Frank Cox wrote: > On Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:27:04 +0930 > Tim <ignored_mailbox@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> Anybody think of other things to try? > > That sounds to me very much like an electrical problem rather than an electronic > problem. Your USB enclosure device is creating a ground loop or a short that > is causing your modem to disconnect. Your modem is apparently the only device > that you have that is sufficiently sensitive to be affected by this. > > Try switching the modem to a different electrical circuit and see if anything > changes. (Note that "different circuit" doesn't just mean a different plug-in > in the same room as they might be on the same circuit.) > > My next step, were I you, would be to call an electrician and have him check > things out. Aside from the inconvenience, something like this could also be > hazardous to your house and your life. > I second this. If you can, check out the "polarity" of the outlets. I know this is usually used to refer to DC circuits, but you can run into problems if the phases on an AC circuit are reversed on one or more outlets. I don't know if you are using grounded outlets, but if so, make sure you have a good ground. In the US, they sell cheap circuit testers with 3 neon lights that tell you right away if you have an outlet wired wrong. Well worth the $2 price. Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!
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