DSL modem needs to WARM UP?

[gigapet]

A family friend just got DSL installed in her home and the company as well as the user guide said that it would take the modem about ten days to "warm up and get to full speed" and that after that time she could turn it off(the modem).

why the fvck would it need to "warm up" and why would turning off the modem be ok after a certain amount of time?

I sincerely hope that this was just a bad translation from korean to english.....

does this make sense to anyone?

 

[Zim Hosein]

does this make sense to anyone?

Nope

 

[NightCrawler]

SBC has equipment that test for the most stable speed and to ensure that you get a reliable connection. During the first 10 days it checks to see if the modem is retraining a lot and what kind of niose there is.


If your line is bad it will lower the sync rate so you get a solid connection but the speed is less obviously.

If you turn the modem off during the first 10 days it will think the line is bad.

 

[bandana163]

Electronics don't warm up to get to full speed.

 

[gigapet]

Originally posted by: NightCrawler
SBC has equipment that test for the most stable speed and to ensure that you get a reliable connection. During the first 10 days it checks to see if the modem is retraining a lot and what kind of niose there is.


If your line is bad it will lower the sync rate so you get a solid connection but the speed is less obviously.

If you turn the modem off during the first 10 days it will think the line is bad.

Now that makes sense why didnt they just say that.

 

[Lonyo]

Originally posted by: gigapet

Originally posted by: NightCrawler
SBC has equipment that test for the most stable speed and to ensure that you get a reliable connection. During the first 10 days it checks to see if the modem is retraining a lot and what kind of niose there is.


If your line is bad it will lower the sync rate so you get a solid connection but the speed is less obviously.

If you turn the modem off during the first 10 days it will think the line is bad.

Now that makes sense why didnt they just say that.

Because most people are stupid and it would confuse them?

 

[MacBaine]

Originally posted by: gigapet

Originally posted by: NightCrawler
SBC has equipment that test for the most stable speed and to ensure that you get a reliable connection. During the first 10 days it checks to see if the modem is retraining a lot and what kind of niose there is.


If your line is bad it will lower the sync rate so you get a solid connection but the speed is less obviously.

If you turn the modem off during the first 10 days it will think the line is bad.

Now that makes sense why didnt they just say that.

Because stupid people like stupid explanations?

 

[NightCrawler]

Here is the official word from the faq:

Q: It says to leave the modem on for 10 days? (#8281)
A: This used to be for everyone but is now for loops 12,000 ft and further. Basically anyone on a plan above the "basic up to 384" plan need not apply.

If you have any package above the basic plan, your less than 12000 ft and should have "speeds out of the box".

SBC will monitor the line and increase the speed to the highest possible that can achieved. This process, also called ramp-up, will be done for 10 days.

If you have any further questions please ask one of the Official SBC Techs.

 

[Munkies123]

That is the most hideous icon i have ever seen OP, i like it

 

[MacBaine]

Originally posted by: NightCrawler
Here is the official word from the faq:

Q: It says to leave the modem on for 10 days? (#8281)
A: This used to be for everyone but is now for loops 12,000 ft and further. Basically anyone on a plan above the "basic up to 384" plan need not apply.

If you have any package above the basic plan, your less than 12000 ft and should have "speeds out of the box".

SBC will monitor the line and increase the speed to the highest possible that can achieved. This process, also called ramp-up, will be done for 10 days.

If you have any further questions please ask one of the Official SBC Techs.

It annoys the hell out of me when even sites like this manage to spell "you're" wrong.

 

[zimu]

Originally posted by: MacBaine

Originally posted by: NightCrawler
Here is the official word from the faq:

Q: It says to leave the modem on for 10 days? (#8281)
A: This used to be for everyone but is now for loops 12,000 ft and further. Basically anyone on a plan above the "basic up to 384" plan need not apply.

If you have any package above the basic plan, your less than 12000 ft and should have "speeds out of the box".

SBC will monitor the line and increase the speed to the highest possible that can achieved. This process, also called ramp-up, will be done for 10 days.

If you have any further questions please ask one of the Official SBC Techs.

It annoys the hell out of me when even sites like this manage to spell "you're" wrong.

i was totally just thinking that. it made me picture some retarded guy who didn't get past grade 5 drinking a beer at work and enjoying employment while there are actual smart people out htere looking for jobs.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: zimu

Originally posted by: MacBaine

Originally posted by: NightCrawler
Here is the official word from the faq:

Q: It says to leave the modem on for 10 days? (#8281)
A: This used to be for everyone but is now for loops 12,000 ft and further. Basically anyone on a plan above the "basic up to 384" plan need not apply.

If you have any package above the basic plan, your less than 12000 ft and should have "speeds out of the box".

SBC will monitor the line and increase the speed to the highest possible that can achieved. This process, also called ramp-up, will be done for 10 days.

If you have any further questions please ask one of the Official SBC Techs.

It annoys the hell out of me when even sites like this manage to spell "you're" wrong.

i was totally just thinking that. it made me picture some retarded guy who didn't get past grade 5 drinking a beer at work and enjoying employment while there are actual smart people out htere looking for jobs.

The irony!

Cheers zimu :beer:

 

[edro]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: zimu

Originally posted by: MacBaine

Originally posted by: NightCrawler
Here is the official word from the faq:

Q: It says to leave the modem on for 10 days? (#8281)
A: This used to be for everyone but is now for loops 12,000 ft and further. Basically anyone on a plan above the "basic up to 384" plan need not apply.

If you have any package above the basic plan, your less than 12000 ft and should have "speeds out of the box".

SBC will monitor the line and increase the speed to the highest possible that can achieved. This process, also called ramp-up, will be done for 10 days.

If you have any further questions please ask one of the Official SBC Techs.

It annoys the hell out of me when even sites like this manage to spell "you're" wrong.

i was totally just thinking that. it made me picture some retarded guy who didn't get past grade 5 drinking a beer at work and enjoying employment while there are actual smart people out htere looking for jobs.

The irony!

Cheers zimu :beer:

Mis-typing is different from mis-spelling... and that is definately a mis-spelling, because there is no "E" on the end!

 

[gigapet]

can they create a new forum 'ATSGN' Anandtech spelling & grammar nazi's

you can all congregate there together and redicule writings you find throughout the internet.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: gigapet
can they create a new forum 'ATSGN' Anandtech spelling & grammar nazi's

you can all congregate there together and redicule writings you find throughout the internet.

You could ask in FORUM ISSUES gigapet

 

[zimu]

oh get a sense of humor. its zim posting, he's just bustin' my chops!!

cheers zim!!

 

[thirdlegstump]

Maybe it's got a vacuum tube...

 

[NightCrawler]

I seriously don't care about spelling mistakes that much because the smartest man I ever met once spelled cat with a k.