[kneurotik]

Thanks Rowal5555. Tried the netsh winsock reset when the problem recurred last night, and I got the message "The requested operation requires elevation."

Googled it, and it seems like I need to run it as Administrator. Will try that again the next time the problem comes back.

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Tried the netsh winsock reset as Admin, rebooted, but problem is still there.

The modem lights problem occured 5 times over the whole of yesterday, so I am really suspecting hardware failure.

Hope to find a secondhand Open Networks iConnect 622 modem in my area.

[kneurotik]

Tried the netsh winsock reset as Admin, rebooted, but problem is still there.

The modem lights problem occured 5 times over the whole of yesterday, so I am really suspecting hardware failure.

Hope to find a secondhand Open Networks iConnect 622 modem in my area.

[kneurotik]

Btw, I had already checked for firmware upgrades for the modem and there were none.

[Rowal5555]

Hi kneurotik.

I recently replaced my DynaLink RTA1025W modem/router with a NetGear DGN2000 so have one just lying around. The DynaLink is pretty good and has 4 cable connections as well as wireless and I think they are still making them.

PM me with your address and I will chuck it on courier for you. (Gotta have good internet or go crazy, LOL.)

[kneurotik]

To anyone who is still following this thread, here's an update.

I managed to use a different modem to troubleshoot what I suspected was a problem with my modem. Result: haven't been having any problems for a week!

Turns out it was indeed hardware failure after all.

Thanks to those who offered suggestions and help nevertheless.