Internet connection problems!

Reece · 07-26-10, 10:28 PM

Some of you may have noticed that I have been absent lately, I have an intermittent connection problem that is working with full speed for a half hour or so then cuts off totally for anything between 5 minutes to an hour before coming back on, so it is all on or nothing, I checked with my ISP and they assure me that it is either a line or equipment fault, they will lodge a complaint with the line company but if it turns out to be a fault on my premises then I will be charged with the call out fees etc so I haven't made the call!

What is the probability of this type of fault being the router, about the only way that I can see is to replace it, I could just do a search on eBay for a cheapie I suppose!

When it drops out the phone operates without a hitch, maybe it is the router, don't think it would be the filter!

Advice, as always, is welcome!

Gerald · 07-26-10, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Some of you may have noticed that I have been absent lately, I have an intermittent connection problem that is working with full speed for a half hour or so then cuts off totally for anything between 5 minutes to an hour before coming back on, so it is all on or nothing, I checked with my ISP and they assure me that it is either a line or equipment fault, they will lodge a complaint with the line company but if it turns out to be a fault on my premises then I will be charged with the call out fees etc so I haven't made the call!

What is the probability of this type of fault being the router, about the only way that I can see is to replace it, I could just do a search on eBay for a cheapie I suppose!

When it drops out the phone operates without a hitch, maybe it is the router, don't think it would be the filter!

Advice, as always, is welcome!

Have you wireless or fixed connection?

Reece · 07-26-10, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

Have you wireless or fixed connection?

Fixed connection, I am used to poor connections here in the country but not to this extent, gets rather frustrating!

Gerald · 07-26-10, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Fixed connection, I am used to poor connections here in the country but not to this extent, gets rather frustrating!

I will guess,at the rate of speed is "fairly" low as you describe,and the server in the region,could have some prob.But the switch or router have also a finger in to the soup

07-26-10, 10:28 PM	#1
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,751 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Internet connection problems! Some of you may have noticed that I have been absent lately, I have an intermittent connection problem that is working with full speed for a half hour or so then cuts off totally for anything between 5 minutes to an hour before coming back on, so it is all on or nothing, I checked with my ISP and they assure me that it is either a line or equipment fault, they will lodge a complaint with the line company but if it turns out to be a fault on my premises then I will be charged with the call out fees etc so I haven't made the call! What is the probability of this type of fault being the router, about the only way that I can see is to replace it, I could just do a search on eBay for a cheapie I suppose! When it drops out the phone operates without a hitch, maybe it is the router, don't think it would be the filter! Advice, as always, is welcome! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*