Verizon was Re: Netops list
Steve Sobol
sjsobol at JustThe.net
Wed Mar 28 23:23:55 UTC 2007
On Wed, 28 Mar 2007, S. Ryan wrote:
> I hate suggesting to a customer plugging in a computer straight to the
> DSL modem because a lot of times, especially at a business location,
> it's difficult.
>
> However, 9 times out of 10 if you put a little effort into finding the
> DSL modem, it's usually not 'too difficult' to then unplug the cable and
> then plug a cable from the modem into a laptop.
>
> If it's so difficult you can't do this, whoever placed the modem there
> to begin with ought to have their ass kicked.
Not impossible, but with the DSL modem at least ten feet off the floor,
it's a royal pain.
I have found someone at Verizon who has offered to look at the situation,
however. Thanks to you and especially to Richard G who offered to go out
there, but hopefully a site visit will not be necessary.
--
Steve Sobol, Professional Geek ** Java/VB/VC/PHP/Perl ** Linux/*BSD/Windows
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