC Dsl software that I have left over, or when I tried to install RASPPOE, I'm told that I don't have a NIC installed. Windows sees it, the diagnostic sees it, tests it.. but other software says it's not there..
This service call is going to cost me $60 plus.. and Im not certain that he will be able to do anything.. (sell me a new modem?). Hell, Id buy one just to have it working...
Another question.. Can a dsl line sync without being wired into a computer, or is it the computer that it is syncing with.. (See, I dont have a clue)
I want to get this fixed, but I dont want to throw money at SBC and other vendors to do something I can do by following directions.. but Im a bit tired of it all...
Thanks for any help or advice..
Ive had a long DSL setup with SBC. I installed it simply with their setup kit by following directions.. First, I had an Alcatel Stingray.. Then, because I wanted to set up a small wireless network, I changed to a Speed Touch Home.. purchased an SMC router to go along with it.. Again, just followed directions with not much knowledge of what I was doing.
I just completed my first computer build (Im in my 50's).. had a few problems.. but worked most issues out. It's stable.. but when I hooked it up to my existing router/modem, it simply woudn't work. The sync light keeps flashing, over and over. I have an onboard NIC on my Abit AX8 card... and there are some issues with that. Perhaps that is the problem. Later on, I put in my old ethernet card and gave that a try, but still, no sync..
Now, here is one of my problems.. I don't really know what syncing is.. Can somebody explain that to me in plain English? The reason I ask is.. SBC is sending a tech out... they say there is NO trouble on the outside line - they are not getting a response/signal from my modem. He is coming indoors, and I will be charged for it. They say it might be a modem problem, but Im sceptical.. It worked fine till the very day I put in my new system. The wiring should be the same, right? CAT5?
Logic says it's something I did, or my onboard NIC is the source, because all the troubles started when I built the computer, unhooked my old system, and put the new one in. Currently, I dropped the router out, and Ive just got the dsl modem wired into my computer. Here are a few odd facts..
The ICPLus IP1000 Gigabit Ethernet Adaptor installed normally. No problems in device manager. I got a diagnostic program from ICPLUS that runs a couple tests on it, and it passed.. no problems are perceivable.. BUT..
When I tried to install software, some SBC Dsl software that I have left over, or when I tried to install RASPPOE, I'm told that I don't have a NIC installed. Windows sees it, the diagnostic sees it, tests it.. but other software says it's not there..
This service call is going to cost me $60 plus.. and Im not certain that he will be able to do anything.. (sell me a new modem?). Hell, Id buy one just to have it working...
Another question.. Can a dsl line sync without being wired into a computer, or is it the computer that it is syncing with.. (See, I dont have a clue)
I want to get this fixed, but I dont want to throw money at SBC and other vendors to do something I can do by following directions.. but Im a bit tired of it all...
Thanks for any help or advice..