Alcatel USB DSL modem XP problem
Im getting a Driver_irq_notless_orEqual error with Alcan5wn. sys Its a known problem with this modem and Windows XP. The solution posed is to use the PPP over Ethernet drivers instead of the PPPoA ones.
Im getting a Driver_irq_notless_orEqual error with Alcan5wn.sys
Its a known problem with this modem and Windows XP. The solution posed is to use the PPP over Ethernet drivers instead of the PPPoA ones.
Problem is that the isp im using (BT internet) wont support PPPoE, and the modem can never make a connection. Which means that i have to use the PPPoA drivers.
Are there any other ways of making this thing work?
Its a known problem with this modem and Windows XP. The solution posed is to use the PPP over Ethernet drivers instead of the PPPoA ones.
Problem is that the isp im using (BT internet) wont support PPPoE, and the modem can never make a connection. Which means that i have to use the PPPoA drivers.
Are there any other ways of making this thing work?
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What's PPPoA?
Did you try to use XP's own built-in PPPoE drivers? Like start the network connection wizard, and follow from there. Here's a walkthrough, in German though, but you can relate to the pictures
http://www.online.arcor.net/
Then on the left choose "Arcor DSL Flatrate 128/768", then "Instalation und Konfiguration", then "for windows XP".
Did you try to use XP's own built-in PPPoE drivers? Like start the network connection wizard, and follow from there. Here's a walkthrough, in German though, but you can relate to the pictures
http://www.online.arcor.net/
Then on the left choose "Arcor DSL Flatrate 128/768", then "Instalation und Konfiguration", then "for windows XP".
I have the same problem and using same ISP and same *hitty Alcatel v1.4 drivers. There are loads of people having problems with the modem, it is *hit and I would recommend to anyone DONT for good sake get a Alcatel modem there are pants. They are aware there is a problem but have done little to address these. If you dont believe me check here.
http://bbs.adslguide.org.uk/postlist.pl?Cat=&Board=hardware
It is really doing my head in this modem.
http://bbs.adslguide.org.uk/postlist.pl?Cat=&Board=hardware
It is really doing my head in this modem.
I don't know about using a totally separate USB adapter, but I did see somewhere that the Alcatel ADSL modem does sometimes pull more power than is usual for USB; if it can't get this power, it can do some strange things.
The usual suggestion is to try plugging the ADSL modem into an external hub, which, being separately powered, is able to provide the extra power that the ADSL modem appears to need.
See adslguide.org for more info.
Rgds
AndyF
The usual suggestion is to try plugging the ADSL modem into an external hub, which, being separately powered, is able to provide the extra power that the ADSL modem appears to need.
See adslguide.org for more info.
Rgds
AndyF
The reason for the seperate card is because VIAs implementation combined with the Alcatel slug is pants. It mostly effects dual processor systems but (obviously) some single chip systems are affected too.
So bearing this in mind, installing a hub plugged into the MB won't fix the problem. General consensous last time I checked over at ADSL Guide, was the Belkin 4-port USB card that I suggested.
Still worth a look though. Perhaps they have a better solution now.
So bearing this in mind, installing a hub plugged into the MB won't fix the problem. General consensous last time I checked over at ADSL Guide, was the Belkin 4-port USB card that I suggested.
Still worth a look though. Perhaps they have a better solution now.
Cheers guys, so am I right in saying a PCI USB card is better than a powered USB hub. The other point to mention is that USB 2 drivers are out now, so I presume that a USB hub and or USB PCI card that supports this would be best way to go for future reference. Seems pointless to buy a new hub if it don't support USB 2.
You are correct sir. Look for the Belkin USB 2.0 PCI hubs, they support full power to all ports.
This problem you are having could be due(like previous posts said) that when your DSL modem draws power it doesn't get it and therefore bombs out.
Have a look though, if you have a 250W psu with an AMD processor it's likely that because you are already overloading the PSU your having these problems, by adding a PCI card with 4 USB busses that draw more power you are not realy solving your problem, you are worstening it. It might be worth upgrading your PSU rather than buying a new USB card if you don't need it... Just a thought.
This problem you are having could be due(like previous posts said) that when your DSL modem draws power it doesn't get it and therefore bombs out.
Have a look though, if you have a 250W psu with an AMD processor it's likely that because you are already overloading the PSU your having these problems, by adding a PCI card with 4 USB busses that draw more power you are not realy solving your problem, you are worstening it. It might be worth upgrading your PSU rather than buying a new USB card if you don't need it... Just a thought.
I dont think my problem is due to the power supply, as i have tried it on a Celeron system with BX motherboard and 300W PSU and also a PII system using an LX motherboard and 300W psu and both machines do the same with XP, but using Windows 2000 they are fine.
The problem is most definately WindowsXP and the modem drivers.
The problem is most definately WindowsXP and the modem drivers.
No not xp just the drivers, gotta remmeber the companies send the drivers in not M$.
I already have a 300w PSU. USB does not draw much power from the ports and whilst I admit the 4 ports I do have are all used up not all are used at once, in fact the majority of teh time only one is used which is the Alcatel using it.
If it is a problem then why do I just get this from the modem? and not other devices. I do not recall any problems when I have used my printer, and scanner (all usb) whilst using my modem.
I think teh real problem with with the drivers and or Alcatle hardware.
Quote:You are correct sir. Look for the Belkin USB 2.0 PCI hubs, they support full power to all ports.
This problem you are having could be due(like previous posts said) that when your DSL modem draws power it doesn't get it and therefore bombs out.
Have a look though, if you have a 250W psu with an AMD processor it's likely that because you are already overloading the PSU your having these problems, by adding a PCI card with 4 USB busses that draw more power you are not realy solving your problem, you are worstening it. It might be worth upgrading your PSU rather than buying a new USB card if you don't need it... Just a thought.
If it is a problem then why do I just get this from the modem? and not other devices. I do not recall any problems when I have used my printer, and scanner (all usb) whilst using my modem.
I think teh real problem with with the drivers and or Alcatle hardware.
Quote:You are correct sir. Look for the Belkin USB 2.0 PCI hubs, they support full power to all ports.
This problem you are having could be due(like previous posts said) that when your DSL modem draws power it doesn't get it and therefore bombs out.
Have a look though, if you have a 250W psu with an AMD processor it's likely that because you are already overloading the PSU your having these problems, by adding a PCI card with 4 USB busses that draw more power you are not realy solving your problem, you are worstening it. It might be worth upgrading your PSU rather than buying a new USB card if you don't need it... Just a thought.
Yes, absolutely - there's probably nothing wrong with your system, it's the POS Alcatel modem - both the hardware and the software. Apparently, Alcatel have never read the USB specs before they designed the modem
Unfortunately, that doesn't help those of us that are forced to use modems because that's all that BT let us use. Lets just hope that with the "wires only" installation model starting, that BT will let us use whatever modem/router we want!
AndyF
Unfortunately, that doesn't help those of us that are forced to use modems because that's all that BT let us use. Lets just hope that with the "wires only" installation model starting, that BT will let us use whatever modem/router we want!
AndyF
