DSL modem going?

[DocClock aka MadClocker]

Ok, twice today when I clicked the reload button on a web page, the browser said unable to connect..so I used the ATT self support tool, and it after going thru the motions they said I need to contact support, and about the time I decided to call, the internet came back....that was the 1st time...next I tried to reload a page here, and the same prob...all connections were checked re-checked and modem reset, and I was using the self support tool again, and about half way thru the process, I get some cryptic msg saying that a download is in progress and I can't use the tool while a D'L is in progress :screwy: So, here I am...waiting for the net to drop again. I know there was a severe storm here and just down the street they have no power, so I guess it could be the telco site having problems, but I would like to know if anybody else has had this prob, and should I plan on getting another modem?
I have AT&T yahoo DSL..el cheapo 128k? anyhow, the modem is a motorola..if you want the part number, I will provide.
So whaddya think?

[Leviathan41]

If it has only been happening for a day, I would give it another day or two, especially since you have had storms in the area. It could be a problem further down the line. If it is still happening in a few days you might want to call your ISP and see if they have had any reports of similar outages.

[Cheator]

Its either the modem or the line, likely the line since things are starting to cool down. Call ATT and tell them to fix their crap!

[ihrsetrdr]

I replaced my Verizon DSL modem last week; was dying a slow death but could still provide between 600-900kbps/550-680kbps. I ended up getting a tech to measure the bit stream off the rj11 cable going into the modem. It had a full 3000/768 at that point, and all other home LAN equipment checked out O.K. With the new modem all is back to normal.