Question about Toshiba DOCSIS Cable PCX1100 Modem

2 Answers

Random Disconnect: PCX 1100U

I have a Toshiba PCX1100U cable modem. My cable company is Cox. My computer is an iBook G4 (Apple). I am frequently disconnected from the internet. The first solution tried: disconnect a FON router. Didn't help. Second solution tried: change splitter for internet & TV. Didn't help. Third solution tried: Cox cable man came out and said the modem was shot. These guys are always trying to sell you something new (and expensive) so I'm suspicious. He checked that the signal was strong coming into the house and at the cable to the modem. He checked all connections. Do I need a new modem or is there a fix?

Posted by Nina Pratt on

  • Rizz123 Jan 08, 2008

    I have the same exact problem. I was using a Belkin router, which I thought was the problem, replaced it, and nothing. It does still happen, just not as often. Went from a disconnect time of about every 2 hours to about ever 10 hours maybe. I have looked everyone for a solution, and havent found one. I blame Cox(Now Suddenlink)'s crappy service.





    When this problem does occur, I just unplug the power cord to the modem, and plug it right back in. The internet should work once you do that.

×

Ad

2 Answers

Anonymous

  • Level 2:

    An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points
    MVP:

    An expert that got 5 achievements.
    Governor:

    An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.
    Hot-Shot:

    An expert who has answered 20 questions.

  • Expert
  • 86 Answers

Toshiba 1100 modem are no longer compatible with any service providers anymore. The reason for this is Toshiba quit making cable modems and no longer supports them. Since they no longer support their modems, they don't write firmware to make them DOCSIS 2.0 compatible and since most service providers use 2.0, your DOCSIS 1.1 modem will not function correctly. Actually what is really happening is the 1100 modems cannot correctly decipher the 2.0 and are constantly changing their transmission power levels. You definitely need another modem, and if you are using Cox, ask about their refurbished ones for about 20 bucks.

Posted on Jan 20, 2008

Ad

Anonymous

  • Level 3:

    An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points
    All-Star:

    An expert that got 10 achievements.
    MVP:

    An expert that got 5 achievements.
    President:

    An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times.

  • Master
  • 317 Answers

That's a hard one to say, you won't know unless you purchase a new modem and install it. But I have seen cable modems just quit, so it does happen.

Posted on Aug 01, 2007

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

1 Answer

How can i play candy crush on my apple ibook g4
machine is too old for the required plugins.

Dec 07, 2013 | Apple iBook G4 Mac Notebook

2 Answers

Apple logo and loading symbol
If you have another MAC computer available, you can create a USB key to solve this problem:

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/apple-in-the-enterprise/how-to-create-a-bootable-usb-to-install-os-x/

If not, I'm afraid you will have to turn to an authorized apple service center. They will do the repair for you.

Jul 19, 2013 | Apple iBook Laptop G4 iBook 1.33GHz...

1 Answer

Can my apple ibook g4 work without an airport extreme card
If you mean 'work as a computer' then the answer is yes.If you mean 'work on the internet' the answer is yesIf you mean 'work wirelessly on the internet' then the answer is no.
You can use an ethernet cable to connect to your Router and that will give you the internet.

Feb 18, 2012 | Apple iBook 12 iBook G4 1.33GHz,...

1 Answer

My iBook G4 will not turn on though it has a full battery & is connected to a plug socket also..
There are several models of iBook G4. The following sequence applies to the "14-inch Early 2004."
Remove all peripheral cables. Remove the battery. Reset the power manager by pressing the key combination Control-Option-Shift-
power. Then plug the iBook into AC power and attempt to start it with the power key.
If this procedure does not being it back, invasive diagnostics are required, in which case you should being it to an Apple-Certified tech for repair.

Jan 21, 2010 | Apple iBook G4 Mac Notebook

1 Answer

Bought a new laptop; want to connect it to this modem via wireless
is your pcx1100u cable modem is not wireless ready? only router have a wireless lan... buy it...

Jun 16, 2009 | Toshiba PCX1100U High Speed Cable Modem

1 Answer

USB reads wireless modem, software doesn't!
mac doesn't support any data card till date so this is not working . if you want to connect it install windows using bootcamp then your problem will be solved. if something importent rate this article

May 09, 2009 | Apple iBook G4 Mac Notebook

1 Answer

My iBook G4 is tuning diffrent colors when its on. itll switch back and forth from red blue green
The LCD Connector is loose, Bring it to the Apple Genius Bar and have them look at it. Another way is to take the iBook apart and check for loose cables.

Mar 11, 2009 | Apple iBook G4 (Z0AZW13397068) PC Notebook

1 Answer

Doesn't recognize DSL modem after awake from sleep. Have to reboot after sleep to activate ethernet modem. This problem just started, always OK until a few weeks ago --Internet was right there after...
Try rebooting modem & Computer

Mar 10, 2009 | Apple iBook G4 Mac Notebook

1 Answer

Toshiba Cable Modem PCX1100u
OK. First of all you do not need a special or seperate driver for the Ethernet port. Its factory loaded with your OS.

All you need to do is plug the Ethernet cable into the LAN port on your HP Desktop and then into the LAN port (not the WAN port) of your cable modem.

The second thing is if its only a cable modem, then I suggest you proceed with caution as there is NO built-in firewall on a cable modem. Yes you will get on the net, but you are likely to be attacked with virus the moment you connect. I suggest you check very carefully whether the cable modem (if that's what it is) does/does not have a firewall as you would be very unwise connecting up like that.

Next, forget USB connection to the router/cable modem. That technolgy we've moved on from.. Your Vista shodul be 'plug n play' adn should configure the router for you. obviously that bit isn't so slick on yours.

Let me know how you get on..

Aug 31, 2008 | Toshiba PCX1100U High Speed Cable Modem

2 Answers

Pcx1100u
did'nt get ya

throw some light on it!

you know what sometimes virus/spywares/adwares can slow down you're pc to 486 pc's lol

so do a clean instalation + format ya whole HDD and recreate partitions + when you install windows the 1st thing you've to do is that install Symantec Endpoint Protection or BitDefender Total Security on ya pc

hope it'd be helpfull :)

peace!

Jul 04, 2008 | Toshiba PCX1100U High Speed Cable Modem

Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

DOCSIS Cable PCX1100 Modem

  • Computers & Internet

Related Question

How can i play candy crush on my apple ibook g4

  • Apple iBook G4 Mac Notebook

Open Questions:

0 Answers

Sprint Wireless plus Toshiba 7Window Modem isn't connected

Oct 05, 2010 | Toshiba DOCSIS Cable PCX1100 Modem

0 Answers

Now and then cable connection dropped Have been having trouble for the past month or so losing the cable connection. Removing the power from the Modem for several minutes and then repowering corrects the problem sometimes, other times a computer restart restores the connection. I talk to the modem via a wire type router and sometimes just jumping around the router restores the connection. I have no idea why the restart or router jumping sometimes clears the problem. Would appreciate your help.

Jun 17, 2017 | Toshiba DOCSIS Cable PCX1100 Modem

Related Topics

Toshiba DOCSIS Cable PCX1100 Modem Logo

Related Topics:

875 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Popular Questions

Toshiba Satellite A135-S2276...

Toshiba Satellite A135-S2276...

Toshiba Satellite 1805-S274...

Toshiba Satellite A135-S2276...

Toshiba Satellite A135-S2276...

Check Out the Mobile Browsers Report
Check Out the Mobile Browsers Report

View all Fixya Reports

Top Toshiba Computers & Internet Experts

k24674

Level 3 Expert

8092 Answers

Brad Brown

Level 3 Expert

18665 Answers

Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas

Level 3 Expert

3056 Answers

Are you a Toshiba Computer and Internet Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

PDF Manual
. DOCSIS Cable PCX1100 Modem Manual

DOCSIS Cable PCX1100...

Loading...