Ethernet Woes

[Qw3r7Y]

Since finally switching from USB to Ethernet (mainly since I plan to get a wireless router) I have been having problems with the connection to the modem, I have the conection working fine.

However even the slightest knock to the modem or cable will cause it to loose the connection, the ENET light goes out and the connection is lost, however pluging the cable in and out and jiggling it around eventually solves the problem and all is fine, until it happens again...

This always happens at the modem end and I am wondering if there is anything I can do about it ? Is it a normal issues or a dodgy port ?

[DarkGashX]

That is in no way normal. None of my Ethernet devices do that. Which port is loose, the modem or computer?

[rinjuba]

somewhere in the forum there is/was thread where it was pointed out that some 120's had a problem with the Ethernet connection at the modem end.(loose and could be connected with some wiggling) I had this problem and phoned faults they checked whatever they check and swapped it for a 250 no problem...

[Nedkelly]

Some of the ntl home 100s and 120s had a problem with the ethernet port

[Qw3r7Y]

Ok thanks guys, I have reverted to USB because it become ridiculous happening every 20 seconds and now wont work at all, I looked at the base of the modem and sure enough ntl:home 120.

[Rob]

Time to phone faults then

[Nedkelly]

Ring faults up tell tem the ethernet port does not work .They will send a tech out .The tech should know of the problem and change the modem Good Luck

[Slyder]

Originally Posted by Qw3r7Y

Ok thanks guys, I have reverted to USB because it become ridiculous happening every 20 seconds and now wont work at all, I looked at the base of the modem and sure enough ntl:home 120.

Time to get that changed and quickly.....