2006-09-02 12:03:50 · 12 answers · asked by Harry C 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
The line distance relative to the telephone switching location is probably over 10,000 feet and this can reate a problem. There are two ways to handle it. First you can buy a DSL "amplifier". Really its not an amplifier since it uses no external power but acts something a like a capacitor and will increase the signal slightly. the second thing would be to sign on to your dial up first then open your DSL connection. The result is sort of a hybrid. The speeds will be faster than dial up but only about half od a normal DSL connection. I do this when I'm at my vacation cabin and it works fine. If you can't find a DSL amplifier e-mail me and I look at mine to see who made it.
2006-09-02 12:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by alcavy609 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your DSL goes out in the storms, that is an error in the line, as far as using your Dial-up as a back-up, this is a pointless effort, because DSL and dial-up run through the same, line so logically if your DSL is down, your Dial-up will be downed too.
I had a similar problem not too long ago, turns out half the town did. A storm jarred a wire loose in one of the switching stations (the green or blue boxes that you sometimes see on street corners) and once enough people had complained, my DSL provider sent someone out to work on it.
2006-09-02 12:07:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That same problem happens to alot of people that have dsl. Its just something that you noromally have to wait out. Unless you can find cable or some other service provider that has less drops during stomres.
B.t.w. You shouldnt b on your computer during a storm anyways. Lol.
2006-09-02 12:09:20 · answer #3 · answered by black_ca_scorpio 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DSL line = Dial-up Line
No Signal = No Signal
2006-09-02 12:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dial-up and DSL signals travel over the same wires, so if lines go down, your backup won't help. You might look into Wild Blue (which can also be subject to weather disruptions) or cable broadband. -yk
2006-09-02 12:06:39 · answer #5 · answered by Yaakov 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maximum of solutions... dude you're very youthful. do not say that "i'm a student so i don't get time for something". you have each and all of the time. consume notwithstanding you desire to. only pass outdoors in night and play some outdoors video games. particularly soccer, Badminton, Cricket etc etc. Play as much as you could. Play soccer each and on a daily basis for an hour or 2 and you will see the variations.
2016-10-01 05:42:30 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does you phone service go out as well? If so then dial-up won't help?
If not you should contact your provider, it should not go out in a storm. It is delivered over the same line as your phone.
2006-09-02 12:07:11 · answer #7 · answered by mstrobert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is cable offered in your area? that would be the best way to go I have cable and barely ever lose connection except for when they upgraded all the lines in my area.
2006-09-02 12:07:13 · answer #8 · answered by rdwoelfe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a phone line is a phone line
thunderstorms and computers are not good mixers
like drinking and driving
my suggestion is get off the line as the number one source of surge damage to computers is thru the phone line
2006-09-02 12:08:26 · answer #9 · answered by Hoku S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem, on occasion. I've just learned to be patient, and I'll get back on when the signal's back. God Bless you.
2006-09-02 12:11:09 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋