Computer Hope

Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: Michael Smith on October 22, 2005, 09:18:05 PM

Title: HIGHSPEED CONNECTION DROP OUT
Post by: Michael Smith on October 22, 2005, 09:18:05 PM

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?

Title: Re: HIGHSPEED CONNECTION DROP OUT
Post by: pcwizard on October 23, 2005, 11:30:32 AM

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?

Title: Re: HIGHSPEED CONNECTION DROP OUT
Post by: patio on October 23, 2005, 11:39:44 AM

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

patio.  8)

Title: Re: HIGHSPEED CONNECTION DROP OUT
Post by: Michael Smith on October 23, 2005, 01:37:53 PM

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