Alcatel Adsl modem help

FuNsTeR · Jun 30, 2002, 03:03 AM

i just installed XP corp on my comp i get alcatel ppp driver problems saying it isn't a digital signature im it keeps d/c using the latest version any help?? worked fine on 98 second edition

~~David~~ · Jun 30, 2002, 03:40 AM

can ya please tell me what ver of the modem ,extrenal,internal,usb? If ya have the internal gosh I am sorry sned it back get the speed touch home extrenal . If it is internal get the latest drivers here
and ill walk ya through the steps.

FuNsTeR · Jun 30, 2002, 03:44 AM

its the usb mate home 500

and for some reason it won't allow me to d/l their new drivers on that site bt is 1.4 their uploading 1.6 at the official site

~~David~~ · Jun 30, 2002, 04:15 AM

from what i gathered on the site you install the cd drivers and udate to the newest .

FuNsTeR · Jun 30, 2002, 04:17 AM

well they won't allow me to download the latest drivers

wrong email or form incomplete ... god bt grrr

~~David~~ · Jun 30, 2002, 04:20 AM

hum yep I just tryed it same damn problem. Hace you tryed a windows update with the modem attached to the pc?

FuNsTeR · Jun 30, 2002, 04:25 AM

im using windows xp corp non fckw code im using a good 1

~~David~~ · Jun 30, 2002, 05:28 AM

K do a winupdate should have drivers for it. make sure it is pluged in

UberLord · Jun 30, 2002, 12:57 PM

If you're still having problems and you've got a spare old PC lying around (386 with 16 meg RAM and a NIC will do the trick) then install then modem on that, network to your main PC and install SmoothWall on the spare PC.

SmoothWall is an opensource firewall product (currently - they're moving to closed source the swines) and is available under the GPL which also means it's free.

It works great with the Alcatel USB modems - I use the same modem at work with this and it works really really well.

This may be a bit overkill for your needs, but it will work

Dyre Straits · Jun 30, 2002, 02:37 PM

If you continue to have problems with that one, I STRONGLY suggest you get your DSL provider to exchange it for an external Ethernet Speed Touch Home. It will require that you install an NIC card in your PC, but it is well worth it.
I just went through months of headaches over at my Mom's house with a USB Alcatel DSL 'Stingray' modem. Disconnects, Connect-No Surf, No Connects, you name it. Finally the DSL provider provided a free upgrade to the ethernet modem. For a month now, NO TROUBLES period!
If that's not enough, another family member went through just about the exact same thing but didn't wait months to get it swapped out.

Dyre Straits

Risky · Jul 1, 2002, 02:44 AM

I just ordered a new Home 500 Plug & Go (will get line activation on 10th of July) and i used to have one a few months ago. I managed to d/l the 1.6 drivers and i did previously manage to make the damned stingray to work fine on my pc after tweaking some settings in the bios! I actually live in edinburgh so if you come in the city i can give you the new drivers on a cd. Also you need to check this site that talks about security issues and this site that has tons of useful stuff on adsl. If you are interested leave your email on this thread and i'll get back to you.

alewisa · Jul 1, 2002, 06:50 AM

here in Kendal we can't have xDSL...

FuNsTeR · Jul 1, 2002, 11:01 AM

its working fine now Alcatel emailed me with alink to the new drivers due to the main site being in limbo im willing to upload the drivers to my website incase the same happens for someone else i'll post link up after d/l 1068

thanks everyone for their info .... Risky u a Hibby or a Jambo?? if so i might catch yez when the Killie boys hit Auld Reekie

Risky · Jul 1, 2002, 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by FuNsTeR1970
Risky u a Hibby or a Jambo?? if so i might catch yez when the Killie boys hit Auld Reekie

Glad everything worked out. What speed are u gettin from the connection? Used to get 576Kb (effective 60K/sec with tweaking). BTW i am not scottish, i am greek living in Edinbra (7th year now), closest i get to Hibbs or Hearts games is at the bookies in Rose Street...

However if you come by sometime i'll buy ya a couple o' pints!

FuNsTeR · Jul 1, 2002, 12:18 PM

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Originally posted by Risky
Glad everything worked out. What speed are u gettin from the connection? Used to get 576Kb (effective 60K/sec with tweaking). BTW i am not scottish, i am greek living in Edinbra (7th year now), closest i get to Hibbs or Hearts games is at the bookies in Rose Street... However if you come by sometime i'll buy ya a couple o' pints!

yup 576kb on the nose btw i get 60 - 62kb without tweaking.... your probably better off the bookies mate both teams mug you to enter their grounds ... i might take you up on that offer Black bull at the top of Easter road is a decent boozer