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mojodragon · 02-21-2005, 07:48 PM

Ok, here's my setup. I have two computers, getting a shared connection through a 4 port router. The first computer keeps its connection 24-7. I can move the mouse at any time, and I have a good connection. The second computer only keeps it's connection for about 20 mins or so after booting up, unless I actively use the connection. I can surf constantly for hours, but if I let it sit for a while, I have to reboot. I didn't have a problem with this computer when it was connected straight into the modem, but when I hooked it into the router, it started dropping connection like this. Can anyone help me find and fix this problem? I know, I know, switch to Firefox. But seriously, what can I do?

spived2 · 02-21-2005, 10:36 PM

It sounds like you might not have the NAT setup correctly on your router. Are you able to use the one that's solid and the one that keeps dropping out at the same time? The problem sounds like both computers are using the same IP and that could be why the other doesn't work all the time. You can't have two computers connected to the network with the same IP address.

mojodragon · 02-21-2005, 10:52 PM

I can use them both at the same time. One's using x.x.x.51 as the IP address, and the other is using x.x.x.52

spived2 · 02-22-2005, 12:38 AM

Make sure you're Idle Timeout is set to 0, if not that might be the problem. Also go to your routers' manufacturer website and get the latest and greatest firmware and install it. Then head over and get the newest drivers for your network card and install them.

heyal256 · 02-22-2005, 06:58 PM

An alternative if the above doesn't work is to try checking your power settings, it's possible that the network card is going to sleep and isn't able to properly "wake up" without a reboot. i'd say that it is also possible that you need to replace the network card in that pc (the one with the problem).

02-21-2005, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
mojodragon Darth Mojo Location: Right behind you...	computer keeps dropping connection Ok, here's my setup. I have two computers, getting a shared connection through a 4 port router. The first computer keeps its connection 24-7. I can move the mouse at any time, and I have a good connection. The second computer only keeps it's connection for about 20 mins or so after booting up, unless I actively use the connection. I can surf constantly for hours, but if I let it sit for a while, I have to reboot. I didn't have a problem with this computer when it was connected straight into the modem, but when I hooked it into the router, it started dropping connection like this. Can anyone help me find and fix this problem? I know, I know, switch to Firefox. But seriously, what can I do?

02-21-2005, 10:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
spived2 Desert Rat Location: Arizona	It sounds like you might not have the NAT setup correctly on your router. Are you able to use the one that's solid and the one that keeps dropping out at the same time? The problem sounds like both computers are using the same IP and that could be why the other doesn't work all the time. You can't have two computers connected to the network with the same IP address. __________________ "This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is it vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished, as the once vital voice of the verisimilitude now venerates what they once vilified. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified, and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin vanguarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition. The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous. Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose vis-à-vis an introduction, and so it is my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V." - V

02-22-2005, 12:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
spived2 Desert Rat Location: Arizona	Make sure you're Idle Timeout is set to 0, if not that might be the problem. Also go to your routers' manufacturer website and get the latest and greatest firmware and install it. Then head over and get the newest drivers for your network card and install them. __________________ "This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is it vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished, as the once vital voice of the verisimilitude now venerates what they once vilified. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified, and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin vanguarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition. The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous. Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose vis-à-vis an introduction, and so it is my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V." - V

02-21-2005, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
mojodragon Darth Mojo Location: Right behind you...	I can use them both at the same time. One's using x.x.x.51 as the IP address, and the other is using x.x.x.52

02-22-2005, 06:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
heyal256 Not so great lurker Location: NY	An alternative if the above doesn't work is to try checking your power settings, it's possible that the network card is going to sleep and isn't able to properly "wake up" without a reboot. i'd say that it is also possible that you need to replace the network card in that pc (the one with the problem).