TransACT pppoe dropouts

[Rasjid Wilcox]

On Thu, 17 Oct 2002 9:07 pm, Andrew Bartlett wrote:
>
> The dropped packets could certinaly indicate a problem - that's packets
> between your ethernet card, and the xDSL modem.
>
> Might be worth checking the cabling.
>

I'm beginning to think it may be the set-top-box that is the problem.  I never 
watch TV, so I don't really notice what the box is doing.  But I have noticed 
when walking past occasionally that is has been rebooting for no apparent 
reason.  Now I think about it, it is obvious that my link will go down if the 
STB reboots.  And given that I've noticed the box rebooting at least 3 times 
over the last week, and I very rarely even look at the STB, I beginning to 
wonder just how often the thing has been rebooting.

I guess I just have to put the TV on and observe the STB (and ignore the TV).

Thanks to all who replied.

Rasjid.