Why am I having to unplug modem/router more often

Discussion in 'Software' started by silverlake69, Feb 11, 2009.

  1. silverlake69

    silverlake69 Private E-2

    It began to be once every few months, now it's a few times a week. The internet connection will be lost (windows XP). Have to unplug modem, unplug router, wait 30seconds, replug modem, replug router. (that is the correct way, right?) Nothings really been changed, any ideas?
     
    silverlake69, Feb 11, 2009
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  2. Bugballou

    Bugballou MajorGeek

    Could be your ISP, modem, router, or Network Interface Card, could try flushing DNS, maybe a firewall issue as well...I would start by taking the router out of the equation...direct connection to modem, that would be my first guess, the router. Is it wireless? How long has it been in use?
     
    Bugballou, Feb 11, 2009
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  3. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Do the lights go off on the modem or does the computer just lose the internet connection?
    Have you tried another browser just to be sure it isn't a problem with your browser?
     
    plodr, Feb 11, 2009
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