Weak UBS signal strength?
 

I have two computers, one upstairs and the other downstairs. The downstairs
computer has no problems connecting to my new UBS service from World-Net and
runs like a charm. However my upstairs computer only connects sometimes. I
had this exact same problem when I was with Orcon as well. Basically the
little ADSL diagnostic tool in the systray blinks yellow for a while and
then shows red. Previously when I was with Jetstart I had no problems
whatsoever connecting either computer to the internet. There is no problem
with the computer as I've tested it on the downstairs phone line and it
works fine.

Any ideas?

Re: Weak UBS signal strength?
 

Young Man wrote:
> I have two computers, one upstairs and the other downstairs. The downstairs
> computer has no problems connecting to my new UBS service from World-Net and
> runs like a charm. However my upstairs computer only connects sometimes.

Your computer has Acrophobia

Re: Weak UBS signal strength?
 

Young Man said the following on 18/03/2005 6:16 p.m.:
> I have two computers, one upstairs and the other downstairs. The downstairs
> computer has no problems connecting to my new UBS service from World-Net and
> runs like a charm. However my upstairs computer only connects sometimes. I
> had this exact same problem when I was with Orcon as well. Basically the
> little ADSL diagnostic tool in the systray blinks yellow for a while and
> then shows red. Previously when I was with Jetstart I had no problems
> whatsoever connecting either computer to the internet. There is no problem
> with the computer as I've tested it on the downstairs phone line and it
> works fine.
>
> Any ideas?
>
>
Can you define your problem a little bit clearer.

As i understand it from what you have said you have two ADSL routers
connected to 1 phone line?

Now a little definition in how you have these systems connected, what
type of router/s and so on will probably get you some good assistance.

Re: Weak UBS signal strength?
 

> Can you define your problem a little bit clearer.

Sure. :-)

> As i understand it from what you have said you have two ADSL routers
> connected to 1 phone line?
>
> Now a little definition in how you have these systems connected, what type
> of router/s and so on will probably get you some good assistance.

Ok, I have the exact same DSL modem installed on both machines (Nokia Ni200
IIRC). As I said both machines worked without any problems when I was using
World Net's jet start product. Naturally I only use one computer at a time
to dial in.

Now I have phone 4 phone jacks at my place. Two of them have phones plugged
into them and two I use for the internet. I am guessing that for some
unknown reason there is some issue with the signal strength upstairs. In the
past if both computers were plugged in (not turned on) then I could still
connect to the internet using the other computer but at a lower bitrate i.e.
the other computer plugged in would somehow deteriorate the signal (or
perhaps have some other more sinister effect!). I have run extension cords
from one other telephone jack upstairs but I still had the connections
issues.

Unfortunately that's about all the info I've got. : -( Please ask any
questions that may allow me to give you a bit more information.

Thanks

Re: Weak UBS signal strength?
 

Young Man said the following on 18/03/2005 7:42 p.m.:
>>Can you define your problem a little bit clearer.
>
>
> Sure. :-)
>
>
>>As i understand it from what you have said you have two ADSL routers
>>connected to 1 phone line?
>>
>>Now a little definition in how you have these systems connected, what type
>>of router/s and so on will probably get you some good assistance.
>
>
> Ok, I have the exact same DSL modem installed on both machines (Nokia Ni200
> IIRC). As I said both machines worked without any problems when I was using
> World Net's jet start product. Naturally I only use one computer at a time
> to dial in.
>
> Now I have phone 4 phone jacks at my place. Two of them have phones plugged
> into them and two I use for the internet. I am guessing that for some
> unknown reason there is some issue with the signal strength upstairs. In the
> past if both computers were plugged in (not turned on) then I could still
> connect to the internet using the other computer but at a lower bitrate i.e.
> the other computer plugged in would somehow deteriorate the signal (or
> perhaps have some other more sinister effect!). I have run extension cords
> from one other telephone jack upstairs but I still had the connections
> issues.
>
> Unfortunately that's about all the info I've got. : -( Please ask any
> questions that may allow me to give you a bit more information.
>
> Thanks
>
>
I would recoment that you get an ethernet ADSL router and network the
machines.

NI 200 internal modems are the pits and there performance can vary
substantially. Any change in line quality can cause them to drop out
completely. (Once an ant colection in the BT socket was enough to stop
one working, took me ages to find the fault).

Re: Weak UBS signal strength?
 

On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 18:16:50 +1300, Young Man wrote:

> I have two computers, one upstairs and the other downstairs. The downstairs
> computer has no problems connecting to my new UBS service from World-Net and
> runs like a charm. However my upstairs computer only connects sometimes. I
> had this exact same problem when I was with Orcon as well. Basically the
> little ADSL diagnostic tool in the systray blinks yellow for a while and
> then shows red. Previously when I was with Jetstart I had no problems
> whatsoever connecting either computer to the internet. There is no problem
> with the computer as I've tested it on the downstairs phone line and it
> works fine.
>
> Any ideas?

Ethernet.

Re: Weak UBS signal strength?
 

On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 20:11:33 +1300, Collector»NZ wrote:

> I would recoment that you get an ethernet ADSL router and network the
> machines.

Ah, so you are suggesting a LAN. The bulls eye seems to me missing from
the target, wonder why?

Gentle people, why is the OP going this route? Do you?

>
> NI 200 internal modems are the pits and there performance can vary
> substantially.

Are these the internal version of the ni500? For the ni500 was not one of
Ms Nokia's better products.

Google away, and landfill as you desire.

> Any change in line quality can cause them to drop out
> completely. (Once an ant colection in the BT socket was enough to stop
> one working, took me ages to find the fault).

No to mention the temp at which they were at. Yes personal experience
speaking here.

Re: Weak UBS signal strength?
 

Gordon wrote:

....
>>I have two computers, one upstairs and the other downstairs. The downstairs
>>computer has no problems connecting to my new UBS service from World-Net and
>>runs like a charm. However my upstairs computer only connects sometimes. I
>>had this exact same problem when I was with Orcon as well. Basically the
>>little ADSL diagnostic tool in the systray blinks yellow for a while and
>>then shows red. Previously when I was with Jetstart I had no problems
>>whatsoever connecting either computer to the internet. There is no problem
>>with the computer as I've tested it on the downstairs phone line and it
>>works fine.
....

I'm confused.

Each computer has its own separate DSL line, or they are both plugged
into the same DSL line?

Re: Weak UBS signal strength?
 

"Philip D'Ath" <pid@ifm.net.nz> wrote in message
news:423a999e$1@news.maxnet.co.nz...
> I'm confused.
>
> Each computer has its own separate DSL line, or they are both plugged into
> the same DSL line?

They both use the one telephone line but are plugged through different
telephone sockets.

Re: Weak UBS signal strength?
 

"Gordon" <flash130@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:pan.2005.03.18.08.33.58.304057@yahoo.com...
> Ethernet.

Yes that is an option but the problem is that the two computer are very far
apart and I will no be able to run cables in a sensible way. Wireless is an
option but that's really costly.