Subj : Insurance And More To : Barry Martin From : Daryl Stout Date : Thu Jun 25 2020 10:18:00 Barry, BM> The problem is they were probably in the right: policy has to BM> specifically state the event is covered, and deductions, and the like. Of course, that's in "the fine print", and as my late wife noted, "printed with ant feet". BM> Upsetting, yes, What was your first clue?? BM> Step #1 is the usual reboot. Sometimes stuff gets stuck; rogue signal BM> interpreted as supposed to be a command but isn't, so the processor BM> gets confused. As for the router having only so many ports, BM> half-presuming Ethernet -- stick a hub on it. Or the IP addresses it BM> hands out? Depends on configuration but anywhere from the remaining of BM> the 256 addresses per network set to the address group assigned to the BM> device. I tried that, but switched the cable to another available port, and it worked. I had to get a serial to USB converter for the US Robotics v92 56K external fax modem...then plug it into the USB slot, for the Fax software to recognize it. Now, whether I can get faxes on the line, remains to be seen. If I can, that'll be great...and remind me of when I was still on dial-up...using that modem with BGFAX for: 1) BBS Callers 2) FIDONet or GT Power Netmail Runs 3) Faxes The nice thing with this, is that they can send all the junk faxes they want...no paper is wasted. Unfortunately, the Canon MG-2100 printer I had quit working, so I swapped out the same model that was on my late Mom's computer (where the BBS is now). If I have to send a fax, I go to the local FedEx in west Little Rock. BM> There have been times when I've been tempted to get the script-reader BM> 'tech' off-track! Lead me not into temptation...I'll find my own way. DS> As for the "something doesn't seem right"...what was your first DS> clue??!! BM> (Ended up missing was the router.) Was also told the signal was too BM> low: OK, quite possible. "Little things" weren't making sense: BM> especially that LED being off where the Ethernet cable plugged in. Well, with getting the fax modem set up correctly, the FAX/ARQ light flashes, so I know it's ready for calls. Whether or not it'll take FAX calls remains to be seen. BM> anyone want to repair a rotary phone?! DS> Press 1 now, please. BM> I think Nancy said she has one. Still good for answering. :) I saw a cartoon with a big rotary phone, and these 2 small cellphones "came for a visit". The small phones saw the big rotary phone, and exclaimed "Hi, Grandma!!" BM> 10 is a lot easier to mentally figure out than stuff like 12 inches to BM> the foot! Except for those who run out of fingers and toes. Daryl .... This tagline is donationware; send money to register it. === MultiMail/Win32 v0.50 --- SBBSecho 3.11-Win32 * Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - tbolt.synchro.net (454:1/33) .