Windows 2000 client PCs lose internet connections.

[muzza30]

We are running a small Windows 2000 network with a Win2K server acting as our internet gateway via an "Alcatel Speed Touch" ADSL router. Works fine until no-one uses the internet for a while - we then have to kick the Win2K server browser into life by browsing a new page. Once we do this all the client pcs are fine again until everyone stops browsing. Any ideas???

 

[yapan]

"Alcatel Speed Touch" ADSL router?
You meant DSL modem, right?

Which protocol r u using on Win2k, NAT or ICS?
I recommend u to use NAT instead of ICS, which will be more stable.

 

[muzza30]

We use ADSL in NZ - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line.

We are currently using NAT.

 

[TheOldMan346]

muzza30,

Configure the router to enable the "keep alive". That should resolve the situation and give you an "always on" connection.

Hope that helps.
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The Old Man

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