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Re: Alcatel 1000 Issues ?

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From: yo ho
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 00:00
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Could you describe in detail what the manual says
since i have "misplaced" mine.

I wonder if the box is accesible via smnp??

i just need to know how to talk to it.



On 14 Jul 1999 19:07:41 -0000, squirrel@echelon.alias.net (Be an
Informed Consumer) wrote:

>Fact:
>
>Modem manual describes procedure to access modem internal settings
>via www browser. This does not work and has been confirmed by
>multiple users. Therefore not likely a few defective units, but
>crippled on purpose or buggy firmware.
>
>Unverified Rumour:
>
>BS supplied Alcatel 1000 ABAA unit is OEM to BS, but not identical to
>retail units. Custom circuitry inside makes modem non-portable. That
>is, if you leave the BS network, and join another that supports
>Alcatel 1000, your modem will not work. You get to buy it, or another
>(not cheap either) again.
>
>Shouldn't be a problem with anyone who considers the hardware "free"
>with the $200 install, BUT may be perceived as being deceptive by
>others.
>
>Question:
>
>Does alleged custom circuity provide only non-portability function,
>or is it also required to be in place for use on BS. That is, will a
>retail, non crippled Alcatel 1000 (or other competing product) work
>with BS ADSL? If so, say so, and provide list of qualified units.
>
>Thank you so very much, have a nice day.
>
>
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Subject: Re: Alcatel 1000 Issues ?
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