FED:
That's a *must* for dial-up connections! DSL should be always be connected.
Flame:
Gussery's and Sean's advice seem the best to try to fix the problem. One other thing you may try: Click Start > Run and type IPCONFIG /RELEASE and then IPCONFIG /RENEW . If this works, it may get old after a short time, but it is better than restarting!
I'd like to know what results you get with Gussery's and Sean's suggestions. So, before you unplug the USB or restart your computer, type IPCONFIG /ALL and press the ALT and PrintScrn keys to copy the results so you may paste the image into WordPad or Microsoft Word. After you unplug or restart, type IPCONFIG /ALL again and compare the results. If the configuration has changed, then let one of us know what the changes are, and maybe we may figure out a better cure.
Regards,
Doc