Windows ME and DSL Connection Problems

[Greenhorn1]

Ever since doing a full install of Windows ME, I haven't been able to get Internet Explorer 5.5 to access the internet through my DSL connection. What I have to do is disconnect and than reconnect the cable at my NIC. Once I do this, I am able to get I.E. 5.5 to access the net until the next time I have to powerdown/restart. Once I do, I have to repeat the process over again.

Here are some specifics on my system:

1.Mindspring DSL, all Mindspring Max software removed.
2.Windows ME.
3.Netgear FA311 NIC with driver version 1.30. Compatiable with Windows ME.
4.Netgear RT314 Gateway Router.
5.Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5260 external modem.

Under Windows 98 SE, I had no problems connecting. I've tried reinstalling the NIC and moving it from slot 6 to slot 5, still no luck.

Any help/advice/info would be appreciated.


Thanks in advance,

Greenhorn1

 

[JonB]

Do you have a fixed IP or variable IP address? Does it do the same thing when connected directly to the DSL Modem instead of to the router?

I thing tha when you disconnect the CAT5 cable, some program thing that is set incorrectly quits trying. Then when you reconnect the cable, it doesn't interfere.

 

[Greenhorn1]

I have a Dynamic IP from Mindspring DSL. Connecting the cable directly from the modem to the NIC worked under Windows 98. I haven't tried it under Windows ME. The Mindspring Max software I need to connect isn't compatiable with Windows ME.

I'm seriously considering going back to Windows 98 SE, although under Windows ME my DSL speeds seem to be a little faster according to DSLReports speed tests.

Oh well, thank you for the help,

Greenhorn1.