Connection Problems

isucyfan · 05-09-2007, 05:28 PM

FYI: In Windows Vista, you may get an error message at the command prompt that says "the requested operation requires elevation". If that happens, go to "All Programs", then "Accessories", right click "Command Prompt" and select "Run as Administrator". That will allow you to do the DNS flush operation.

Cheers!

C.John · 05-09-2007, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by jbhtexas

I have the same problems at home (and throw in the "you are forbidden to access this page" error), but only on one computer...my older slower P3 that runs Win2K/IE6 and my ZoneAlarm firewall. The other two (P4's with WinXP/IE7) that sit behind the firewall have no problem. No problems from work with WinXP/IE7.

P4, XP and Firefox 2.0.0.3 The half load issue is not constant and probably only raises it's ugly head during peak hours. That said, until last weekend neither of these issues existed for me. I also have accessed the site from both my wife's office computer and from her secretary's computer and neither issue was apparent.

isucyfan · 05-10-2007, 11:32 AM

Just an update: I spent a good amount of time online with a Qwest representative that couldn't figure out what may be causing the problem. He pretty much suggested it is on CF's end, as he could access the site fine with his connection. He did suggest the DNS flush, but I had already done that.

I figured that I should let others know this info, in case they were having similar problems. I can connect on one of perhaps every 50 tries, so I thought I better post while I can! (It's like the Lotto minus the cash). Each time I connect, I hope the problem is solved!

cys_av8r · 05-10-2007, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by isucyfan

Just an update: I spent a good amount of time online with a Qwest representative that couldn't figure out what may be causing the problem. He pretty much suggested it is on CF's end, as he could access the site fine with his connection. He did suggest the DNS flush, but I had already done that.

I figured that I should let others know this info, in case they were having similar problems. I can connect on one of perhaps every 50 tries, so I thought I better post while I can! (It's like the Lotto minus the cash). Each time I connect, I hope the problem is solved!

Typical Qwest customer service (although those 4 words should never go together). Dump it and get a cable modem.

travman23 · 05-10-2007, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by cys_av8r

Typical Qwest customer service (although those 4 words should never go together). Dump it and get a cable modem.

You are kidding me? Mediacom cable internet sucks. I've had Qwest for over a year now and only had 1 major outage in that time and no speed issues. Whenever I've called them about something I didn't get a BS answer and got great customer service. Mediacom I got some of the worst customer service outside of probably when I had US Cellular. I'd wait on hold forever then some idiot who had no clue would tell me there were no outages and try to schedule one of these noon-5pm time frames for someone to come out then maybe a few hours later or the next day the internet was back up again. Qwest also costs much less. What is Mediacom up to now $45-$50 a month? I locked in for life at $27 a month. Yeah it's 1.5 MB download but I actually get better speeds when I test it than I did with Mediacom when I had their 6 MB service and I don't notice a difference.

isucyfan · 05-10-2007, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by travman23

You are kidding me? Mediacom cable internet sucks. I've had Qwest for over a year now and only had 1 major outage in that time and no speed issues. Whenever I've called them about something I didn't get a BS answer and got great customer service. Mediacom I got some of the worst customer service outside of probably when I had US Cellular. I'd wait on hold forever then some idiot who had no clue would tell me there were no outages and try to schedule one of these noon-5pm time frames for someone to come out then maybe a few hours later or the next day the internet was back up again. Qwest also costs much less. What is Mediacom up to now $45-$50 a month? I locked in for life at $27 a month. Yeah it's 1.5 MB download but I actually get better speeds when I test it than I did with Mediacom when I had their 6 MB service and I don't notice a difference.

I've been pretty happy with Qwest, and the cost is what really does it for me. I was paying $10 a month for dial-up, before switching to DSL at 26.99/month. I bundled Directv when I added DSL and saved $15 off my total bill. So basically I upgraded from dial-up to DSL for $6.99/month.

cys_av8r · 05-10-2007, 12:10 PM

I have had multiple dealings with Qwest over the years both for business services and personal. I won't go into details because the post would scroll on for about 10 pages, but I have never in my entire life dealt with a more screwed up company in my life.

brianhos · 05-10-2007, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by travman23

You are kidding me? Mediacom cable internet sucks. I've had Qwest for over a year now and only had 1 major outage in that time and no speed issues. Whenever I've called them about something I didn't get a BS answer and got great customer service. Mediacom I got some of the worst customer service outside of probably when I had US Cellular. I'd wait on hold forever then some idiot who had no clue would tell me there were no outages and try to schedule one of these noon-5pm time frames for someone to come out then maybe a few hours later or the next day the internet was back up again. Qwest also costs much less. What is Mediacom up to now $45-$50 a month? I locked in for life at $27 a month. Yeah it's 1.5 MB download but I actually get better speeds when I test it than I did with Mediacom when I had their 6 MB service and I don't notice a difference.

How do you get quest for $27 a month? Mine is $42 for 1.5Mb dsl.

psycln11 · 05-10-2007, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by brianhos

How do you get quest for $27 a month? Mine is $42 for 1.5Mb dsl.

Call Qwest and sign up for the price for life guarantee. you have to agree to a 2 year commitment with a penalty to disconnect early. But the cost is reduced to $26.99 with a qualified home phone package or $31.99 w/o.

I changed mine back in January.

Cyclone62 · 05-10-2007, 12:51 PM

How in the world have you people gone without my charm, commentary, and razor-sharp wit?

Well, first I cried, then I poured out part of an Olde English 40 oz. in the street, set off some bottle rockets in memorium, and held a candle light vigil. Then I prayed to Odin for your return from Valhalla. That last one seemed to have worked the best.

brianhos · 05-10-2007, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by psycln11

Call Qwest and sign up for the price for life guarantee. you have to agree to a 2 year commitment with a penalty to disconnect early. But the cost is reduced to $26.99 with a qualified home phone package or $31.99 w/o.

I changed mine back in January.

Thanks guys... pos rep for both of you.... I just called them up and saved like $35 a month.

ISUFan22 · 05-10-2007, 01:10 PM

Yeah...they advertise that price for life to death. We're on it and are saving some good money. Bundled our DirecTV with 'em also to save even more.

travman23 · 05-10-2007, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by brianhos

Thanks guys... pos rep for both of you.... I just called them up and saved like $35 a month.

Yeah not sure how you missed that the first time. They've been advertising it pretty hard for the past couple months.

brianhos · 05-10-2007, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by travman23

Yeah not sure how you missed that the first time. They've been advertising it pretty hard for the past couple months.

It's one of those things, you have the service already, and I figured it was just a "for new customers" type thing.

psycln11 · 05-10-2007, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by brianhos

It's one of those things, you have the service already, and I figured it was just a "for new customers" type thing.

All the ads for it say for new residential customers only, however, they changed me over to it without question.