For Cable Modem Users

**nizers** · 06-25-2003, 06:30 PM

In my expieriance it is defiinitly good advice to use this tip. It seems to me like whenever there is even the slightest 'hiccup' with the ISP's service the modem seems to have a memory and after a while i'm assuming that this could build up. Whenever my cable connection seems a bit sluggish i'll pull the plug on it and wait for a couple minutes and then plug it back in. It's always worked, absolutly 100% of the time. I'm sure doing this on a regular basis would be a very good idea.

**djflypson** · 07-01-2003, 02:32 PM

Todd is cool
The Belgium Cable Modem Resetters

**3pc.ChickenDinner** · 07-01-2003, 08:56 PM

Just regedit your modem

Don't try to uncap it

When they catch up with you. It's gonna be DSL or back to the phone modem

Window users should tweak Internet Explorer also. Your modem is only gonna be as fast as your computer is.

**downloader2008** · 07-01-2003, 09:18 PM

Thanks for the tips todd and brotherdoobie!

**balamm** · 07-02-2003, 12:20 AM

toddiscool is correct.
All hardware can benefit from a reset occasionaly. The first thing a service person would do when confronted with a suspect component.
In any event, the normal routine for a cable tech would be to check the modem lights or indicators and then unplug it while taking levels and readings out side. Then power it back up and wait for a lock. Descramblers and convertors require a reset quite often, some brands more than others. In the case of addressable hardware, it's even more important in re-establishing a lock between the device and the headend and servers.