[olug] OT: Restarting the Cox Modem

[Steve Busby]

Whew--so it's not just me.  I've also experienced this, not sure what causes
it, but a complete reboot of everything seems to clear it up.  Maybe it's
time to setup Wireshark ( http://www.wireshark.org )between the cable modem
and firewall.....

Buz

On 2/14/07, Craig Wolf <CJWolf at mpsomaha.org> wrote:
>
> I have seen that in the last 12 months that I need to reset my whole
> setup: Router, Modem, Switch, Voip Adapter about every 2-3 months.
>
> Craig Wolf
> Linux Server Support
> Backup Administrator
> Desktop/Network Specialist
> 402-715-6283
>
>
> >>> twilliam at inebraska.com 2/14/2007 >>>
> Something happened yesterday and I was wondering if this happens to
> others. I came home to check e-mail and found that there were
> connections being made but the packet exchange was so slow that they
> timed out. After a few minutes of checking wiring and other links. I
> turned off the Cox modem for a few minutes and restarted the rest of
> the network and everything began to work normally again. It seems like
> this is happening about every four to five months. Is this something
> others have experienced or do I just have a buggy modem?
>
> Also when this happens it really screws up my VoIP phones.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom Williamson
>
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