[speed/latency] Massive network slowdown every morning after 2am
Every single night after 2am my computer slows down to a complete crawl. I'm in NE Maine. Anyone else experiencing this? Fairpoint has been fairly good for several months. No more red lights. But this...
View Article[availability] Noticed some fiber build-out in Maine
I was driving through South Portland/Scarborough on US 1 (south of the Maine Mall) and I noticed Fiber Optic lines (exactly the same lines used in FiOS buildouts in Mass) hanging from the poles along...
View Article[speed/latency] DSL congestion
Ever since this Monday every day from 11:00- 3:00 and even times later at night my modem Westell 7500 has issues. Here is what I noticed. 1. DSL light flashes really fast then disconnects and says...
View Article[connectivity] Unsure about RE-installing Fairpoint modem softwa
Hello, I want to connect my Westell DSL modem using a laptop (instead of my current tower PC). The PC is very old, and I'm afraid it could die on me any day. As mentioned, the DSL router is currently...
View Article[modem/router] Want to ByPass the Fairpoint Security Update
I have a Westell 6100 modem that was provided by Fairpoint when we first signed up for DSL. I am having to reboot the modem several times a day because it stops accessing the internet periodically. I...
View Article[connectivity] fiber and android
About two weeks ago I had FairPoint install a 30/15 fiber connection. Although I experienced one outage, the service does perform generally as advertised, The two android devices in my household seem...
View Article[speed/latency] DSL congestion
Ever since this Monday every day from 11:00- 3:00 and even times later at night my modem Westell 7500 has issues. Here is what I noticed. 1. DSL light flashes really fast then disconnects and says...
View Article[modem/router] Fairpoint settings for modem router
My friend in Greenfield NH just started with FairPoint and would like to use his Netgear N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2200v3. The installation genie doesn't work nor does the detect internet...
View ArticleFairPoint problem affecting NH Verizon wireless customers.
Noticed this article today in local paper. http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/statenewengland/1011426-469/verizon-wireless-having-service-issues-due-to.html quote:Problems transferring calls from the...
View Article[modem/router] Want to ByPass the Fairpoint Security Update
I have a Westell 6100 modem that was provided by Fairpoint when we first signed up for DSL. I am having to reboot the modem several times a day because it stops accessing the internet periodically. I...
View ArticleChronic reboots required Comtrend AR5381u
Hello - I have been suffering with 1-4 reboots per day for months now. Sometimes I may be lucky to get through 1 or 2 days w/ out a reboot. But it's rare. Fairpoint has swapped out boxes, run line...
View ArticleConstant bad latency/pings to game server
I am experiencing some pretty bad latency/ping on a game server for the past week or so. This game server is located in Virginia, which is just 4 states below me. I get better pings and stuff from...
View ArticleNew modem Comtrend
Hey guys, I just replaced my Westell modem b/c we were having problems with it. It's been replaced with a Comtrend modem. Just wondering if anyone is familiar with this modem? I want to see my stats,...
View Article[modem/router] Want to ByPass the Fairpoint Security Update
I have a Westell 6100 modem that was provided by Fairpoint when we first signed up for DSL. I am having to reboot the modem several times a day because it stops accessing the internet periodically. I...
View ArticleFairpoint ain't bad
Hey , why do people say Fairpoints trash? in my area which is in Langdon , NH the DSL connection is reliable. i get 1.5Mbps download and Dial-up-ish Upload which is what is paid for. but sometimes it...
View Article[speed/latency] Fairpoint 3.0MB Plan but getting only 1.5?
My internet speed is supposed to be 3.0 MB but it seems to never go past 1.5 regardless of time of day. doesn't matter at night or day its still 1.5 and the upload is well i forget but is slow. i'm...
View ArticleSwitched to interleaved
My data path was always fast path and they switched our blade out my way to interleave and my latency has now doubled :( Really sucks b/c I play a lot of first person shooter games and latency is very...
View Article[modem/router] Fairpoint won't tell me my IP !
I've had Fairpoint DSL for 3 months now. I mainly have DSL to facilitate webcams to monitor my property in Maine when I am not there (which is most of the time as it is a summer property). I have...
View Article[modem/router] ComTrend CT-5072T Modem into Bridged Mode?
Hello, I'm posting here regarding an issue that I'm having with what I believe is my modem in hopes that somebody will be able to point me in the right direction, or possibly explain something to me in...
View Article[trouble] Comtrend AR-5381u No way to change default Username/Password
Hi everyone, I just got a new Comtrend AR-5381u wireless modem from FairPoint Vermont to replace my old Westell 7500 wireless that had issues. After receiving the Comtrend the first thing I wanted to...
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