Sleep problem..

[jonik]

Hi!

It seems everytime I put my computer to sleep it disconnets my DSL (Have a netgear Router), I don't know why the reason is. I looked in the power options but really didn't see anything that can trigger this. Can it be in bios setup by any chance?
I have also disabled the option that says my network card will be put into sleep.

Thanks!

[ThePoor]

I think because DSL you have to click on connect b4 you can access the net, as like modem. So everytime you put your PC into so mode it will disconnect your connection...

[jonik]

Originally posted by ThePoor I think because DSL you have to click on connect b4 you can access the net, as like modem. So everytime you put your PC into so mode it will disconnect your connection...

Incorrect, with my routher, it is automatically on the internet. So no connecting when I start up my computer.

[glc]

Do you have keepalive set in the router?

[jonik]

Originally posted by glc Do you have keepalive set in the router?

No, I don't. What is this option?

[glc]

Got a model so I can download the manual?

[jonik]

Netgear RT314. Not a wireless router.

[JCC_cjack]

Jonik, my ex-roommate had the same problem except it was a cable internet connection. I told her (my ex-roommate that is) to never use those settings unless it's for a latop and once she quit doing that - the problem no longer persisted. So if were talking about a laptop here, I would advise you the same.

First of all, you should understand that sleep/hibernate are power management modes designed for laptops - not desktop PCs. Essentially these power level features are designed to maximize the battery life once it's charged.

Without getting into a lengthy explanation, these power level management features are capable of supplying various degrees of power for certain devices in your PC - i.e. the NIC card as an example. The ones that are marked 'Energy Star Compliant' are actually capable of being 'turn-off' w/out actually turning off completely. Thus when your NIC receives the command to hibernate/stand-by etc, your DSL connection is affected by the power to the NIC being drastically cut.

[glc]

Closest thing I can find is on page 4-4 of the manual - login timeout value. I don't know if this will affect it or not. In Linksys routers, "keepalive" will send packets periodically so the ISP thinks you are still there - to avoid the inactivity disconnect.

Might consider updating the firmware.

[jonik]

Originally posted by glc Closest thing I can find is on page 4-4 of the manual - login timeout value. I don't know if this will affect it or not. In Linksys routers, "keepalive" will send packets periodically so the ISP thinks you are still there - to avoid the inactivity disconnect. Might consider updating the firmware.

Any idea where I can get the newest firmware?

[glc]

On Netgear's site, same place I got the manual.

[JCC_cjack]

Jonik, if this is a desktop PC we're talkin about - that flash will not solve your problem. But you go ahead and try it if you don't believe me.

[rambler]

The simple answer is that when you have a broadband connection via a router, even with just one PC, you've got a network. In a network, TCP will send regular "are you there" broadcasts to other network components. If there's no response after several tries, TCP assumes the network component is offline. If you use sleep mode, the packets won't be sent. When the PC wakes from sleep mode, the "time since last broadcast received" will be checked, and it'll be a long interval, so TCP will assume the connection is dead. Also the router will assume you've powered down, and will disconect the DSL connection. Firmware upgrade or no, it's a fact of life. If you want to keep your connection alive, don't use sleep mode.