I can't read email in OE or browse the net with Internet Explorer or Firefox if I've let my computer be idle for an hour or so. I must reboot in order to connect to the internet. I don't have any issues with losing my connection while browsing online. I don't remember where to look to check my settings. I recall setting it up early on so that my DSL connection is always connected but not sure why I am having problems staying connected now. This problem began happening after I got a bit 'cleaning happy' using Crap Cleaner.

I am sure someone else can help you more. But my dsl connection does the same thing at times. I have to unplug the dsl modem for about 10 seconds and then it will reconnect.

PolaRay

  

Laurie there was a long and interesting thread on this very subject over a year ago but there was no answer at that time. There were a few of us in this situation then. Hopefully we may get an answer this time

Two of my three computers connect with no problems yet the best computer does the same as yours. Over time everything has been changed except the case and power supply. Even now I am writing on my slowest computer because I need to save some work on the best machine before rebooting

WinXP Pro SP2 and all updates 1gig RAM, IE6

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A little info about your hardware setup would be nice. Such as.... type of modem you're using; type of connection (USB or CAT5); setting your desktop PC into stand-by or hibernation can cause such symptoms. I once had a roommate that had a bad habit of setting her Dell desktop into stand-by and once I told her to stop doing that, her internet connection problems went away.

Have you tried releasing and renewing your IP address?
You can do it from a command prompt, or download and install the Windows NT IPConfig Utility, found here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/tools/existing/wntipcfg-o.asp

If you have a WiFi setup, there may be a setting for your router to extend the length of your lease.

My DSL modem from Bellsouth has a configuration page. I had to set my connection to "Always On". It wasn't set that way by default. Your modem probably has some kind of configuration page.

I'm using a Westell 6000 modem with a CAT5 cable. Also using a D-Link wireless DI-524 router. PC is hard wired from the router. Hibernation is off. My homepage for the Westell doesn't have an option for "always on". I'll play around with releasing and renewing my IP. Thanks for the replies.

Next time you "loose it", run IPCONFIG & PING.

Compare your IP Address when it doesn't work to when it does.
PING another site, like www.yahoo.com, & see if you get a response.

After doing that, then try the measures listed above (unplug router/modem or IPCONFIG /RELEASE /RENEW).

My computer has been doing this for the past couple of weeks, Laurie...
glad to hear it's not just me. Something has to be going on...we're not
all using the same ISP's, so I think we can rule that out. Regarding
Chewy's suggestion about not using Standby or Hibernation...I've been using Standby for years with no problems, so why would it start up now?
I think we can rule that one out, too. And these intermittent kinds of
things can drive you buggy! They come and go for no apparent reason...
let us know how you're doing, Laurie...I'll do the same...

DavyWavy -

>Regarding
>Chewy's suggestion about not using Standby or
>Hibernation...I've been using Standby for years with no
>problems, so why would it start up now?
>I think we can rule that one out, too.

Think again DavvyWavy - it can.

You might need a firmware upgrade for the router or driver update for the card. Unplugging the router for a second might help, I have to do that once a month, it will reset the connection, unless they are having a problem on the telephone company end.