Firstly my modem got burntout by storm this week so tried install the 2740B unit but could logon to admin page, the modem would start up okay and then shut down the LAN conection every 10-20 seconds. In the box the hardware looks okay so I'm wondering it could be a software issue??
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Re: D-Link Adsl 2740B
Can be a problem with ethernet autonegociation.
When the modem was toasted, the ethernet card on the PC was connected to it? -
Re: D-Link Adsl 2740B
No, this modem was given to me to replace the burnt one and should have worked, I had to buy a new one to get connected again. The ethernet connects okay but switches on and off?Comment
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Re: D-Link Adsl 2740B
That can be a sign of failed autonegociation between NIC and switch.
Try using another port/switch/NIC and combine them for troubleshooting.
Some NIC/switch combination will not autonegociate for unknown reasons.Comment
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Re: D-Link Adsl 2740B
on this router there is only ethernet ports or do you mean to connect internally?Comment
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Re: D-Link Adsl 2740B
ipman means your Ethernet card on your PC may have been damaged when the old modem was hit by the storm - it wouldn't surprise me if it was.
Try a different network card in your PC.Comment
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Re: D-Link Adsl 2740B
negative its the modem its self because I'm using the ether card on this PC, the card seems to work fine right now.The modem did the same thing when I hooked it up the lap top.Comment
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Re: D-Link Adsl 2740B
Are you using the AC power supply for the old modem with the new one?Comment
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Re: D-Link Adsl 2740B
no the D-link 2740B 12V-1.5 did not have its orriginal power adapter and maybe this could be problem although I did check the required voltage on the spare adapter with tester, I will recheck this again to be sure, thanks for bringing this to light.Comment
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Re: D-Link Adsl 2740B
Even if the old power supply is still good, it might not be able to supply enough current for the new modem.Comment
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