My modem keeps disconnecting from the net and i dont have a clue why and sometimes it "hangs". I tried a modem booster to beef up the proxy settings...but no luck. What must I do?
<BR>Im using a internal Conexant HCF v90 56k data fax modem.
modem probs
modem probs
E6400 @ 3ghz
Gigabyte 965P-S3
2GB DDR800 Patriot
XFX Geforce 8800GTS 320MB
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Gigabyte 965P-S3
2GB DDR800 Patriot
XFX Geforce 8800GTS 320MB
A total of 1TB HDD space
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It´s not unusual for this to happen with dailup connections and I think in most cases it´s just poor service from your ISP but you could try using a "Keep Alive" tool which will simulate internet traffic and keep the connection alive. Here is a link to SpiderByte, I have never tried it before but I suppose it´s worth a try <!-- BBCode auto-link start --><a href="http://www.webattack.com/get/spiderbyte.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.webattack.com/get/spiderbyte.shtml</a><!-- BBCode auto-link end -->
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It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes
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Keep alive tools will only work if your service provider is disconnecting you because of a period of inactivity. Do you ever get disconnected while you are actually browsing or downloading? If you do then a keep alive tool won´t help. <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_cry.gif">
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Yup, when im browsing the net or playing online it disconnects
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<BR>Does this mean I must get a new modem?
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<BR>Does this mean I must get a new modem?
E6400 @ 3ghz
Gigabyte 965P-S3
2GB DDR800 Patriot
XFX Geforce 8800GTS 320MB
A total of 1TB HDD space
Gigabyte 965P-S3
2GB DDR800 Patriot
XFX Geforce 8800GTS 320MB
A total of 1TB HDD space
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It´s very unlikely to be a Hardware problem. Although, in some cases, changing to a different type of modem can help. It has for me. Have you tried getting an answer from your ISP ? Most Dialup users has this problem, and in some cases the Help Desk might be able to help but in most you just gotta live with it. From what I understand, the POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) just can´t cope with the different technologies and has never been upgraded to do so.
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You could try and set you connection speed a bit slower...just to test.
<BR>It could also be that your line is noisy and Telkom will be able to check that for you.
<BR>I would also report the prob to your ISP and it might be a good idea to dial up to another server, ask your ISP if they have alternative servers.
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<BR>If all else fails...get a new modem. <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_mad.gif">
<BR>It could also be that your line is noisy and Telkom will be able to check that for you.
<BR>I would also report the prob to your ISP and it might be a good idea to dial up to another server, ask your ISP if they have alternative servers.
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<BR>If all else fails...get a new modem. <IMG SRC="images/forum/smilies/icon_mad.gif">
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Ok , to start with your modem is a software driven modem NOT hardware , you can try getting a better driver , also there is a program written for hsp and hcf modems called modem booster which does help alot to make it more stable , have a look here for great help - <!-- BBCode auto-link start --><a href="http://www.modem-help.co.uk/help/links.html" target="_blank">http://www.modem-help.co.uk/help/links.html</a><!-- BBCode auto-link end --> these modems are very fussy when it comes to phone line quality so if you do decide to get a new modem DONT get a hcf hsp and such like modem you will have the same problems
modem probs
OK this may seem stupid but I had this problem 2 once. After trouble shooting 4 hours I found that I ticked the disconnect after downloading e mail in my mail client so if it happens a couple of second after connecting check you mail client to see if the box is uncheck
modem probs
Had the same problem with connexant modem
<BR>eventually Telkom was to blame and replaced my telephone line no problems again so far
<BR>eventually Telkom was to blame and replaced my telephone line no problems again so far