HIGHSPEED CONNECTION DROP OUT

[Michael Smith]

For some reason my highspeed internet connection keeps dropping out.

I use limewire to download music and that program stays connected and the downloads keep going but I can't browse the interent. What could be causing this problem?

Also, when I unplug the ethernet cable from my computer the orange led stays on. Is this normal?

[pcwizard]

Virus scan - spyware scan?

No the LED should go off as it only comes on when detecting a connection, but if you are still getting downloads then the connection seems to be ok.

Have you changed/added any firewall settings?

[patio]

Not necessarily. It might be a power LED which means if there is stillpower to the modem/router.

patio.  

[Michael Smith]

What about windows firewall? Could that be cutting of access? Just an idea...