Consistent Internet Failure

Question

OK...someone out there please explain this mystery:   SBC/Yahoo w/SpeedStream modem (PPP) SRX200 Linksys router (PPOe) 3 comps - all w/WinXP  directly connected to router:  Dell Inspiron, Dell Dimension, antique Compaq   We have had the same set-up for the past year with little or no problem.   However, every night for the past few weeks we lose the internet connection.  We have noticed it happens at precisely the same time: 9PM.  We discovered that a re-boot of the Compaq (where all the set-up occured) solves the problem.  Is there some sort of timer in the Compaq/modem/router that we do not know about??

klbf · Answer

hi, could it be your isp? i also have adsl PPPoE, and seems like my isp does reset my connection occasionally... take a look in the router settings and see if anythings changed..

Dimension 8300,
P4 2.80GHz 800MHz w/HT
1GB PC3200
Sparkle 6600GT oc
Creative SB Audigy 2 ZS (retail)
Seagate SATA 120,160, USB2 external 200GB
NEC DVD+RW ND-2100AD, Pioneer 16x DVD+/-RW DL DVR-109, HP usb CD-Writer+ 8200
15inch LCD
D-link DSL-G604T Router & D-link DWL-G122 wirless adapter
HP deskjet 3550
BearPaw 2400TA
USB 2.0 tv tuner, Wacom graphire3 4x5inch, PCI Cooler | 80mm hdd fan
Benchmarks 3dmark03 8446...3dmark05 3498..3dmark06 1821...PCmark05 3448

V from CA · Answer

When I called SBCYahoo, they had me reset the modem (& router) - but the disconnect happened again that very same night (didn't check on it last night).  I'll pay attention to it tonight. If ISP is resetting it every night, I wonder why??  Weather-related?  Just having fun?   I also notice that the speed dips way down to around 55kbps just before the cut-off.  We average around 300kbps because of the area we live in...   Thanks!  --V

klbf · Answer

done a virus scan and spyware?. i know my dlink has a setting to disconnect on idle / or always connected/ or dial to connect settings

V from CA · Answer

I'm pretty good at regularly running scans and updating - nothing seems to stand out. And I do have an idle, but there are more idle times during the day than the eve - that's what makes it so mysterious.

Maybe it has nothing to do with my end at all...maybe "they" test at regular intervals.

I appreciate your input! --V

Networking, Internet, & Bluetooth

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