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Computer Help and Support

Xipe Totec

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1. I'm not a fan of DSL (internet via phone lines)

Reply to UserNotFound (Original post)

Sun Nov 29, 2020, 10:14 AM

Nov 2020

Apart from providing low service bandwidth, DSL is prone to problems just like the ones you describe here.

If you have access to internet via cable switch to that service.

What they mean by "updating the router" is "buy a new one".

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DNS server? [View all] UserNotFound Nov 2020 OP

I'm not a fan of DSL (internet via phone lines) Xipe Totec Nov 2020 #1

9 years is too old. Hardware gets glitches after 10-15 years. DetlefK Nov 2020 #2

If turning off then on works, then it's not them. padfun Nov 2020 #3

So... UserNotFound Nov 2020 #5

Yes, Netgear is cheap. padfun Nov 2020 #8

Another thing padfun Nov 2020 #9

Everything in the first 3 replies is correct. discntnt_irny_srcsm Nov 2020 #4

I also have AT&T DSL. When I had similar problems a few years ago they replaced the router for free. CaptainTruth Nov 2020 #6

It *might* not be your router CloudWatcher Nov 2020 #7

I appreciate all the feedback! UserNotFound Nov 2020 #10