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    Cable dies, only solution is to shut down computer.

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by dthm, Feb 4, 2007.

  1. dthm

    dthm Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    Recently I've been experiencing issues with my cable connection.
    The problem arises after my computer has been idling for awhile, then I can no longer load websites and the Local Area Connection Status says packets received is 0. I experience this problem two or three times a day.

    The only way to solve this problem is to shut down my computer, unplug my modem, and wait for a minute before I switch my computer bag on.

    I called my ISP provider and they couldn't pinpoint my problem, so I'm wondering if the connection issue that I'm experiencing is hardware related. Thank you.
     
    dthm, Feb 4, 2007
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  2. WackyT

    WackyT Notebook Deity

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    If you need to reboot your cable modem in order to get back online, I'd have to say it's a cable company problem.
     
    WackyT, Feb 4, 2007
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  3. LIVEFRMNYC

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    I had the same problem with my RCN cable when I first got my HP Desktop, only to realize that it was most likely the bundled Norton Virus 2006 that was the problem. I always suspected it.

    I say this because after I did a recovery from recovery discs, I quickly removed Norton and loaded avast instead. I never had the problem again since.

    So if your using Norton, there could be a huge chance of it being the problem.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Feb 4, 2007
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