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diff --git a/Main/TravisBarkerNotesDslVsDialup.mdwn b/Main/TravisBarkerNotesDslVsDialup.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 00000000..806b960f --- /dev/null +++ b/Main/TravisBarkerNotesDslVsDialup.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,159 @@ +this page is under construction + +**DSL vs Dialup** + +## <a name="Digital_Subscriber_Line_DSL"> </a> Digital Subscriber Line - DSL + +* Faster +* More Expensive +* Always On +* Can use phone line while online +* Different Equipment + +**THEY BOTH USE PHOHNE LINE** + +* 2 types of dsl + * ADSL 1.5 TO 9MB DOWN 16-640 KB UP + * SDSL sYNCRONOUS OR SYMETRIC 3MB DOWN 3MB UP + +What equipment is needed + +* DSL / Cable Modem +* Ethernet adapter +* Category 5 cable (ethernet cable) +* RT-45 +* USB universal Serial Buss + * (can be used but _do not_ reccoment) + +## <a name="IP_Addressing"> IP Addressing </a> + +* 0.0.0.0 => 255.255.255.255 +* 4,228,250,625 + +### <a name="Private_IP_Address_Ranges"> Private IP Address Ranges </a> + +* X=0-25 192.168.x.x - used w/ Routers& Configurable Modems + * This range is the most typical private range used. +* 10.x.x.x - Used w/ routers or configurable Modems. +* 172.16.x.x - Used w/ routers. (this is a typical range used by businesses) + +### <a name="Non_Routable_Range"> Non-Routable Range </a> + +* 169-254.x.x - Non Routable IP Range telling you something is broken Created by Microsoft for troubleshooting purposes +* 127.x.x.x - Range reserved for local host (norton's, microsoft, etc.) + +## <a name="Acronyms"> Acronyms </a> + +* IANA - internet Assigned Numbers Authority + * Distribute IP Address to backbone Co. ie AT&T, Bell Co. + +### <a name="Public_IP_Addressing"> Public IP Addressing </a> + +* How to become an ISP + +1) Contact SBC to obtain IP Addresses: 300 members 66.137.124.1 - 66.137.124.101 2) Distribut IP Addresses Gateway Address = IP Addresses of the DHCP Server (endpoint) DHCP - Dynamic host control protocol + +---- + +10 contact SBC to obtain more ip addresses 68.124.138.1 - 68.124.138.151 2) Distribute IP addresses + +* Static - Specified IP address that never changes + +## <a name="Authentication_Processes"> Authentication Processes </a> + +**MAC Addressing** \*MAC address- Physical address of any device that can carry an internet connection + +* it authenticates through the modem or next piece of connecting equipment's MAC Address + +PPOE - Point to point protocol (over the enternet) -requires a customer to logon w/user/password before reciving an ip address the only os w/ppoe built in XP&MACX they install pppoe software or get a router or configurable modem. + +Trouble shooting DSL / Cable + +## <a name="1st_Step_of_Trouble_shooting_POW"> </a> 1st Step of Trouble shooting - POWERCYCLING + +### <a name="take_down_order"> take down order </a> + +* unplug modem from power supply +* unplug any connecting equipment from Power Supply (router, Switch, etc) +* SHUTDOWN (not restart) the pc + +### <a name="bringing_up_order"> bringing up order </a> + +* plugin the modem into power supply +* plug the connecting equipment into the power suply +* restart the PC + +2nd Step of [[TroubleShooting]] -Light Status Modem + +\*Power + +* * on = good + * off = bad + + 1. verifty it is plugged in 2. check for power at the source (switch?) + +* dsl/link/sync + * on = good + * off = bad + +1. check connection between wall and modem phone line dsl + co-AX cable) 2. verify it worked previously nothing changed, (moved, jacks, storm) 3. verify all connecting information (PPPOE, MAC address, static) + +* * Enet/USB/PC/Sync/Link + * on = good + * off = bad + + 1.check connection between modem and pc ethernet usb 2. swithc cable ends crossover vs straight through 3. check the ethernet adapter + +* Act/Activity/Data/(10/100) - TX/RX + * on or flashing = good + * off = bad + + 1 this light has no bearing in your troubleshooting + +* Test/Alarm/Standby + * off = good + * on = bad + +1. this light must be off in orter to troubleshoot. + +Where to find IP information - IP configuration LC start => LC run => tye commands or cmd => LC OK button => type "winipcfg" => press enter => chose NIC in dropdown + +1.) Adapter Address = MAC address 2.) IP address - NIC 3.) Gateway Address - DHCP Server + +* If there is **NO** NIC in the dropdown box + * verify cust has startup disk or cab files (win\*.cab) + * Rip and reinstall TCP/IP +* If it says Media Disconnectd or IP = 0.0.0.0 + * Not connected + * verify lights on modem + * verify wiring + + \* if they are reciving an IP address of 169.254.x.x + +* they are set to DHCP, but not contacting DHCP Server + + - Its broken and try to release /renew ip address + +## <a name="what_will_happen_next"> what will happen next </a> + +1. will recieve IP Address 2."Unable to contact DHCP Server" Error + +* try to release and renew again + + 3. "DHCP Server unavailable revewing IP address" - Error + +* try to release and renew again + + 4. "No adapter in a state permissable to perorm operation" Error + +* configured to static +* check settings + + 5. "unable to perform operation" or " operation was attempted on something that is not a socket" Error \* winsock Error + +* * email winsock fix + * Send to shop + +if you are unable to recieve an IP address verify wiring verify account verify settings + +-- [[Main/TravisBarker]] - 04 Oct 2005 |