Windows XP -- Lose Intenet Connection when Idle too long

[BenLK]

Sorry, we're a bit out of order.

I will run the script again and reboot.

I will check the dns server on the other machines. Is the command for Windows Me different than the one for XP?

 

[TheBlueRaja]

I dont think so - should be the same... Dont worry - i can imagine how frustated you are by this as it makes little sense....

 

[BenLK]

The command for Windows ME is winipcfg. It does not reveal what the DNS server is, but all the settings seem the same. I know that in my router set up information there is a DNS server specified. I think it comes from my BT set up. But then, since the router is the same for all the computers, that can't be the problem.

It must be something with this computer or with Windows XP. And it's completely beyond me.

 

[TheBlueRaja]

Well, im sorry - i really have no idea beyond this what the problem could be....

Perhaps someone else has an idea about this?

 

[BenLK]

OK. Thanks a lot for trying.

Ben

 

[kyndl7]

Are you using Zone Alarm for your firewall? I had the same problem figured out it was zone alarm and switched to norton.......problem solved.

 

[BenLK]

Yes I am using Zone Alarm. But I stopped using it for awhile and this did not solve the problem.

Thanks for your suggestion.

Ben

 

[BenLK]

Problem Solved

It WAS Zone Alarm after all!!!!

Does anyone know a way to configure Zone Alarm so that it won't cause a problem. Or do I need to pay for a firewall?

Does anyone have any ideas why Zone Alarm caused this problem.

I'm off to USENET to see what others have said.

Ben

 

[grimman]

Get Kerio... ZA is nothing but trouble.

 

[BenLK]

Further information is available at the Zonealarm forums under the section name Access.

http://forum.zonelabs.com/zonelabs

In sum, there were 3 factors causing my connection to drop.

1. The network card was configured to power off after a period of inactivity.

2. The router was set to disconnect the internet after a period of inactivity.

3. The firewall needs advanced configuring. (I have not tried to reconfigure it yet but will follow the instructions on the Zonealarm forum. But right now all is working well using the Windows XP built-in firewall.)

Thanks to all again