On Sun, 2004-06-27 at 21:09, javac@xxxxxxxx wrote: > i have a cable modem, and periodically lose my internet connection. Presumabely, my provider is changing my IP and FC1 isn't automatically detecting the new IP. ? > To check if this is happening, check the output of "ifconfig" when you notice the connection has dropped. If the inet addr is not listed or if it is listed but you cannot get commection then you will need to do "service network restart" then look at the output of "ifconfig" again. If the connection does not come back with this, then try power cycling the modem and after it has re-synced with the provider, repeat the service network restart and check if the connection has been re-established. Only if the ip address is changing can you say your provider is forcing the address change. An ip address loss or connection loss without loss of ip address is indicative of signal loss (modem problems usually) While it is possible for the provider to force an address change, and in my experience the xDSL providers do a forced IP address change frequently, I have yet to see the cable providers that use DHCP, do a forced IP change. My cable IP address has been constant for over 2 years. What I have encountered though, and sometimes frequently, is a modem losing sync with the provider. A simple power off - on of the modem is usually all it takes to get my connection back when that happens. > thanks, > > javac at mail dot com > -- > ___________________________________________________________ > Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com > http://promo.mail.com/adsfreejump.htm >
