I have not had Internet service since Sunday night. I spent all day Monday trouble-shooting my network and modem to try and resolve the issue myself. Eventually I came to the realization my modem was fried due to the heavy storms we experienced Monday morning. I eventually called AT&T to have them send me replacement Modem.
Actually, my TV was out as well. When we built our house I had the builder install CAT-5 throughout the house. My U-verse receivers utilize my CAT-5 instead of the standard Coax most others use. When my Internet is out, so is my TV service as they use the same network infrastructure.
I have built MANY custom PC’s and set-up and installed complete home networks for many people. I really enjoy getting “my hands dirty” It’s a great opportunity to learn new things and tread new grounds. I have yet to go to the local college and take my A+ Certification eventually I will sign up for the test and take it. Had I not been comfortable with the network stuff, I think I would have paid a good bit of money having someone else come to my house and fix everything.
Anyway, enough babbling, now that I have my Internet service back I can get some work done.