AlexMC Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Whenever I turn my computer on it loads the os (winXP) and reboots three times, it does that because of my cable modem (Ericsson PipeRider), it restarts until the modem connects to the network. Is there a way to avoid this? Do some of you experience this also, or is it just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keldyn Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 moved to internet & network forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMC Posted June 17, 2002 Author Share Posted June 17, 2002 Thanks Keldin, I was not sure where to put it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slouch Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 I have an Ericsson PipeRider and it's never done that to me. I usually leave my computer on all the time, but even when I don't, I haven't had that problem. Are you using the USB connection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMC Posted June 17, 2002 Author Share Posted June 17, 2002 Yep I'm using USB. At first this wasn't hapening but a couple of months ago it started doing this, I know a couple of people with the same problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroXero Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 I've got a terayon cable modem and it used to do that to me in the USB port. My computer was brought in '99 so USB is a bit dodgy on it. Running Win XP also. It's now plugged in through the ethernet card and it works perfectly. Dont know if this will help, but thought I'd note it. - ZX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 yeah, sounds like the software that is required to run when using USB is causing the problem. Get a nic card for $10 and you should be set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMC Posted June 17, 2002 Author Share Posted June 17, 2002 Thanks ;) Well if it is the only option I will have to by the ethernet card :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyder Veteran Posted June 17, 2002 Veteran Share Posted June 17, 2002 Try upgrading the USB driver? go to this page and choose your model.. http://www.aastra.com/products/cablemodems/ (ericsson sold their cable modem business to aastra telecom..) Also...maybe you need to reset the modem? Couldn't hurt.. unplug the modem for 10-15 seconds, then plug it back in. See if that helps? Whenever my cable modem starts acting flaky, this usually fixes the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMC Posted June 17, 2002 Author Share Posted June 17, 2002 Spyder you were right, it was the USB driver, after the update the problem disapeared :D I owe you one. Neowin boards are better than the ISP's technical support, by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyder Veteran Posted June 17, 2002 Veteran Share Posted June 17, 2002 Originally posted by AlexMC it was the USB driver, after the update the problem disapeared :D glad to hear it. better still is your fix was free ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLapointe Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 I used it via USB and finally got sick of the reboots and just hooked it up via NIC card which I had to go out and buy for 15 bucks because time warner cable wouldn't give the NIC card to me for a reason I still don't know as of yet. He had them on the truck but refused to give me one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonik Posted June 21, 2002 Share Posted June 21, 2002 Sorry i can't help you. I've never experienced this problem before...My cable modem is plugged in to USB and no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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