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AT&T Midwest/Ameritech FAQ
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Last modified on 2013-02-12 16:56:31
Table of Contents
0 Official SBC Tech Support in forum
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5
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0 Official ATT Tech Support in forum
1. General Questions
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21
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1.1 News Mail & DNS servers
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11
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1.2 Other general stuff
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15
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1.3 Establishing moving & upgrading DSL
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11
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1.4 Useful tools
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10
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1.5 Interesting Info
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12
)
1.6 Forum Fun Stuff
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7
)
1.7 Freedomlink Wireless Info
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1
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2. Hardware Issues
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13
)
2.1 Alcatel & Efficient Legacy Equipment
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27
)
2.2 Efficient 5100 Ethernet modem
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8
)
2.3 Efficient 5861/Cabletron255 Router
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9
)
2.4 Efficient 4100 modem
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3
)
2.41 Westell 6100
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1
)
2.5 Linksys Gateway/Router Hints
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2
)
2.6.1 Motorola 2210
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4
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2.6 Cayman 3220H & 3546 and Netopia
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4
)
2.7 Cisco Router Setup Information
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3
)
2.8 2-Wire Home Portal
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8
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2.9 3Com
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2
)
2.95 Using Linux for Routing
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2
)
2.96 MultiTech RF550 VPN Router
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1
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3. Software Issues
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16
)
4. Operational Issues & Troubleshooting
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14
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5.0 Yahoo Issues
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7
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5.1 Installation problems
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2
)
5.2 Migrating to Yahoo!DSL
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18
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5.3 ATT Yahoo!Dial Information
5.3 SBC Yahoo!Dial Information
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4
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Official SBC Tech Support in forum
Announcing *New and Improved* Official Online Tech Support!
Announcing Official Online Tech Support!!
Who are the official techs?
Here's what you need to provide...
HOW do I find where the AT&T Direct Forum is, that I was told to post to?
Official ATT Tech Support in forum
1. General Questions
New & upgraded customers read this about speeds. (Ramp-up)
Is there an official DSL network maintenance window?
Does ameritech block any ports? (Update 08/16/2005)
Does SBC/Ameritech provide dialup backup? (update 10-21-05)
Setting up reverse DNS for AT&T Static IP address blocks.
SBC/Ameritech Terms of Service & AUP
I'm on an RT - My phone and DSL work but Message Waiting or Caller ID broke
How can I find out the distance between my dsl location and the CO?
Can I use ameritech's SMTP mailhost for my alternate email(@anydomain.com/net)?
Does Ameritech filter email passed through the mailhost servers for viruses?
ATT Midwest nee Ameritech Region Phone Numbers, etc.-updated 04-27-06)
So You've been denied service...
AT&T DSL General FAQ
What are the normal modem sync rates?
Ordering new POTS service for DSL access
I keep getting hammered by another SBC user. What can I do about it?
What is the MB size limit on AT&T Yahoo HSI email?
What does a home network look like?
AT&T HSI Package History
When will I get an RT by me? When will SBC wire my area with DSL?
What's in a name? ATT/SBC/Yahoo et al...
1.1 News Mail & DNS servers
SBC Yahoo!Dial Phone Number Lookup
SBC Yahoo Email & News Server Info
DNS Servers (Update 01-09-06)
News Servers (Update 06-30-2005)
Legacy DNS, Email and News Servers by Area (updated 04-05-06)
What type and size restrictions are there on sent email?
How do I relay email through SBC Yahoo's mailserver with Sendmail?
How do I setup a sendmail server to use SBC's mailserver as a FallBack MX host?
How to manually troubleshoot email
Here's what to do if port 25 is blocked for you
The Telnet Test for SMTP Server Connectivity
1.2 Other general stuff
I have a fixed IP how do I remove my private information from ARIN
Background info: RFI Suppression
Fastpath and Interleaving and what it means to you.
Tweaking your Ameritech DSL connection, step-by-step
SBC-ASI DSL ISP Partners List (update 10-24-05)
Who is ASI and what is CSI?
What is the phone number for dial up support
What do splitters look like inside the new styles of network interface device?
How can DSL be available for 1 line but not other?
Where is my free Personal Webspace?
Any Funhouse/Ameritech info on the 5 Static IP packages?
Does SBC limit or cap file transfers?
DSL and Apartment Door Answerphones
Can I have 2 DSL modems on the same phone line?
I just got a strange email claiming to be from AT&T. Is it real?
1.3 Establishing moving & upgrading DSL
I upgraded to a faster speed plan but only my upload speed increased...
I just had my SBC Ameritech DSL connected, why are the speeds so low?
How do I register a username and password for my new account?
How to setup an AT&T DSL Connection manually from scratch!
I have the 2004 $44.95 6Mb dynamic deal. Do I need to renew the contract?
Avoid 'Big Bill' - Keep an eye on your DSL contract renewal date!
Switching from Covad or another CLEC to SBC
Moving and Migrating SBC DSL Service outside your SBC Region
I'm moving. What is the best way to transfer my DSL to the new place?
Do I have to pay the Early Termination Fee if I cancel my contract early? (ETF)
I have an unbundled loop. Can I upgrade?
1.4 Useful tools
The Unofficial Ameritech Status Page
Some useful software tools
Public traceroute
SBC Network Performance Monitor
How do I find my local calling area?
Check your Long Distance Carrier
SBCIS POP and Network Map
Should I pay this month's phone bill? Check here...
How do I find out which SBCIS Redback I am on?
How do I find out which ASI Redback I am on?
1.5 Interesting Info
Is there a current public list of Pronto Remote Terminal Locations?
Redbacks. Love 'em Hate 'em Learn about 'em here
Why do I have to have an SBC POTS line to get DSL?
Remote Terminals (RTs) & Lightspeed Nodes
AT&T Yahoo! the Three Headed Clown
What the hell is PPPoE anyway?
How does my data get to its destination and back to me ?
What problems can be caused by asymmetric bandwidth?
I never see the speed I ordered on speed tests. What a ripoff!!!!
More then you ever wanted to know about DSL Filters!
Line Statistics - What do the dB numbers mean? Whats good? Whats bad?
What causes my signal to noise margin to change?
1.6 Forum Fun Stuff
In the beginning...
January 2003 Winter Get-Together
July 2003 Summer Get-Together
2004 Summer Get-Together
January 29 2005 Winter Funhouse Get-together at Dave & Busters
July 2005 Funhouse BBQ at DSLknowitall's
July 2006 Funhouse Forum BBQ
1.7 Freedomlink Wireless Info
AT&T Wifi Service Links
2. Hardware Issues
SBC/Ameritech 5 Static IP-Compatible Routers (update 05-19-06)
What is my VPI/VCI, I am configuring my router?
Router port forwarding configurations for popular programs
Will any ADSL Modem work on any ADSL line -- even if merged with voice traffic?
How can I find the routers IP address if it is not default?
Windows XP and modem compatibilty
Official Ameritech Driver Page
In-NID or Inside-wiring filters, inducters, and ringers
Can I perform a splitter install (tech install) on my own?
Cat 1 and DSL Performance
NID Splitters and Installation
Illinois: I don't have a NID. What can I do to get one installed?
AT&T Yahoo HSI Equipment Warranty Info
2.1 Alcatel & Efficient Legacy Equipment
How to get sync rate and line quality with a 5660 modem
Alcatel Speedtouch Home USB info
Speedstream 4060: Speedstream Icon not on taskbar after you hit close
Speedstream 4060 sync but no connect:
Accessing Advanced Line Detail on 4060
3060 Windows 2000 Driver Installation and Configuration (PPPOA)
3060 Windows 2000 Driver Installation and Configuration (PPPOE)
Alcatel 1000/Efficient 3010 with Win2K - will it work??
Windows ME computer won't shut down with the 4060 modem.
4060 USB 'Can't Find Server' Error-alternate to power cycling
Efficient 4060 LED code key
I changed from an Alcatel 1000 to another modem and now I don't have sync
My Alcatel 1000 has sync but it won't work with my Ethernet card or router
How do I telnet into a 5260 to change the VPI/VCI?
Can I use the Alcatel 1000 and Efficient 3010 with Windows XP?
The 3060 and Windows ME
Windows 2000 drivers and setup
Efficient 4060 USB and Windows XP solved!
Getting 5260 specs through a SOHO router
I use WinXP and my modem has telnet disabled. How can I get at the line specs?
I got no sync (blinking red) with my Alcatel 1000?
How do I browse into Alcatel 1000 set-up web page?
Speedstream 5360-023 Slow Surf / Firmware problems
Current 3060 & 4060 Drivers
What's my Sync Rate?
What is the serial port pinout for a 5660?
AT&T HSI / Ameritech Modem Museum
2.2 Efficient 5100 Ethernet modem
Funhouse 5100b Setup and Reference Info
Links to BBR's 5100b FAQ's and info.
Images of the 5100b and it's GUI
Funhouse info on the original 5100a Modem including how to get at line stats
Where can I get the 1.0.0.53 firmware update for the 5100b?
How to use the standard 5100B as a simple router
What does Perform ATM OAM end to end ping with a result of fail mean?
Where are the Line Stats in a 5100b or 4100?
2.3 Efficient 5861/Cabletron255 Router
Efficient 5861 will not log on to the ameritech network
Configuring Router for the 5 Static IP address Package
Efficient 5861 router console pinouts
How do I reset the password?
How do I hyperterminal If I don't have a dongle?
How do I build a Cable for Dial Backup?
How do I Configure an Efficient 5861 for Dial Backup?
5861 static IP setup, direct IP assignment to PC
Setting 5861 to bridge mode
2.4 Efficient 4100 modem
Efficient/Siemens 4100 modem setup and Reference Info
Where can I get the 1.0.0.53 firmware update for the 4100?
Explaination of the lights on the Speedstream 4100/4100b DSL modem
2.41 Westell 6100
Westell Reference Info
2.5 Linksys Gateway/Router Hints
Setting up Linksys Router on SBC Global DSL with PPPOE
OpenWRT Linksys WRT54G for 5 static IP Service
2.6.1 Motorola 2210
Motorola 2210 information
Explaination of the lights on the Motorola 2210
Modem GUI access with a router
How do I make a Motorola 2210 pingable?
2.6 Cayman 3220H & 3546 and Netopia
General Info from Netopia site for Cayman products
Static IP setup for the Cayman 3220H
Netopia R910 5 IP Setup
Cayman 3546 Router Info including static IP setup
2.7 Cisco Router Setup Information
How do I configure a Cisco IOS router to work with my Ameritech static IP(s).
5 Static IPs with a Cisco827-V4 running 12.2.2XH2 using straight routing
Cisco 827 w/5 static IPs using NAT.
2.8 2-Wire Home Portal
2Wire Management And Diagnostic Console Demo
Where's the 2Wire Home Portal Information?
Where is all the fancy stuff? (Management/Diagnostic Console)
Can a 2Wire HomePortal/OfficePortal be used with Sticky/Static IP Addressing?
Manual setup and Registration on a 2Wire Homeportal
2Wire Gateway lights explained
2Wire GUI access with a router
First install of a 2Wire 2700HG-B
2.9 3Com
Setting up 3Com Officeconnect Remote 812 Router with 5 Static IP package
Setting up 3Com Firewall 25 with the 5 static IP package
2.95 Using Linux for Routing
Can I use a regular modem and Linux/Unix for static IP routing?
Using all IP addresses under Linux
2.96 MultiTech RF550 VPN Router
Setting up the MultiTech RF550 VPN Router with the 5 static IP plan
3. Software Issues
Ameritech FTP site (drivers, Enternet, etc.)
Help! I get stuck (pauses) regularly when I am surfing
I can connect on Windows 2000 but my browser won't work.
Windows XP PPPoE (Microsoft Support Site)
Windows XP PPPoE setup instructions
Can I use an Alcaltel 1000/Efficient 3010 (PPPoA) with Windows XP?
Enternet 1.5 advanced features
Using Enternet300 on a slower than 166 MHz computer
How to setup the WIN XP IIS mail sever to use an Ameritech internal server
Can I use RASPPPoE instead of Enternet?
Enternet300 Official Information & FAQ at Efficient Networks site
Does Ameritech DSL work with linux/unix operating systems?
Help! Stuff is greyed out in the Windows XP Connection Wizard!
Where can I download Enternet 300
Where can I get updated or copies of the SBCYahoo! software?
How do I update the SBCYahoo! software?
4. Operational Issues & Troubleshooting
How can I do basic trouble shooting of my ISP services?
How can I perform a POP3 mail session with telnet?
How do dimmers, electronic switches and treadmills interfere with DSL?
My DSL loses sync regularly. How can I detect interference with an AM Radio?
How do I detect and stop RF Interference from the Electric Company?
SBC DSL Pro on RT not getting full speeds even though sync shows 3008
What information should I post when I need help with access problems?
Do I need to reboot my W2K machine every time there is a DSL outage?
I have no sync. Did I install my equipment right?
I have sync, but can't log in (sync - no surf)
DSL works only with phone off-hook, known as High Open
Enternet 300 error message- E0043P: Server Communication Error.
Inconsistent dsl connection? Check the phone connections for corrosion.
Common causes of DSL troubles inside the home
5.0 Yahoo Issues
How to import my address into my sbc.yahoo.com address book
How can I forward my SBC/Yahoo! e-mail to another e-mail account.
How can I check my other e-mail using my SBC/Yahoo! mail page.
How do I install or uninstall AT&T/SBC Yahoo! Software?
How do I stop spam using my Yahoo Bulk Mail folder?
Mail Preview says -Unable to retrieve e-mails.
Where can I find the Windows XP Service Pack 2 SBCyahoo software update??
5.1 Installation problems
YAHOO CD Installation failures!! READ THIS!
I broke/lost/never recieved my CD. Should I call tech support for a new one?
5.2 Migrating to Yahoo!DSL
How do I migrate?
Do I need to bypass my router or make any other system changes to upgrade?
What is the Yahoo! migration?
What changes will be made?
What about my e-mail address, speeds, etc.?
Do I need to install any new software?
What will happen if someone doesn't migrate their account voluntarily?
Is there anything at all about this that could possibly screw up a connection
Will the mail servers be more stable than the crappy servers that Ameritech has?
What if I want the software on a CD?
What about my Unbundled Loop?
I can't access my sub-accounts e-mail now.
When I migrate it asks if I have a Yahoo ID. What do they mean?
How do I configure my MTA (Postfix, Sendmail) to use the new Yahoo SMTP servers?
What if I only want to install specific software?
After migration I now get lots of spam.
How can I make my migration painless?
Migration information for ATT Worldnet members
5.3 ATT Yahoo!Dial Information
5.3 SBC Yahoo!Dial Information
What type of dial-up service comes with my DSL?
How do I install the SBC Yahoo! Dial software?
How do I find my local access numbers?
What type of dial-up service comes with my DSL?
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