Win2k driver? or what?

[ant80]

Hi,
I am having a weird problem with my DSL connection. Every time I start up windows, it seems that I have to reinstall the DSL drivers for the modem. If I dont, i am able to connect perfectly well, it says 'authenticating' and what not, but I am not able to open any website. I have to put in the speed path dsl cd and install the drivers. After installing the drivers, I restart, create a new profile, and connect.

It is ok to have to do it a couple of times, but it is incredibly irritating to do this every time:|. Anybody have any experience with this?

My ethernet adsl modem is the SpeedStream 5360 by Efficient Networks.

I don't generally turn off the modem when I turn off the computer. Please note that the network connection was working fine on windows 98, before I did a clean install of win2k. I did not have this problem at all. Any input on this would be highly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[ant80]

I guess this is really a weird problem since nobody has even attempted any answer to it.

Well, I have an update. Here it is. When I restart the computer, log into win2k as one user, the internet doesn't work. Now I log out and log back in, as the same user, or a different user, connect to the internet. I open a website using ie. It doesnt work. So whats the difference? I try again at another website. And lo!!!!! It works!!!!!!!!!

Now that IS a weird problem.

I would really appreciate if if one of u guys (or gals) could even reply saying u saw this post, even though u dont know what is causing the problem. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I was doubting wether this post had actually posted or not. Thanks in advance. To anybody who dares.

 

[Saltin]

Im just taking a guess here. It sounds to me like it could be a DNS issue on your ISP's side. If you can access some web sites but not others, the server you use for DNS is likely not communicating with other DNS servers properly. It could be working off it's cache and be unable to resolve any new and unique requests.
I am also guessing that it is not re-installing the drivers that is solving your problem. It is the restart and subsequent acquisition of a new DHCP lease. I suspect the DHCP servers at your ISP may be configured to hand out different primary DNS servers. When you get a lease from one of the DHCP servers that has the bumb DNS server configured as its DNS option, you are unable to resolve addresses. When you get a lease from one of the DHCP servers that is configured to hand out a fully functional DNS server in its DNS option, then it's smooth sailing.
I'm only guessing of course.
You could check to see how many DNS server IP's you pull from DHCP via an ipconfig /all. If you only pull one, then my theory may be correct.