aca28 join:2002-08-28 Manchester, MD |
aca28
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2002-Aug-28 1:19 pm
RCA modem-dead or aliveafter a recent thunderstorm (which knocked out the the whole block) I cant get any connection. The top light and only the top light flashes on modem. Tried resetting unplugging etc etc. Nothing.... Everyone elses cable is back on.(i'm the only one with powerlink)and I only subscribe to powerlink.(no Cable) Is this modem fried? They want to send someone out in a week. Thats too long I'll kroke without my broadband.
any suggestions? thanks |
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seg1Bring It Down. join:2002-06-30 Stafford, VA |
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2002-Aug-28 2:38 pm
You modem is dead. You can wait a week for a tech, or wait forever for it to fix itself.
If the top light is blinking (the power light), and it never gets past that point, that means it is failing the Power On Self Test (POST). A power surge can knock out the modem's internal bootup program. RCA might be able to fix it if it was sent back to them, but that would be up to Adelphia. Bite the bullet and get a tech out there to swap it out. |
actions · 2002-Aug-28 2:38 pm · (locked) |
Jabbu Premium Member join:2002-03-06 |
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RCA modems
The Power LED will flash as the modem searches for a carrier signal.
If this light does not stop flashing, no signal is reaching the modem. |
actions · 2002-Aug-28 3:37 pm · (locked) |
Jackson$Need It Wrecked? 1-800-Marine join:2001-11-17 Buffalo, NY |
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Mr. Spock might say...
"Its dead Jim.." |
actions · 2002-Aug-28 9:08 pm · (locked) |
SgtWolf join:2001-04-15 Salisbury, MD |
Sorry,
Wouldn't that have been McCoy? |
actions · 2002-Aug-29 5:53 am · (locked) |
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1 other thing you can try:
In the back of the modem, there is a SMALL hole, RESET.
With a small, pointed item (pin, pencil, paperclip, etc) Carefully depress the reset button. Hold for a count of 10 (slow count) & then let go. This will reset the Internal SW.
If this doesn't work (I'll give it a 10% chance) then the modem is DOA. CAll TAC to get a Trouble Call, to check/replace the modem |
actions · 2002-Aug-29 5:56 am · (locked) |
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Or go buy a Surf Board from your local Circuit City.... |
actions · 2002-Aug-29 7:53 am · (locked) |