ArcticWolf Posted October 1, 2005 CID Share Posted October 1, 2005 Hi all, maybe Van will see this message, but I just got DSL today and I have an intermitant problem with it.... it will download etc,etc just fine.... but sometimes when I try to go to a different web site, it just stalls for about 15 secs and then DSL finally kicks in and loads the page..... any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted October 1, 2005 CID Share Posted October 1, 2005 NIC, USB or wireless? Router? FW? What OS and browser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticWolf Posted October 1, 2005 Author CID Share Posted October 1, 2005 Okay, not sure what all those meant, but im using bell sympatico, on a speedstream 5200 modem, not usb...i'm using the ethernet connection to my dlink card... no router at this time and it is not wireless. Sorry almost forgot...I'm using Win98se and browser is IE6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted October 1, 2005 CID Share Posted October 1, 2005 It could be spyware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticWolf Posted October 1, 2005 Author CID Share Posted October 1, 2005 NIC???, but i guess the means a newer driver for my dlink card... I just downloaded the newest driver just now.... as for spyware, my spybot S&D didn't detect any, also using AVG antivirus, but no firewall. I will try those internet resets you were talking about though and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkieXL Posted October 1, 2005 CID Share Posted October 1, 2005 DSL hanging/stalling can usually be fixed by putting a dummy ip address in your tcp/ip properties (192.168.1.10 or similar subnet/LAN ip) ; at least this was an issue with Bellatlantic/Verizon setups on Win98 , give it a try ~! -JxL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just- Posted October 1, 2005 CID Share Posted October 1, 2005 junkie could u explain a bit better how to do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticWolf Posted October 1, 2005 Author CID Share Posted October 1, 2005 DSL hanging/stalling can usually be fixed by putting a dummy ip address in your tcp/ip properties (192.168.1.10 or similar subnet/LAN ip) ; at least this was an issue with Bellatlantic/Verizon setups on Win98 , give it a try ~! -JxL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticWolf Posted October 1, 2005 Author CID Share Posted October 1, 2005 junkie could u explain a bit better how to do that? It's not that hard, just go to your control panel and then choose networking... then pick the tcp/ip of your lan card and enter the info in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticWolf Posted October 2, 2005 Author CID Share Posted October 2, 2005 Okay just reporting back in , and it seems everything is A OK now junkie, thanks a million for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Posted October 2, 2005 CID Share Posted October 2, 2005 hey junkie how exactly does that work I am supposed to have a designated ip address static if you will and this little maneuver worked on mine also however I did not change my dns search order or my gateway on any of the other tcpip values in other words I can go to any site with a bogus ip address and do any thing I want and not get recognized? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkieXL Posted October 2, 2005 CID Share Posted October 2, 2005 The properties of a DSL connex allow users to enter a dummy ip, reason being most DSL setups use PPoE/Virtual private network; in essence your machine is on a mini-"LAN" when using a DSL modem as the real ip is stored & broadcast from the modem/router. Glad to be of help guys -JxL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkieXL Posted October 2, 2005 CID Share Posted October 2, 2005 hey junkie how exactly does that work I am supposed to have a designated ip address static if you will and this little maneuver worked on mine also however I did not change my dns search order or my gateway on any of the other tcpip values in other words I can go to any site with a bogus ip address and do any thing I want and not get recognized? i wish this was the case heh as i stated earlier, DSL setups act just like a LAN with a router & a hub/switch; your static IP is visible & very traceable to your gateway. The DSL router however masks your machine with a dummy ip. A bit more secure than your average cable modem setup & it is of a different protocol but strill reliable. peace~~ -JxL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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