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Wow, that is exactly what happened to mine about 2 days ago.  Although
the rca dcm105 has never really performed flawlessly for me, this is the
first time it's behaved this way.  Anyway, the AC adapter doesn't seem
any warmer than the others on my strip.

You might want to check on the pricing structure for subscribers who
purchase their own modems.  I seem to remember one of the big ISPs
recently cutting out most of the benefits of owning modems.  I don't remember if
it was ATT, Comcast, or another...

I'd be interested to know how the new modem works.  I've had nothing but
trouble with ATTbi support and dread the thought of having to make
another call or use their online chat feature.  The latter usually
results in them writing to me saying i should power cycle the modem and
type back the results :)

oh, I'm in the bay area as well.  Sorry I'm not more helpful.

Marc

On Thu, 11 Jul 2002 19:50:30 -0700, Bruce G. Karnacki wrote:

> Here's the problem:
> 
> I have my originally issued (12/99 - @home) RCA DCM105 cable modem. It's
> been working like a champ until today.
> 
> Twice in the last few hours, all the lights go out, including the power
> light.  Pushing the on-off button does nothing.  The only thing that
> will get it back on is to remove power at the ac adapter plug and
> replug, or unplug the ac adapter from the wall and replug it.  I don't
> have to wait any period of time.
> 
> I have noticed that the adapter is very warm, warmer than most ac
> adapters that I have, but I don't know how warm it normally is, since
> it's always on the floor.  It's rated output is 16VDC, 1000mA.  I will
> try another generic variable adapter, if I can find one, but that may be
> hard.
> 
> Has anyone experienced this type of modem behavior?
> 
> ATTBI is scheduled to come out on next Wednesday, and I suspect they
> will replace the modem, IF it is not working when they come.  I am
> tempted to buy my own modem, but with the Comcast soon taking over, I'd
> hate to have one that they don't recommend.
> 
> If you're in the SFBay Area, do you know what modem is standard issue
> these days?
> 
> Thanks,
> Bruce Karnacki