Hi folks,
I have a weird DSL connection problem going on here that I can't wrap my head around.
Config: Win XP sp2 on an Asus mainboard P4 rig with Netgear ga311 ("latest" driver) as network adapter; OS is virus free (scanned with 3 OS independent bootable scanners.. and I never go online as root - dedicated user account for all non-administrative activity 🙂, direct dialin with DSL modem via raspppoe bound to the network adapter. tcp/ip also bound to the adapter, dhcp, automatic dns.. all configured on automatic.
What happens is that after a random amount of time (it can be a few hours..), the connection stops piping data through. that is, I do not get a "disconnected" notification, but the taskbar connection icon stays as it is - but no activity whatsoever, no hosts resolvable. ipconfig shows IP as 0.0.0.0... when I try to right-click on the connection symbol to chose "disconnect" or "properties", I cannot get to the window. Logging on as admin allows me to kill the connection, but upon redialing, still no data moves - but I properly get a new IP via dhcp.. and can ping the gateway. no hosts are resolvable, though. When I try to change network settings in the adapter menu, random freezeups occur..
I'm at the end of the line here.. literally! 🙂 The hardware manager also shows no problems, conflicts etc, even when the connection goes down. GA311 is brand new - the error also occured with another card that I subsequently replaced.. so I rule out the network card.
My guess is that I'm experiencing a random hardware fluke, as the mainboard might approach the end of its service life. the onboard ethernet adapter gave up 2 years ago, RAM was erroneous and replaced half a year ago.. what do you think? Any educated or random guess would be greatly appreciated.
thanks!
Max
I have a weird DSL connection problem going on here that I can't wrap my head around.
Config: Win XP sp2 on an Asus mainboard P4 rig with Netgear ga311 ("latest" driver) as network adapter; OS is virus free (scanned with 3 OS independent bootable scanners.. and I never go online as root - dedicated user account for all non-administrative activity 🙂, direct dialin with DSL modem via raspppoe bound to the network adapter. tcp/ip also bound to the adapter, dhcp, automatic dns.. all configured on automatic.
What happens is that after a random amount of time (it can be a few hours..), the connection stops piping data through. that is, I do not get a "disconnected" notification, but the taskbar connection icon stays as it is - but no activity whatsoever, no hosts resolvable. ipconfig shows IP as 0.0.0.0... when I try to right-click on the connection symbol to chose "disconnect" or "properties", I cannot get to the window. Logging on as admin allows me to kill the connection, but upon redialing, still no data moves - but I properly get a new IP via dhcp.. and can ping the gateway. no hosts are resolvable, though. When I try to change network settings in the adapter menu, random freezeups occur..
I'm at the end of the line here.. literally! 🙂 The hardware manager also shows no problems, conflicts etc, even when the connection goes down. GA311 is brand new - the error also occured with another card that I subsequently replaced.. so I rule out the network card.
My guess is that I'm experiencing a random hardware fluke, as the mainboard might approach the end of its service life. the onboard ethernet adapter gave up 2 years ago, RAM was erroneous and replaced half a year ago.. what do you think? Any educated or random guess would be greatly appreciated.
thanks!
Max
