LaGzo Posted December 27, 2005 CID Share Posted December 27, 2005 Do any of you guys use the SpeedStream Modem taht came with the SBC dsl plan? I don't know whats wrong but it just dies on me sometimes, should I talk to SBC or buy a new modem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted December 27, 2005 CID Share Posted December 27, 2005 if it seems defective and you are renting it talk to them to replace it, if it is bought, talk to them anyway and see if there is a warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaGzo Posted December 28, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 28, 2005 Ok, will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trykie Posted December 30, 2005 CID Share Posted December 30, 2005 omg my modem sometimes die on my too, all ways at night from 1:00-3:00 am. but i found a way to fix it, i restart my comp and restart the modem and it works!! lol but i dont want to do this all the time so shouls i buy another modem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho-chilla Posted February 3, 2006 CID Share Posted February 3, 2006 trykie, thats called powercycling. Sometimes that can be caused by a bad modem, bad lines, or sometimes from bad service. If its occuring on a regular basis, I say you contact your ISP and see if you can get things checked out. Dont know about you, but I get pissy when my internet doesnt work properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpyFrog Posted February 6, 2006 CID Share Posted February 6, 2006 i had that problem alot. but i got rid of the speedstream and purchased a 2wire. the 2wire kicks ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S7R1D3R Posted March 18, 2006 CID Share Posted March 18, 2006 You just need to put ur modem away from Big electrical gadgets such as speakers, monitors, tvs, anything and it will not die. SpeedStream 5100 is the best! I had a Briteport by CreAtive and it went too slow so i bought a SpeedStream 5100 and runs like a beaut! I had that same dying problem, but only that it happened to me every 15minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho-chilla Posted March 18, 2006 CID Share Posted March 18, 2006 Dont know much about the 5100, but I'd take it over my 4100 anyday. Im a newer customer to Yahoo DSL and received a little black box called a Speedstream 4100. The first one overheated and literally started melting. Modem Number 2, well right after I plugged it in, it started to smoke. Modem number 3, it hasn't over heated or died but to get any speed over 1000kbps I have to log into the modem (common routable gateway of 192.168.0.1) and hit restart modem. So I called yahoo last week and upgraded to the 2wire. Powercycling the modem doesnt work, unplugging cords doesn't work, it only works when I go in and hit restart inside the modem setup page. I was having to do this 10 - 15 times a day, just to get decent speeds. What can I say, I like to play WoW and hate latency. At first I thought it was the lines to the house (I cant say its the line to the outlet, that runs less than 3 feet and is a dedicated DSL line), but I had those replaced and it still happens. Well yesterday I received my 2wire Wireless Gateway from Yahoo, in hopes this would cure the problem. I have yet to have to powercycle, reset the modem to obtain good speeds, or do anything other than swap modems. From the recent experiences with the 4100, I think its crap. Dont mind me, I rant a bit when Im angry at my internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattymcbluff Posted March 18, 2006 CID Share Posted March 18, 2006 You just need to put ur modem away from Big electrical gadgets such as speakers, monitors, tvs, anything and it will not die. SpeedStream 5100 is the best! I had a Briteport by CreAtive and it went too slow so i bought a SpeedStream 5100 and runs like a beaut! I had that same dying problem, but only that it happened to me every 15minutes. i have had a 5100a for almost 3 years now and still kicking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark06 Posted April 5, 2006 CID Share Posted April 5, 2006 mINES GOOD AFTER 2 YEARS MAYBE ITS BECAUSE I DONT LEAVE IT ON 24/7 JUST WHEN I NEED IT 10 HOURS A DAY MAX It has a power botton it means its not suppose 2 b on 24/7 does a clock have a power botton ? no its ment to b on all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted April 5, 2006 CID Share Posted April 5, 2006 I never turn off my modem and its just fine, works great 24/7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S7R1D3R Posted April 15, 2006 CID Share Posted April 15, 2006 yeah i have a briteport and it doesnt have a power button but it gets so heated after like 10 min, but its meant to be on all the time? well the advice i have is a speedstream 5100 it ROX MY SOX OFF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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