Further troubleshooting:
Modem power light will go on if sat receive & sat transmit cables aren't connected. No other lights come on, except for the brief flash of all lights when first powered on. If I unplug modem & install cables, no power light.
Weird....but not significant?
Thanks.
Gail
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>
> System acted weird for several days, (Tx & Sys lights flashing off &
> on); seemed slow but online, lots of errors. Today we decided to re-peak
> signal, thinking that would improve speed/connection. All we did was
> raise tripod to full height; ss was 62 for a brief moment & dropped to
> 15 before I could even get to ACP page. There followed several hours of:
> cable switching/cleaning; power cycling modem; rebooting computer;
> removing router from path. Never got another signal other than 15. D/l'd
> PC PCI, thinking OPI had quit. That wouldn't work at all. Finally, last
> time of moving power supply to another electric outlet.....no power
> light on modem. Power supply tested ok using voltmeter (6.5). Yes, other
> devices work in same outlet.
>
> Did I wear it out??? One power cycle too many?? This means I need a
> new modem...yes?
>
> I can't remember the various suggestions that have been posted but can a
> used DW7000 be commissioned on my account, assuming it's not locked? I
> assume a used HN7000s can be commissioned likewise? Wondering if I
> should take my chances with a used electronic device or just go to
> Hughes & get a new one w/new contract? Any opinions or prior experience
> would be welcome.
>
>
>
> Thanks.
> Gail Frank
> 83W | 1390 | Dustyfoot Tripod
>
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