[sllug-members]: Actiontec DSL Modem

[Duck]

Jarom Hatch wrote:
> Kurt Mahan wrote:
> 
>>I had numerous problems with my Actiontec when I first got it.  Upgrading 
>>it to the latest firmware solved a number of problems.  Not all of them,
>>but it worked a lot better.
>>
>>I currently use a Cisco 678 though -- when things aren't working it is 
>>easier to talk to them via a serial cable and get useful information (IMHO).
>>(and I found one cheap on ebay).
>>
>>Kurt
> 
> 
> I tried a 678 and could not for the life of me get it to connect.  In
> fact, according to the 678 itself, it doesn't support my data rate at
> all.  So I have a 678 just sitting around while I use my Actiontec.  I'd
> rather use the Cisco though.
> 
> <shrug>
> 
> Jarom

Does your 678 have a reasonably recent firmware version?
Is set up to use the right encapsulation?  xmission has
some good help pages.  start here:
http://www.xmission.com/help/dsl/cisco/index.html
which talks about firmware.  Choose the "Cisco 678" link
at the bottom to read about encapsulation standards.

cheers,
--duck