Do you have a firewall setup? If you do, the firewall settings could be your
culprit. Allot of times, when the IP address changes, your firewall may look
at this as a breach and block access. The two cable ISPs in my area change
your IP address from 6 to 8 times a day. I don't know much about DSL, but I
would guess that it is the same way. I would look at the DNS and IP settings
in your firewall settings. Usually, either the modem will work or not work so
I also doubt that your problem is hardware related.

Dennis Noble

> Hello everyone - I have been struggling with a nasty DSL modem for a while.
> It keeps dropping off so that I am unable to connect to the internet or my
> mail.  The shop where I got it (and took it back for evaluation) claim that
> it is fine but it is not.  I am using win98se, and a Gnet DSL modem.
> Originally I routed through a gateway and then into the modem but the last
> time I called them, they said to go directly from my PC to the DSL.  I've
> checked all my phone lines and even changed the phone line configuration.
> I
> got on for a little while and then it dropped while I was on line.  What
> are
> the possible reasons for this problem?  The shop claims I am the only one
> having this problem.  All ideas welcome.  Thanks.  Dianne
>

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