Did the lightning ZAP my modem?

StewtheBassman · 08-03-2006, 10:25 AM

I still use a dial-up service at home In the country. Two nights ago we had some serious lightning (close by).

In the morning the dial-up couldn't connect. The phone line still works (tried both of them).

Is this an open and shut case of power surge going through the phone line and frying something or do I need to take my whole box in for service?

Ghunger · 08-03-2006, 10:35 AM

It's very possible that's what happened, but it's hard to tell without more info. Is the modem not connecting the only thing wrong with the computer? Have you done any kind of tests to see if the modem is even operating? Stuff like that.

StewtheBassman · 08-03-2006, 10:41 AM

I know it's kind of a vague question. It's just that the night of the storm it was working fine, in fact flawlessly since 2001. We had some serious lightning cracks later that night and in the morning it was not working.

Something about the port not opening when I ran the diagnostic on the modem.....maybe I should call my ISP and get them to go over my connection settings with me....rule out software issues.....

Scarabeo · 08-03-2006, 12:05 PM

Wow, someone who still has a dial-up connection...you must really live out there in the sticks in Western Canada! Anyway, modems are cheap - just replace it...you probably took a hit and fried it...next time put a surge protector on the phone line....

txusa03 · 08-03-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarabeo

Wow, someone who still has a dial-up connection...you must really live out there in the sticks in Western Canada! Anyway, modems are cheap - just replace it...you probably took a hit and fried it...next time put a surge protector on the phone line....

Maybe those who no longer need their modem can send him one (free).

Brunotheboxer · 08-03-2006, 01:01 PM

get yourself a good surge protector for you computers and your tv's.

findtom · 08-03-2006, 01:07 PM

Dial up???

How do you live, man? how do you live???????

I could probably find one around the office to give you if you'd like, but I'm pretty sure they're mega cheap now.

ska///235i · 08-03-2006, 01:37 PM

What is "Dail Up" ???

I remember my grandmom use to say that word alot along with "56K"

StewtheBassman · 08-03-2006, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska

What is "Dail Up" ???

I remember my grandmom use to say that word alot along with "56K"

Maybe if you learned to spell ska, I'd laugh at your jokes

I love that animation!

ska///235i · 08-03-2006, 01:55 PM

yea....I need to use the spell check function

Quote:

Originally Posted by StewtheBassman

Maybe if you learned to spell ska, I'd laugh at your jokes

I love that animation!

StewtheBassman · 08-03-2006, 01:55 PM

I already use a surge protector for the 120v, I didn't know I could get one for the phone line too!

Thanks for the suggestions, let me test again tonight with the one my office tech lent me (28,880k!!!!!)!

How do I live with dial-up? I have an "Internet Accelerator" that renders all image files very patchy if I so request it. Downloads are accomplished quickly this way, and if I want to view a pic in more detail I just click on it.

There is not yet an internet satelite service in Canada since Bell discontinued theirs, and there is supposedly a wireless thing they're working on for the coming year.

Otherwise, my online office solution has a low-res version, so I can work effectively from home when necessary.

What can I say? My internet life begins at work!

StewtheBassman · 08-03-2006, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska

yea....I need to use the spell check function

They have one in this forum?

shragon · 08-03-2006, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StewtheBassman

They have one in this forum?

dl the google tool bar. it has a spell checker built in.

Scarabeo · 08-03-2006, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StewtheBassman

I already use a surge protector for the 120v, I didn't know I could get one for the phone line too!

Thanks for the suggestions, let me test again tonight with the one my office tech lent me (28,880k!!!!!)!

How do I live with dial-up? I have an "Internet Accelerator" that renders all image files very patchy if I so request it. Downloads are accomplished quickly this way, and if I want to view a pic in more detail I just click on it.

There is not yet an internet satelite service in Canada since Bell discontinued theirs, and there is supposedly a wireless thing they're working on for the coming year.

Otherwise, my online office solution has a low-res version, so I can work effectively from home when necessary.

What can I say? My internet life begins at work!

Yep, they make surge protectors for telephone lines...no satellite service either???

findtom · 08-03-2006, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shragon

dl the google tool bar. it has a spell checker built in.

Cool, I've been using google tb for years and never noticed that. Thanks.

StewtheBassman · 08-03-2006, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarabeo

Yep, they make surge protectors for telephone lines...no satellite service either???

Ref: post #11

StewtheBassman · 08-03-2006, 07:15 PM

I'm running this replacement at 28,880 k....there's a sportster, eh?

Tom. I need a 56k modem!!

findtom · 08-03-2006, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StewtheBassman

I'm running this replacement at 28,880 k....there's a sportster, eh?

Tom. I need a 56k modem!!

Haha... you want me to check if I have one?

That will at least put you on the 1997 bus.

StewtheBassman · 08-03-2006, 09:41 PM

Yes please!! It'll get me back on the bus I was on!

findtom · 08-03-2006, 09:43 PM

I'll check, I'm pretty sure I've got one lying around somewhere.

StewtheBassman · 08-03-2006, 09:44 PM

Great, thanks!

findtom · 08-03-2006, 09:50 PM

If I don't have one, perhaps the Museum of Archaeology and History in the old port would have one in their gift shop??

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StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	I already use a surge protector for the 120v, I didn't know I could get one for the phone line too! Thanks for the suggestions, let me test again tonight with the one my office tech lent me (28,880k!!!!!)! How do I live with dial-up? I have an "Internet Accelerator" that renders all image files very patchy if I so request it. Downloads are accomplished quickly this way, and if I want to view a pic in more detail I just click on it. There is not yet an internet satelite service in Canada since Bell discontinued theirs, and there is supposedly a wireless thing they're working on for the coming year. Otherwise, my online office solution has a low-res version, so I can work effectively from home when necessary. What can I say? My internet life begins at work! __________________
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