Reboot system to connect

pbowman · 01-30-2007, 05:37 PM

Hi, here is my situation:
Had to reformat my hard drive and re-install Windows XP home edition. Then updated XP to SP2 and all the other critical updates. I am currently on Bellsouth DSL using a Westtell modem, once I shut down internet explorer or mozilla and after approx 2-3 hours sometimes longer of inactivity I can no longer connect to the internet, I have to reboot the computer and then I can get back on. Now all my lights on the modem are green, including the "internet" light. I called bellsouth and they had me make a change to my connection from "on-demand" to "always on", but it still does it. So I am not for sure if its a connection problem or a windows issue, never had this before I reformated and re-installed.

Thanks

Phil

cbs604 · 01-30-2007, 09:01 PM

If it is a ethernet connected modem, check the NIC properties to ensure it is not set to power down after a period of inactivity.

Cheers,
Brodie

pbowman · 01-31-2007, 02:43 AM

I checked that it isn't set to power down. Got home from work tonight and had to reboot just to get on again.

Thanks
Phil

01-30-2007, 05:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
pbowman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 123 OS: WinXP	Reboot system to connect Hi, here is my situation: Had to reformat my hard drive and re-install Windows XP home edition. Then updated XP to SP2 and all the other critical updates. I am currently on Bellsouth DSL using a Westtell modem, once I shut down internet explorer or mozilla and after approx 2-3 hours sometimes longer of inactivity I can no longer connect to the internet, I have to reboot the computer and then I can get back on. Now all my lights on the modem are green, including the "internet" light. I called bellsouth and they had me make a change to my connection from "on-demand" to "always on", but it still does it. So I am not for sure if its a connection problem or a windows issue, never had this before I reformated and re-installed. Thanks Phil

01-30-2007, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
cbs604 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14 OS: xp pro	If it is a ethernet connected modem, check the NIC properties to ensure it is not set to power down after a period of inactivity. Cheers, Brodie __________________ Cheers, Brodie

01-31-2007, 02:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
pbowman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 123 OS: WinXP	I checked that it isn't set to power down. Got home from work tonight and had to reboot just to get on again. Thanks Phil