davidb2989

Network/Internet Problem:
I have 2 desktop computers connected via ethernet to a Linksys router. Both are configured exactly the same way. One continually drops the internet connection [although in Network Connections it shows as connected].
The problem is in the network. I must manually right click on the LAN logo and select 'repair'. Usually the connection then works [although some times I must re-start the computer]. I also have 2 wireless computers connect through the same WRTG54 Linksys router. Only this one computer loses the connection. I have already set the advanced settings to 'force' the speed on my networking controller to 'force 100 full duplex'. This did not help. I'll mention that I have a vpn setup on both desktops. On the one with the problem, I can sometimes regain my connection by connecting to the vpn and then disconnecting. P.S.-> I use ZoneAlarm and both computers are set exactly the same. Even when I leave ZoneAlarm 'disabled', I still lose connection.

Any suggestions for additional attempt would be appreciated.
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