Re: [PLUG] Tool to test internet speed

2016-02-17 Thread Russ Johnson
I'm assuming that you have cleared the shamefully small memory buffers in the modem by unplugging it, waiting a full minute, and then plugging it back in? -Russ Sent from my iPhone ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org

Re: [PLUG] Survey: what make/model router do you use at home?

2015-12-26 Thread Russ Johnson
On Dec 22, 2015, at 18:40, Russell Senior wrote: > > 1) what is the make/model of the wifi device that you use in your >house? none is an acceptable answer. 1 yr old Apple AirPort Extreme. > > 2) about how old is it (rough guess is fine)? > > 2) is it

Re: [PLUG] What do you call a portable computer that ...

2015-12-23 Thread Russ Johnson
> > On Dec 23, 2015, at 18:06, Denis Heidtmann wrote: > > http://www.nsc.org/learn/NSC-Initiatives/Pages/distracted-driving-hands-free-is-not-risk-free-infographic.aspx And that's why I let Siri make my phone calls while driving. I just have to push one button.

Re: [PLUG] Xfinity cable modem suggestions?

2015-11-29 Thread Russ Johnson
> On Nov 26, 2015, at 14:44, Neal wrote: > > Think of cable modems as being hooked to a hub whereas xDSL modems are > connected to a switch. The local loop is shared among several/many cable > modems but a xDSL modem goes directly to the ISP. Of course from there on >