Internet connection problem!!?

Question

i keep getting disconnected from my internet, and every time that happens, i have to unplug my modem and replug it in to get connected again. i checked my wireless router and i dont think that is the probelm. anyone know whats wrong?

Answer 1

Reboot your computer

Answer 2

It is very hard to identify the problem from the info provided.

I have seen numerous cases of what you describe because of poor firmware on a router.  Many of the home grade routers (Linksys, Netgear, D Link, etc) rush the product to market with poor firmware which they continually upgrade and ultimately get a version that is fairly decent several months later.  I would check the firmware version on your router, check the maker's website for newer firmware availability and load the latest.  Follow their directions on updates.

If the problem persists, take the router out of the loop, put one pc directly onto the modem via wired and see if the failure continues; if it does contact the carrier while your pc is connected to the modem.  It could be a carrier problem but this is not nearly as likely as some (including one answering your question) claims but they also have problems.

My suspicion is on the router firmware initially however.