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Internet connection disconnects when detects inactivity ...
Sometime way back, I was given the option to disconnect from the internet if
inactivity was detected after a certain time period. I don't recall what program it was or even if it was a windows' setting. Now I'm finding this feature a pain, and would like to disable it. Unfortunately, I cannot recall or find anything within windows where I can do this. Any suggestions? |
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Internet connection disconnects when detects inactivity ...
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It might depends on the type of connection that you have and its settings. Since you did not provided any info about what the term Internet connection means in your specific case there is No way to answer. In addition if you have Cable or DSL connection you should buy a Wireless Cable/DSL Router. Even with a single computer you would be much safer behind a Router, and the Router would keep the Internet alive regardless of the status of the computer. A decent Router can be found for under $40. Jack (MS, MVP-Networking) "CRD2.0" wrote in message ... Sometime way back, I was given the option to disconnect from the internet if inactivity was detected after a certain time period. I don't recall what program it was or even if it was a windows' setting. Now I'm finding this feature a pain, and would like to disable it. Unfortunately, I cannot recall or find anything within windows where I can do this. Any suggestions? |
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Internet connection disconnects when detects inactivity ...
Hi
It might depends on the type of connection that you have and its settings. Since you did not provided any info about what the term Internet connection means in your specific case there is No way to answer. In addition if you have Cable or DSL connection you should buy a Wireless Cable/DSL Router. Even with a single computer you would be much safer behind a Router, and the Router would keep the Internet alive regardless of the status of the computer. A decent Router can be found for under $40. Jack (MS, MVP-Networking) "CRD2.0" wrote in message ... Sometime way back, I was given the option to disconnect from the internet if inactivity was detected after a certain time period. I don't recall what program it was or even if it was a windows' setting. Now I'm finding this feature a pain, and would like to disable it. Unfortunately, I cannot recall or find anything within windows where I can do this. Any suggestions? |
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Internet connection disconnects when detects inactivity ...
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote: Hi It might depends on the type of connection that you have and its settings. Since you did not provided any info about what the term Internet connection means in your specific case there is No way to answer. In addition if you have Cable or DSL connection you should buy a Wireless Cable/DSL Router. Even with a single computer you would be much safer behind a Router, and the Router would keep the Internet alive regardless of the status of the computer. A decent Router can be found for under $40. Jack (MS, MVP-Networking) "CRD2.0" wrote in message ... Sometime way back, I was given the option to disconnect from the internet if inactivity was detected after a certain time period. I don't recall what program it was or even if it was a windows' setting. Now I'm finding this feature a pain, and would like to disable it. Unfortunately, I cannot recall or find anything within windows where I can do this. Any suggestions? Sorry about the lack of info - not being computer-orientated, not knowing what info would be required. I use a DSL connection, and I do have a firewall router (linksys - wired - don't trust wireless) - always have. About a year ago - I had to do a new WinXP install, and at some point I was given the option to disconnect from the internet if there was inactivity detected - even though the page I would be on still shows. For example, I could be typing this message out, and when I go to post it, a window pops up saying unable to send or internet is offline (something like that), and would give me the option to continue to work offline, or try again. Usually "try again" reconnects and I can continue on. But on some forums/wesites, I'd have to log back in again. I enabled this feature, thinking that this would provide an extra safety block in the event someone tried to ping my computer (realizing after the fact that having the router likely would be sufficient). At any rate, I'm finding this to be a nuisance and want to get rid of it. If you need further info, I'd be happy to provide. |
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Internet connection disconnects when detects inactivity ...
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote: Hi It might depends on the type of connection that you have and its settings. Since you did not provided any info about what the term Internet connection means in your specific case there is No way to answer. In addition if you have Cable or DSL connection you should buy a Wireless Cable/DSL Router. Even with a single computer you would be much safer behind a Router, and the Router would keep the Internet alive regardless of the status of the computer. A decent Router can be found for under $40. Jack (MS, MVP-Networking) "CRD2.0" wrote in message ... Sometime way back, I was given the option to disconnect from the internet if inactivity was detected after a certain time period. I don't recall what program it was or even if it was a windows' setting. Now I'm finding this feature a pain, and would like to disable it. Unfortunately, I cannot recall or find anything within windows where I can do this. Any suggestions? Sorry about the lack of info - not being computer-orientated, not knowing what info would be required. I use a DSL connection, and I do have a firewall router (linksys - wired - don't trust wireless) - always have. About a year ago - I had to do a new WinXP install, and at some point I was given the option to disconnect from the internet if there was inactivity detected - even though the page I would be on still shows. For example, I could be typing this message out, and when I go to post it, a window pops up saying unable to send or internet is offline (something like that), and would give me the option to continue to work offline, or try again. Usually "try again" reconnects and I can continue on. But on some forums/wesites, I'd have to log back in again. I enabled this feature, thinking that this would provide an extra safety block in the event someone tried to ping my computer (realizing after the fact that having the router likely would be sufficient). At any rate, I'm finding this to be a nuisance and want to get rid of it. If you need further info, I'd be happy to provide. |
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Internet connection disconnects when detects inactivity ...
Look in the router's PPP (WAN) config for two items: Dial On Demand: NO (unticked) Inactivity Timeout : Zero These settings should nail the problem. To access the router's config, you enter its IP address into a browser. This varies between models, but many linksys units are 192.168.1.1 "CRD2.0" wrote: Sometime way back, I was given the option to disconnect from the internet if inactivity was detected after a certain time period. I don't recall what program it was or even if it was a windows' setting. Now I'm finding this feature a pain, and would like to disable it. Unfortunately, I cannot recall or find anything within windows where I can do this. Any suggestions? |
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Internet connection disconnects when detects inactivity ...
Look in the router's PPP (WAN) config for two items: Dial On Demand: NO (unticked) Inactivity Timeout : Zero These settings should nail the problem. To access the router's config, you enter its IP address into a browser. This varies between models, but many linksys units are 192.168.1.1 "CRD2.0" wrote: Sometime way back, I was given the option to disconnect from the internet if inactivity was detected after a certain time period. I don't recall what program it was or even if it was a windows' setting. Now I'm finding this feature a pain, and would like to disable it. Unfortunately, I cannot recall or find anything within windows where I can do this. Any suggestions? |
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Internet connection disconnects when detects inactivity ...
Thanks for your reply - I spent 30 minutes going through every page in my
router, and the only way I could locate reference to "Keep Alive" and "Connect on Demand" on the setup page is if I select any "internet connection type" as other than "obtain an IP automatically", ie PPPoE or RAS or PPTE, etc. I've always had the "Obtain an IP Automatically" selected, and with that, I don't have the option to affect "keep alive" or Connect on Demand". On the information bar to the right of these settings - there is a mention that I could select "Connect on demand" on the "Status" screen - but when I looked at the Status screen - everything is read-only, and there isn't any button or even any mention of Connect on Demand. My linksys is a BEFSX41, with ver1.52.9 firmware. My ISP is with Telus - would I use the PPPoE, instead of "obtain IP automatically"? "Anteaus" wrote: Look in the router's PPP (WAN) config for two items: Dial On Demand: NO (unticked) Inactivity Timeout : Zero These settings should nail the problem. To access the router's config, you enter its IP address into a browser. This varies between models, but many linksys units are 192.168.1.1 "CRD2.0" wrote: Sometime way back, I was given the option to disconnect from the internet if inactivity was detected after a certain time period. I don't recall what program it was or even if it was a windows' setting. Now I'm finding this feature a pain, and would like to disable it. Unfortunately, I cannot recall or find anything within windows where I can do this. Any suggestions? |
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Internet connection disconnects when detects inactivity ...
Thanks for your reply - I spent 30 minutes going through every page in my
router, and the only way I could locate reference to "Keep Alive" and "Connect on Demand" on the setup page is if I select any "internet connection type" as other than "obtain an IP automatically", ie PPPoE or RAS or PPTE, etc. I've always had the "Obtain an IP Automatically" selected, and with that, I don't have the option to affect "keep alive" or Connect on Demand". On the information bar to the right of these settings - there is a mention that I could select "Connect on demand" on the "Status" screen - but when I looked at the Status screen - everything is read-only, and there isn't any button or even any mention of Connect on Demand. My linksys is a BEFSX41, with ver1.52.9 firmware. My ISP is with Telus - would I use the PPPoE, instead of "obtain IP automatically"? "Anteaus" wrote: Look in the router's PPP (WAN) config for two items: Dial On Demand: NO (unticked) Inactivity Timeout : Zero These settings should nail the problem. To access the router's config, you enter its IP address into a browser. This varies between models, but many linksys units are 192.168.1.1 "CRD2.0" wrote: Sometime way back, I was given the option to disconnect from the internet if inactivity was detected after a certain time period. I don't recall what program it was or even if it was a windows' setting. Now I'm finding this feature a pain, and would like to disable it. Unfortunately, I cannot recall or find anything within windows where I can do this. Any suggestions? |
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