[plug] Billion modem-router

[Arie Hol]

On 22 Sep 2006 at 8:16, Milan Pospisil wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>              My Billion BiPAC7402VL VoIP ADSL Modem-Router decided to call
> it a day and I need a replacement rather urgently. Could someone please
> recommend a half way decent piece of equipment( or perhaps share his
> experience, whatever it may be) which will work with Linux at a modest 
512
> K speed(or perhaps a bit higher :-)

A common problem with Billion ADSL modem/routers - the switch contacts 
burn away over a period of time - due to the switch contact being made of 
very thin copper plate and when switched across the contacts the copper 
plate gets burnt away by arcing across the contacts.

I fixed mine by removing the top cover of the switch and soldering a wire 
into the notches across the contacts.

It is not the most elegant repair but the modem/router has worked 
flawlessly ever since - I just need to switch it on/off using the power 
point switch instead of the modem on/off switch.


Regards Arie
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