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Testing WiFi strength. The "modem" I got from iLox, model HG6244C, has a WiFi strength equal to the latest TelMex modems. And those modems are at the top of the list in terms of being updated to the latest WiFi capabilities, having improved by a minimum of 20% in terms of distance over the last few years. The wireless router/booster/extender from TP-Link that I purchased specifically to use with iLox boxes, and added to my system, does add a good deal of strength to the signal. It is a $50 US device, and with the "older" iLox boxes, is worthwhile having, as those iLox boxes are very poor with WiFi. However, the newer iLox boxes probably will not need additional hardware like this. Beyond that, once you get into the $200 - 300 range of "boosters" or "extenders", there is a better signal strength, but it has been my experience here that no one is interested in paying that kind of money, and they tend to "make do".

So he's doing both then.

No, the point here is an ambiguous price, with different prices. The price in the U.S. is of absolutely no consequence, any more than the price in Ireland or Botswanaland.

I didn't see that... I saw a post that said "local government has called a meeting for 1pm tomorrow with all restaurant owners". Was there another? An impossible task on such short notice.

Hi, what's your source, and who is "local", please?

Just so everyone is aware, it was called Salvador's. Most people remember Jorge as the owner.The real Salvador is a brother who left there and became the head cook at Doña Lola's many years ago. Of course, there is a lot more family history, but I simply wanted to clarify the name.

The trip for breakfast to Pancho's was a long shot. A few months ago, I gave up going for lunch, after portion sizes were reduced and prices stayed high. (Smaller clam chowder, much thinner roast beef sammich.) We had given up on dinner long ago, after eating one of their thin ribeyes with too much gristle, poor flavour, and that very poor "salad bar" with slim pickin's and cold potatos and broccoli. Not to mention absolutely horrendous service, and a salmon dish that was covered in hot spices.

Works okay for me. MSN News app on Android is terrible; crashes all the time. I don't use it anymore. Perhaps you shortcut is broken. Try simply typing msn.com in your browser adress bar.

Have not tried the burger, but I do know that the place is just fine when Eric is there. For quite a while he was gone up to his places in California, and whenever that happened, the place here fell apart. He has told us that he is trying to always be here to correct that. Very typical: cat's away, mice play, with almost all of the restaurants lakeside.

The bar is designed like a very posh gentlemen's club.

The overabundance of advice and news links, both good and bad, makes me wonder if everyone thinks this board is populated by children. Seriously.

This established restaurant on the main walk in Tlaquepaque is lovely inside and offers an interesting choice of steaks, seafood, and Mexican fare. It is not cheap; none of the nice restaurants are. But, that's what we wanted. Here's why I'm posting this: a family member is visiting, and after breakfast at Pancho's the day before, he was wondering how that place gets away with such poor... everything. Burnt English muffins under an amazingly sloppy and exploded pair of Eggs Benedict, with watery sauce; burnt pancakes, too. No salt and pepper on the table; almost impossible to catch a waiter's eye; having to ask repeatedly for items. We go out to eat for a nice experience, and we don't get an apology, a recompense, or anything in return for our money. At Casa Fuerte (and I've eaten there before), the service was impeccable. Impeccable. Several servers always responding to our needs before we had them. Delicious food served rapidly; all condiments and appetizers and side dishes brought to the table when they should have been, no need to ask for anything, and in fact not even any hovering. Just a pleasant experience from the time we entered until the time everyone thanked us on our way out the door. We left a substantial tip, because it was bloody well worth it. Nothing compares around here, not even Tango where the service is usually very fast but mostly frenzied, with serving staff knocking into elbows and tables constantly. We left Fuerte more relaxed than ever, not a thing to complain about, and great memories. Most impressive dish: queso fundido. 95p. A searingly-hot molcajete with a tomatillo sauce bubbling away, and a huge chunk of cheese placed into the liquid and masterfully chopped up with fork and spoon while we looked on. The cheese melted into massive gooey lumps and we had great fun spooning it out onto tostadas.

Been a year since I signed up. iLox installed cable on my street months ago, but only last week did they come back to put boxes up on the poles. So I went in to the office and arranged a visit for yesterday. Installer came on time, 90 minutes to install (no charge, but I believe that will appear next time I go to pay). I have the medium plan and it is working well. This gives me the opportunity to study the iLox boxes and whatever problems might surface, to better help others with theirs. So far, only a handful of iLox customers.

No stairs at all. Walk right in off the sidewalk. Decent chairs.

Thanks, Pete. Always good to know.

Yes, still open. Every day, as far as I know, to 10pm.

Quite possibly. Many phone lines down as well as Internet; those being controlled by TelMex. Also down in S.A.T. all day.

Yet again. 4th week in a row; each down period lasting most of the day. Not liking TelMex this year at all. Difficult to get notifications about "no Internet" from people, when there's no Internet. Anyone else?

Let us know when you find the answer.

I wish I had an answer. I am not an expert on fibre or its packet management. I do know that TelMex seems to have a problem providing decent speeds even with fibre. There is some suggestion that when old copper wire is involved in part when getting fibre to the home, that issues occur there.

Then the answer is they did not give you a fibre modem; they upgraded your ADSL modem. Nothing wrong with that, as more and more people are getting faster speeds from TelMex without going fibre. It's taking them decades, but they are improving their infrastructure little by little.

No. They could care less. You are seeing over-loaded streaming servers, a very typical situation these days. Netflix, Prime and the like have mastered the art of data delivery. These other guys just use a bunch of computers, and never enough storage or strength. Edit: And yes, since a VPN can easily cut incoming/outgoing speeds by 50% or more, that exacerbates the problem.

Okay, I'm curious. A fibre ONT (modem) requires a fibre hookup. That is quite different from a POTS line (Plain Old Telephone System). With a typical TelMex modem, you are getting ADSL service, which comes in via the very standard telephone cable you've all seen for decades, and that is plugged into the modem. To get fibre access to a fibre ONT, an actual fibre optic cable must be run into the house and to the fibre box, which connects in a way that is completely different from a telephone line. Shown here: phone line, fibre line. Further, fibre cable is extremely thin and round (generally). No way do cables or connectors even look similar, let alone connect to the other's modem. So, which is it you guys have?

Had yet another lovely meal at Tio Domingo Saturday night. No one else in the place unfortunately, and I don't know why. It's a lovely and intimate setting, outdoors with heaters when necessary, and quite large indoors. Salvador and his family prepare very good home-cooked meals, like lomo in gravy, chiles relleno, and a top-notch Sopa Azteca. Agreed, it is not the kind of food that makes me want to write home: it is simple fare, well-prepared, and worthy of my own kitchen. And it's naturally Mexican. Plates are always hot and so the food is always piping, which cannot be said for almost any other restaurant around here. Service is quick and personable, with one son waiting and one cooking, and a ersonal touch provided by an English-speaking and humourous Salvador. (He is also an excellent carpenter, and continues to make fascinating chess sets in his spare time, for sale.) And those vegetables he serves with most meals are perfectly cooked every time. Prices are surprisingly low for today. 85 pesos for chiles rellenos? Wow. On March 21, he is preparing his once-or-twice yearly chiles en nogada.

Not fibre, though. That requires a new connection and cable into the house.