Madcow_1701
join:2008-03-27
Yorba Linda, CA
| reply to Madcow_1701
Re: VERY unhappy DSLExtreme customer here..........
This was the Tracert ran immediately after getting a 1220 connection:
I just ran tracert, and this is what shows RIGHT NOW:
Tracing route to dslextreme.com [66.51.205.15]
over a maximum of 30 hops:
1 1 ms 1 ms 1 ms 192.168.1.1
2 12 ms 12 ms 12 ms netblock-68-183-41-1.dslextreme.com [68.183.41.1
]
3 13 ms 12 ms 14 ms LAX1.CR1.Gig6-0-10.dslextreme.com [66.51.203.17]
4 15 ms 13 ms 12 ms lax1.ns50.eth3.dslextreme.com [66.51.199.20]
5 14 ms 15 ms 14 ms www.dslextreme.com [66.51.205.15]
Trace complete. |
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Madcow_1701
join:2008-03-27
Yorba Linda, CA
| SO as a recap:
1. it has been determined my lines are fine based on line check results.
2. Viruses are not a possibility.
3. Computer issues ruled out as at least the 2 laptops run fine with no issues at other locations. problem persists only at home connections. I'd be inclined to eliminate the 3 desktop workstations as well considering the identical problem persists on known working systems.
4. Wireless Router eliminated as cause since the problem persists when it is disconnected and unplugged, and systems are attached directly to DSLX supplied ADSL modem.
5. Logic would also eliminate any cabling on my end, as several different changes with freshly purchased cables from the local electronics store has also failed to make any difference, indicating cabling is NOT the problem.
6. I am also inclined to eliminate the DSLX supplied modem, as they have sent me 3 additional units in order to resolve this issue, and that has also failed to improve results.
7. Electricity, which I failed to mention before is also off the table. I had circuits installed strictly for the my studio where the computers are setup. And those have also been checked 3 times now.
All of the above have been thoroughly checked out in detail, numerous times, and hardware and cabling changed. I've gone over and above the call of duty to try to figure this out, and a problem still persists.
And one simple fact remains, that this setup was working 100% perfect for 3 years, and suddenly one day EVERYTHING, every system stopped working except for intermittently.
That alone indicates the problem lies elsewhere. Multiple systems do not just all stop working at once.
what really bugs me is the insistence that the fault lies with me somewhere, that I must have a virus, I must have defective computers, somehow it HAS to be my fault, there can't possibly be any other explanation. |
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deblin
Dark Side of the Moon
Premium,MVM
join:2001-09-01
Middletown, DE
 ·Verizon FIOS
 ·Comcast Workplace
 ·DSL EXTREME
| reply to Madcow_1701
said by Madcow_1701  :This was the Tracert ran immediately after getting a 1220 connection: I just ran tracert, and this is what shows RIGHT NOW: Tracing route to dslextreme.com [66.51.205.15] over a maximum of 30 hops: 1 1 ms 1 ms 1 ms 192.168.1.1 2 12 ms 12 ms 12 ms netblock-68-183-41-1.dslextreme.com [68.183.41.1 ] 3 13 ms 12 ms 14 ms LAX1.CR1.Gig6-0-10.dslextreme.com [66.51.203.17] 4 15 ms 13 ms 12 ms lax1.ns50.eth3.dslextreme.com [66.51.199.20] 5 14 ms 15 ms 14 ms www.dslextreme.com [66.51.205.15] Trace complete. That trace looks excellent. So it looks like it's ok at times, but not at others. This *might* be intermittent sync, but please answer my question from my previous post about what the modem does during the "dead" periods.
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deblin
Dark Side of the Moon
Premium,MVM
join:2001-09-01
Middletown, DE
·Verizon FIOS
·Comcast Workplace
·DSL EXTREME
| reply to Madcow_1701
said by Madcow_1701 :And one simple fact remains, that this setup was working 100% perfect for 3 years, and suddenly one day EVERYTHING, every system stopped working except for intermittently. It happens. Sometimes when new construction is prevalent, they have to splice a phone line and your loop length doubles. It is unpredictable and you cannot assume that once your ADSL line is working fine that it will forever. They are very touchy.
That alone indicates the problem lies elsewhere. Multiple systems do not just all stop working at once. I agree, it doesn't seem to be your home equipment since you've tried numerous things to rule out most of the equipment. Pardon me for not re-reading the original post(s), but have you swapped the modem or not? Which model is your modem?
If the modem is dropping sync when these disconnects happen, that is ultimately the problem here - which could be either the modem itself, the line, or even the DSLAM/RT card having an issue. But knowing if it loses sync is critical to figure out what is going on here.
Sorry to sound like I'm accusing you, but honestly that is the problem 99% of the time.
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Madcow_1701
join:2008-03-27
Yorba Linda, CA
| Yes, modems have been swapped. Several of them.
They just sent me modem # 4.
My current is a Dlink ADSL 2320B, it was sent to me at the end of summer last year, number 4 will probably arrive next week sometime.
said by deblin Pardon me for not re-reading the original post(s), but have you swapped the modem or not? Which model is your modem?
If the modem is dropping sync when these disconnects happen, that is ultimately the problem here - which could be either the modem itself, the line, or even the DSLAM/RT card having an issue. But knowing if it loses sync is critical to figure out what is going on here.
Sorry to sound like I'm accusing you, but honestly that is the problem 99% of the time.[/BQUOTE : |
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deblin
Dark Side of the Moon
Premium,MVM
join:2001-09-01
Middletown, DE
·Verizon FIOS
·Comcast Workplace
·DSL EXTREME
| OI! 4 modems...ok, I think it's safe to say that it's not the modem, then.
Definitely important for us to figure out if the modem is losing sync or not. Does that modem have a web interface by chance? You might be able to fire up the logs and see if it's dropping sync or what, maybe something in the logs correlates to the times it is dropping.
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Madcow_1701
join:2008-03-27
Yorba Linda, CA
| said by deblin :OI! 4 modems...ok, I think it's safe to say that it's not the modem, then. Definitely important for us to figure out if the modem is losing sync or not. Does that modem have a web interface by chance? You might be able to fire up the logs and see if it's dropping sync or what, maybe something in the logs correlates to the times it is dropping. I'm not sure if it does or not. It didn't come with any instructions or reference, and I haven't been to DLink's site to see if there is or not.
Biggest problem right now, and why I seem very short about this whole thing is that this problem has really screwed me out of what was a HUGE decision on my part. I signed up for an online animation program taught by some of the biggest names in the industry. it was 15 thousand dollars.
The course was all online, with weekly recorded lectures, weekly online live sessions with the instructors and a virtual class room with fellow students. Much of the training was included in the very large streaming videos they provide, which we cannot download for permanent storage.
there were 6 classes, each one 3 months long. I managed to get through class 1 and 2 ok, but in class 3, I missed most of the lectures. Class 4 was even worse. As a result I BARELY passed them. Fortunately class 5 was covering a subject I was already experienced in, and I managed to get by without any of the lectures.
Last year I had to drop out of class 6 because I was 100% unable to participate in any form at all with class.
Then I had to take a leave of absence when the January term rolled around, and I was supposed to start again Monday. I had to call and leave a message for their admissions dept that I would not be returning on Monday.
Their rules said I could take a LOA twice in a 12 month period. After that I am dropped form the program and have to reapply at a later date and hope I am approved again. |
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deblin
Dark Side of the Moon
Premium,MVM
join:2001-09-01
Middletown, DE
·Verizon FIOS
·Comcast Workplace
·DSL EXTREME
| ARGH! Sorry to hear that man! 
I'm sure tomorrow when George gets in, he'll be able to help. Or one of the other fine DSLX folks here.
Do you have comcast available in your area? They will generally do a free install and pro-rate your fees if you sign up, and cancel. So in order to avoid missing any more of your class, you could do that in the interim until the DSL issues are figured out.
I found some info on that DSL modem. It _should_ have a web interface. Based on your ipconfig output, looks like your DSL modem is at:
192.168.1.1
Or is that your router? You may need to plug directly into the DSL modem to connect to it. If 192.168.1.1 is your router and not the Dlink DSL modem, plug directly in and then once you get an ip, run ipconfig again and whichever is listed as your default gateway, try opening a web browser and go to it, e.g. »192.168.0.1
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en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA
·RoadRunner Cable
·DSL EXTREME
·DSL EXTREME
| Just out of curiosity, does this happen at any specific time of day ?
Eg. I had issues where I lost internet connectivity in the past for ~ 30 minutes / day or had VERY lousy service. In the end, I correlated it to when the cities sprinklers went off around the breakout box (next to where AT&T now has a Uverse VRAD box). Since I worked from home, I basically had to take my lunch around that time, and in the end, AT&T lowered my sync rate to 'help' the issue 
About a month after they deployed their Uverse product in the area, I found AT&T tech's rewiring the area out around the neighborhood, and now I almost have service for 6Mbps (although AT&T claims I'm only good for 1.5Mbps).
With your newer modem, you should be able to check and post any stats from the modem itself.
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Madcow_1701
join:2008-03-27
Yorba Linda, CA
| said by en102 :Just out of curiosity, does this happen at any specific time of day ? Yes.
ALL day.  |
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en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA |  24x7 then ? |
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