Windows loses connection often

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Hi, I just got cable internet a few weeks ago (yes, very sad, I know, I used
to have dial up). I eventually learned that my integrated LAN port was "bad"
(so I thought). And I connected to the WRT54G router via wireless because an
old NIC card only got 170 kpbs, like the wireless card. So I ordered a new
NIC card, only to find it limited to 170 kbps too. On the integrated port, I
could get 1 mbps (though it corrupted files, however, the other 2 comps in
the network both get the same speeds, minus corruption). Anyways, I learned
that the nVidia NAM was responsible for the LAN port's corruption. So, I was
working with it, and the cards were still limited, and Windows was screwed up
(could not restore to previous restore points), so, I got angry, and
reinstalled Windows. Now, I get the correct speeds on the cards and the
integrated port (which doesn't corrupt files anymore), however, the
connection seems really flaky now. It was never like this on the old
installation and is not like this on any other computers. I know the cable is
not bad, nor is the router or the cable modem. What is wrong is that the
connection seems to disconnect and then reconnect often (seems to only happen
when using X-Chat 2 or an online Java chatroom, and I have noticed errors in
my browser on Filefront). I have to think that windows is causing the
connection to be flaky and other things to happen. Any ideas on what is
happening? I can't have the connection be like this, especially since I play
online games. I can't have a cable internet connection that, although faster
than dial up, is less reliable.

Thanks.
 
Hi, I just got cable internet a few weeks ago (yes, very sad, I know, I used
to have dial up). I eventually learned that my integrated LAN port was "bad"
(so I thought). And I connected to the WRT54G router via wireless because an
old NIC card only got 170 kpbs, like the wireless card. So I ordered a new
NIC card, only to find it limited to 170 kbps too. On the integrated port, I
could get 1 mbps (though it corrupted files, however, the other 2 comps in
the network both get the same speeds, minus corruption). Anyways, I learned
that the nVidia NAM was responsible for the LAN port's corruption. So, I was
working with it, and the cards were still limited, and Windows was screwed up
(could not restore to previous restore points), so, I got angry, and
reinstalled Windows. Now, I get the correct speeds on the cards and the
integrated port (which doesn't corrupt files anymore), however, the
connection seems really flaky now. It was never like this on the old
installation and is not like this on any other computers. I know the cable is
not bad, nor is the router or the cable modem. What is wrong is that the
connection seems to disconnect and then reconnect often (seems to only happen
when using X-Chat 2 or an online Java chatroom, and I have noticed errors in
my browser on Filefront). I have to think that windows is causing the
connection to be flaky and other things to happen. Any ideas on what is
happening? I can't have the connection be like this, especially since I play
online games. I can't have a cable internet connection that, although faster
than dial up, is less reliable.
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Do you have an nVidia NIC? That's where a few problems have started.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html

If the nVidia card is NOT the problem, then you're going to have to diagnose the
problem. One step at a time. Re installing Windows isn't always the best
solution.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html

And you might want to note that most of the folks here are not Microsoft
employees. Don't rant about "I can't have (whatever)". Be patient with us, and
Help Us To Help You.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html
 
Actually, I have three NIC devices. One is an integrated port (the nvidia)
and one is a Linksys PCI NIC card, and a Linksys PCI Wireless NIC card. All
three have the same problems. And it only seems to happen when I use IRC
chatrooms and clients.
 
And sorry for being bratty about it not being acceptable. Anyways, some
problems I forgot to list that seem to be related to this whole thing is that
Steam updates at about 100 kbps. My brother's computer updates on steam
around 300-500 kbps. Also, on certain maps on Counter Strike Source the ping
went from 40 on the old windows install to about 80. Same settings and
everything. Do you think that installing windows after reformatting may fix
these problems? Because when I reinstalled windows here, I didn't reformat, I
just installed over the old install.

Thanks.
 
"MP81" wrote:
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And sorry for being bratty about it not being acceptable. Anyways, some
problems I forgot to list that seem to be related to this whole thing is that
Steam updates at about 100 kbps. My brother's computer updates on steam
around 300-500 kbps. Also, on certain maps on Counter Strike Source the ping
went from 40 on the old windows install to about 80. Same settings and
everything. Do you think that installing windows after reformatting may fix
these problems? Because when I reinstalled windows here, I didn't reformat, I
just installed over the old install.
Click to expand...

It's vaguely possible that a reinstall of Windows over the old contributed to
the problem.

Since you mention Counter Strike, IRC, and Steam, all of which have their own
network idiosyncrasies (different from plain old web browsing), I have to
suspect something in the LSP / Winsock. That could involve nVidia drivers, or
it could be something else.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html

Look at other discussions in this forum over the past 6 months or so, for
discussions about the nVidia nForce. My gut feel is that the nVidia is
involved. It's your computer, but we'll advise you the best we can.
 
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