Working around UPC's Scientific Atlantic Modems firewall

vin.f

Since day one I have been experiencing download time outs. I'd sit and watch the download speed run down to under 10KBps in a matter of seconds when downloading large files.
My sisters boyfriend works in IT and he told me it was a firewall Issue on the modem itself. I've tried connecting to the modem via 192.168.1.1 but unfortunately the host wont resolve. I've also tried connecting to the modem via cable but still the same issues.
Anyone know of a work around or an alternative to fix this complete pain in the ass?

Thanks

watty

AFAIK the Scientific Atlanta is just a modem. No firewall.
If you have a router / firewall version this is how you find its web IP:

if you have windows
run cmd
type ipconfig
see what IP the Default Gateway is

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\WINDOWS>ipconfig

Windows IP Configuration


Ethernet adapter WIFIabgt:

        Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : lan
        IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.121
        Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
        Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1

C:\WINDOWS>

Stick that IP in your Browser.
You will need an Admin password.

"I've also tried connecting to the modem via cable" suggests it is a router with WiFi, so someone must have setup the WiFi, so you should have the Admin password.
It should not have been left as default (Drive by DNS poisoning). If it is the default make a new one and write it on bottom of Router along with IP address and WPA wiFi key

vibe666

if you have a sister who's boyfriend works in IT then your best bet is to buy the guy a couple of pints and ask him to take a look.