Stupid Internet!!! or is it... stupid me?

**DiP** · 13th February 2007, 11:48 AM

I'm about ready to throw something (probably my modem). Maybe someone can help me 'cause I don't want to call my service provider (2 reasons, 1 they suck and 2 I ran out of minutes until Feb 24).

Problem - Loose connection (no, not lose, loose)

Definition of loose connection (or atleast my def) - Staying connected to internet with failures. I.E. does not show my connection drops, yet can't do anything with internet (much like a massive firewall would do, but I'm pretty sure that's not it).

It "loses" connection every 5-10 minutes. In order to get back "connected" I have to do one of two things (sometimes both). I have to 1 - "Repair Local Area Connection" and/or 2 run "Network Diagnostics".

My theories are I either need a new modem (in which case I WILL throw my current modem) or I need to have my service provider re-send the signal.

Anyone have other theories that I could try in the mean time?

**Maddux** · 13th February 2007, 11:52 AM

and before anyone suggests, its not my doing.

**Vepl** · 13th February 2007, 11:55 AM

*raises hand waving wildly hoping to be called on to answer question*

The stupid one is..................

*stops for fear of offending and ending up dead*

I would bet it is your modem/router. Had the same problem a while back. It took a couple of calls to find a tech that could really help me trouble shoot. When she was done helping me it was no doubt my router was taking a dive. So if you have a router separate from your modem it could be the culprit.

Vepl

**DiP** · 13th February 2007, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vepl

*raises hand waving wildly hoping to be called on to answer question*

The stupid one is..................

*places bolt in crossbow*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vepl

*stops for fear of offending and ending up dead*

I would bet it is your modem/router. Had the same problem a while back. It took a couple of calls to find a tech that could really help me trouble shoot. When she was done helping me it was no doubt my router was taking a dive. So if you have a router separate from your modem it could be the culprit.

Vepl

*takes bolt out crossbow*

Thanks Vepl. I think I have an extra one of those around somewhere, I can try swapping that out. Although I'm still thinking the culprit is the modem.

*gives modem the "evil eye"*

Rascal · 13th February 2007, 12:25 PM

Yes, we had a similar problem.... Our service provider had us disconnect the modem as well as the router for 5 minutes.... plug everything back in and vwalla.... problem solved.... Hope this helps.

**DiP** · 13th February 2007, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rascal

Yes, we had a similar problem.... Our service provider had us disconnect the modem as well as the router for 5 minutes.... plug everything back in and vwalla.... problem solved.... Hope this helps.

Thanks, tried that though, which brought me to thinking one was going bad.

Left them disconnected overnight.

**Snugglebunny** · 13th February 2007, 03:18 PM

Sounds like the exact same problem I was having before I bought my new computer. Do you have another computer you can hook up and test to see if its the computer or not?

**DiP** · 13th February 2007, 04:45 PM

I will try my laptop to see if it has the same problem. Didn't think about that.

**Snugglebunny** · 13th February 2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiP

I will try my laptop to see if it has the same problem. Didn't think about that.

Go Nickyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!

**Baldguy** · 13th February 2007, 05:02 PM

Anyone remeber the command to run a ping diagnostic on your network card? I know I did it at one point for this exact problem, and I was losing packets to my network card, but I cannot remeber the command to run it for the life of me.

13th February 2007, 11:48 AM	#1
DiP Ronin<br>UOForums Bouncer Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Black Water Raiders, Azeroth Posts: 9,252 Gold: 20,984 My Mood: Thanks: 165 Thanked 115 Times in 94 Posts	Stupid Internet!!! or is it... stupid me? I'm about ready to throw something (probably my modem). Maybe someone can help me 'cause I don't want to call my service provider (2 reasons, 1 they suck and 2 I ran out of minutes until Feb 24). Problem - Loose connection (no, not lose, loose) Definition of loose connection (or atleast my def) - Staying connected to internet with failures. I.E. does not show my connection drops, yet can't do anything with internet (much like a massive firewall would do, but I'm pretty sure that's not it). It "loses" connection every 5-10 minutes. In order to get back "connected" I have to do one of two things (sometimes both). I have to 1 - "Repair Local Area Connection" and/or 2 run "Network Diagnostics". My theories are I either need a new modem (in which case I WILL throw my current modem) or I need to have my service provider re-send the signal. Anyone have other theories that I could try in the mean time? Thanks again Maddux! Adri: women don't discuss men while in the bathroom, we sacrifice small animals and smoke tampons rolls eyes

13th February 2007, 11:52 AM	#2
Maddux I've got Skinnies with RPGS! Twelve 'o'clock! Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Pacific Posts: 6,608 Gold: 23,715 Thanks: 22 Thanked 62 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Stupid Internet!!! or is it... stupid me? and before anyone suggests, its not my doing.

13th February 2007, 11:55 AM	#3
Vepl Forum Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Shard: Lake Superior Posts: 3,616 Gold: 1,183 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Stupid Internet!!! or is it... stupid me? raises hand waving wildly hoping to be called on to answer question The stupid one is.................. stops for fear of offending and ending up dead I would bet it is your modem/router. Had the same problem a while back. It took a couple of calls to find a tech that could really help me trouble shoot. When she was done helping me it was no doubt my router was taking a dive. So if you have a router separate from your modem it could be the culprit. Vepl Another Quality Job by Atlas607 Member of K*S

13th February 2007, 12:25 PM	#5
Rascal Madam of Mayhem Join Date: Sep 2006 Shard: Lake Austin Posts: 1,486 Gold: 709 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stupid Internet!!! or is it... stupid me? Yes, we had a similar problem.... Our service provider had us disconnect the modem as well as the router for 5 minutes.... plug everything back in and vwalla.... problem solved.... Hope this helps.

13th February 2007, 03:18 PM	#7
Snugglebunny ♥Yr Mangled Heart♥ Join Date: Mar 2006 Shard: Black Water Raiders Posts: 8,808 Gold: 13,106 My Mood: Thanks: 235 Thanked 52 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Stupid Internet!!! or is it... stupid me? Sounds like the exact same problem I was having before I bought my new computer. Do you have another computer you can hook up and test to see if its the computer or not?

13th February 2007, 04:45 PM	#8
DiP Ronin<br>UOForums Bouncer Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Black Water Raiders, Azeroth Posts: 9,252 Gold: 20,984 My Mood: Thanks: 165 Thanked 115 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Stupid Internet!!! or is it... stupid me? I will try my laptop to see if it has the same problem. Didn't think about that. Thanks again Maddux! Adri: women don't discuss men while in the bathroom, we sacrifice small animals and smoke tampons rolls eyes

13th February 2007, 05:02 PM	#10
Baldguy AKA Thom O'Bedlam. Got a Question? I got a link for ya! Join Date: May 2004 Shard: Lake Austin Posts: 2,386 Gold: 614 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Stupid Internet!!! or is it... stupid me? Anyone remeber the command to run a ping diagnostic on your network card? I know I did it at one point for this exact problem, and I was losing packets to my network card, but I cannot remeber the command to run it for the life of me. Useful links [UO:F Common FAQ] [UO Stratics] [UO Guide] [Official UO Play Guide] [Search UO] [FindUO.com] [UO Feedback] [More Links, gathered by the Forum] [b][size="3"]Got a Question, or a great answer? PM me with it and I will post in the FAQ.

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