Colin Wilson Wrote:
> No I do not play games sometimes I am not even using the p.c-
> other times just general surfing. I must admit although I am n
> expert-
>
> (same here, just muddling through, not always correct, but I try :-} )
> -
> but I was thinking there may be a link with the usb modem. Was ther
> a
> fix for this problem? I am considering a router to allow wire less
> connection for a pda but am not decided yet but hopefully th
> ethernet
> connection would resolve the problem.But as I say i'm not definately
> going to do it so is it likely that if I don't I will have to suffer
> the poor connection/-
>
> I suppose it might depend on the line you have coming in - perhaps the
> distance from the exchange and line noise etc (you don`t always hav
> to
> be a long way from the exchange to have noise problems).
>
> If its the line causing the problem, a router may or may not help
> depending on how good it is at locking on to the signal (in a simila
> way
> to why some mobile phones have a better reception than others despite
> being at the same location / on the same network)
>
> Sometimes a powered USB hub can help resolve power related problems
> but
> it all probably depends on whether there`s a problem with your line.
>
> Does it happen randomly, or is there a pattern to the disconnections -
> could it be some form of power saving shutting down the ports ?
>
> What spec is your PC (I doubt this is the problem, but you never kno
> !)
>
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It has only happened in the evenings so far usually at similar time
but not always? My p.c spec is P III 256mb Ram running windows 98SE
But as to your other question regards power saving , I don't think thi
is the case but I am no expert when it comes to pc's so cannot be 100
sure

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