Vista, Internet connection drops after a few minutes until system reboot.

ZionXVII · 10-16-2007, 07:38 PM

Hi, I have a rather annoying problem.
I currently have a pc running vista ultimate and the computer stops accepting internet after a few minutes. I am connected directly to the modem through a cat 5 cable. Ive called my isp tech support and they confirmed that the modem is not the problem and they even sent out a repair guy to take a look at my setup. His best suggestion is that something is wrong with my integrated NIC b/c it had an orange light on it. The manual for my mobo says that a continuous orange light is normal and means that information is being sent/recieved.

My next step was going to try installing a seperat nic card just see what happens.

Intel core 2 duo 3.0ghz
4gb RAM
ASUS p5k-e mobo with built in wifi
ATI Radeon HD 2900xt 512mb

And all drivers are up to date.

Modem is a fairly new Motorolla with digital phone service.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

johnwill · 10-17-2007, 11:56 AM

Can you try a different computer? That will eliminate the modem and ISP as the issue.

10-16-2007, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZionXVII Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2 OS: XP and Vista	Vista, Internet connection drops after a few minutes until system reboot. Hi, I have a rather annoying problem. I currently have a pc running vista ultimate and the computer stops accepting internet after a few minutes. I am connected directly to the modem through a cat 5 cable. Ive called my isp tech support and they confirmed that the modem is not the problem and they even sent out a repair guy to take a look at my setup. His best suggestion is that something is wrong with my integrated NIC b/c it had an orange light on it. The manual for my mobo says that a continuous orange light is normal and means that information is being sent/recieved. My next step was going to try installing a seperat nic card just see what happens. Intel core 2 duo 3.0ghz 4gb RAM ASUS p5k-e mobo with built in wifi ATI Radeon HD 2900xt 512mb And all drivers are up to date. Modem is a fairly new Motorolla with digital phone service. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

10-17-2007, 11:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,227 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Vista, Internet connection drops after a few minutes until system reboot. Can you try a different computer? That will eliminate the modem and ISP as the issue. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience