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  • CPalliniC CPallini

    That is one of the disvantages of having a Mac (and no valid alternative to Telstra, I guess). Mac people have sometimes painful experiences with external devices. :)

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    Christian Graus
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    Yeah, I can see that. It's not Apple's fault, but it makes sense that Telstra, or any other company, puts most of their resources into the part of the market that is by far the biggest.

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      My new modem comes with new software. The Mac version LOOKS connected, but after a brief amount of time, it will in fact stop receiving any data, will not recognise the modem if I unplug and reconnect, and basically will be useless until I reboot. If I call support, they won't offer meaningful support to the Mac version, I doubt they even have seen a Mac in real life.

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      Maximilien
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      Why don't you "hire" a Telstra technician to setup your system ? I'm certain they offer that service. With all the ranting and moaning and bitching, I would think it is cheaper and you will know it will work.

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      • C Christian Graus

        My new modem comes with new software. The Mac version LOOKS connected, but after a brief amount of time, it will in fact stop receiving any data, will not recognise the modem if I unplug and reconnect, and basically will be useless until I reboot. If I call support, they won't offer meaningful support to the Mac version, I doubt they even have seen a Mac in real life.

        Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista. Read my blog to find out how I've worked around bugs in Microsoft tools and frameworks.

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        Ennis Ray Lynch Jr
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        Most modems are made for consumption in the U.S. market. Because of this they are manufactured to run right-side up in the Northern Hemisphere face-first. Turn your modem upside down and rotate horizontally 180 degrees and it will work as expected.

        Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." --Stephen Crane

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        • E Ennis Ray Lynch Jr

          Most modems are made for consumption in the U.S. market. Because of this they are manufactured to run right-side up in the Northern Hemisphere face-first. Turn your modem upside down and rotate horizontally 180 degrees and it will work as expected.

          Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." --Stephen Crane

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          CPallini
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          :-D

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          • E Ennis Ray Lynch Jr

            Most modems are made for consumption in the U.S. market. Because of this they are manufactured to run right-side up in the Northern Hemisphere face-first. Turn your modem upside down and rotate horizontally 180 degrees and it will work as expected.

            Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." --Stephen Crane

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            Douglas Troy
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            :laugh:


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            • E Ennis Ray Lynch Jr

              Most modems are made for consumption in the U.S. market. Because of this they are manufactured to run right-side up in the Northern Hemisphere face-first. Turn your modem upside down and rotate horizontally 180 degrees and it will work as expected.

              Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." --Stephen Crane

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              Chris Losinger
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              :laugh: you may have just won the internet for the day!

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              • C Christian Graus

                My new modem comes with new software. The Mac version LOOKS connected, but after a brief amount of time, it will in fact stop receiving any data, will not recognise the modem if I unplug and reconnect, and basically will be useless until I reboot. If I call support, they won't offer meaningful support to the Mac version, I doubt they even have seen a Mac in real life.

                Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista. Read my blog to find out how I've worked around bugs in Microsoft tools and frameworks.

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                Maurizio Pisano
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                Christian, does Internode[^] not service your area ?

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                • E Ennis Ray Lynch Jr

                  Most modems are made for consumption in the U.S. market. Because of this they are manufactured to run right-side up in the Northern Hemisphere face-first. Turn your modem upside down and rotate horizontally 180 degrees and it will work as expected.

                  Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." --Stephen Crane

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                  Pete OHanlon
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                  If that works, you're seriously going to freak him out.

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                  • C Christian Graus

                    My new modem comes with new software. The Mac version LOOKS connected, but after a brief amount of time, it will in fact stop receiving any data, will not recognise the modem if I unplug and reconnect, and basically will be useless until I reboot. If I call support, they won't offer meaningful support to the Mac version, I doubt they even have seen a Mac in real life.

                    Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista. Read my blog to find out how I've worked around bugs in Microsoft tools and frameworks.

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                    SimulationofSai
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                    Dude, It's high time you considered a trip to India. I know a particularly powerful witch doctor who may be able to help you out... Just don't go back and post "Why I hate witch doctors today" :rolleyes:

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                    • C Chris Losinger

                      :laugh: you may have just won the internet for the day!

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                      Jim Crafton
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                      Can you fit that in one modem? Damn!

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                      • P Pete OHanlon

                        If that works, you're seriously going to freak him out.

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                        Jim Crafton
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                        If that works, he needs to be nominated for an IgNobel Prize!

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                        • M Maximilien

                          Why don't you "hire" a Telstra technician to setup your system ? I'm certain they offer that service. With all the ranting and moaning and bitching, I would think it is cheaper and you will know it will work.

                          Watched code never compiles.

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                          Christian Graus
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                          It's actually not possible. And even then, I don't see how they can make their software work if I can't.

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                          • E Ennis Ray Lynch Jr

                            Most modems are made for consumption in the U.S. market. Because of this they are manufactured to run right-side up in the Northern Hemisphere face-first. Turn your modem upside down and rotate horizontally 180 degrees and it will work as expected.

                            Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." --Stephen Crane

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                            Christian Graus
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                            *grin* I believe Oakman did that joke yesterday.

                            Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista. Read my blog to find out how I've worked around bugs in Microsoft tools and frameworks.

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                            • M Maurizio Pisano

                              Christian, does Internode[^] not service your area ?

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                              Christian Graus
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                              *sigh* I wish. My inlaws are on internode on my recommendation. I used them when I lived in suburbia. Telstra wireless is my only broadband option.

                              Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista. Read my blog to find out how I've worked around bugs in Microsoft tools and frameworks.

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                              • S SimulationofSai

                                Dude, It's high time you considered a trip to India. I know a particularly powerful witch doctor who may be able to help you out... Just don't go back and post "Why I hate witch doctors today" :rolleyes:

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                                Christian Graus
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                                Will he tell me to say oo, ee, oo aa aa, bing bang, walla walla bing bang ?

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                                • C Christian Graus

                                  Will he tell me to say oo, ee, oo aa aa, bing bang, walla walla bing bang ?

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                                  Lost User
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                                  That will work as well as anything else.

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                                    That will work as well as anything else.

                                    Join the cool kids - Come fold with us[^]

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                                    Christian Graus
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                                    ROTFL - sadly, that is probably true.

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                                    • C Christian Graus

                                      It's actually not possible. And even then, I don't see how they can make their software work if I can't.

                                      Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista. Read my blog to find out how I've worked around bugs in Microsoft tools and frameworks.

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                                      Maximilien
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                                      At least it _REALLY_shows that it's not your problem but theirs, if the cannot render the service that you paid for according to the contract you both signed, then you could sue them. Or go to the media. There is probably a few "consumer rights" shows or newspaper that could use a couple of nice stories to help you resolve all of this.

                                      Watched code never compiles.

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                                      • E Ennis Ray Lynch Jr

                                        Most modems are made for consumption in the U.S. market. Because of this they are manufactured to run right-side up in the Northern Hemisphere face-first. Turn your modem upside down and rotate horizontally 180 degrees and it will work as expected.

                                        Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. A man said to the universe: "Sir I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation." --Stephen Crane

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                                        Scott Serl
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                                        That's how he broke one the other day...hanging it from the power cord just didn't work. :)

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                                        • M martin_hughes

                                          Bassam Saoud wrote:

                                          you seem to have a lot of problems lately

                                          Lately? Christian has been whinging about this sort of stuff for years! :)

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                                          Bassam Saoud
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                                          sometimes about the same damn things:)

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