for the past year now my internet has been cutting out every 15-20 min i play a game i can only play it for about 10-15 min before i get kicked off the internet , ive had my cable modem for over 10 years now i want to get a new one but will a new one stop this nonsense?
2007-11-16 07:41:22 · 8 answers · asked by Scooby_WRX04 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
It could "affect" your connectivity. Then, it might just be that you need to update the drivers for it. If you know who made it you can check to see if they have a webpage along with a possible update for your modem.
2007-11-16 07:49:26 · answer #1 · answered by Phurface 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need to get that replaced. You cable company should give you a new one for no charge. They probably have some upgraded (actually I am sure they have) over the past 10 years that is effecting your connection.
2007-11-16 16:07:33 · answer #2 · answered by Slick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ISP replace your modem. I've had mine replaced 3 times in the last 2 years, due to them going out for no apparent reason.
2007-11-16 16:15:35 · answer #3 · answered by usacherie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive only had similar problem when certain ports are getting block from the modem or router. though 10years is a long time to have a modem. I would highly recommend getting a new modem but make sure you take time to configure it properly.
2007-11-16 15:46:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a defect in the modem - you should call your cable company and get them to help you troubleshoot it. It may be that they will give you a replacement.
2007-11-16 15:47:16 · answer #5 · answered by blc1610 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are three possible places your connection is dropping:
1. before it even gets to your router, if your signal from your isp is not strong --then you cant do much but get them out there to test
2. it can definitely be your router and most likely is. buy a new one and test it, if it doesn't make a difference, you can always return or exchange it. either way, since 10 years ago routers have much higher data transfer rates
3. on your network card on your computer, this is the least likely, since i assume you have replaced your computer since then.
HTH!
2007-11-16 15:45:42 · answer #6 · answered by ThisAndThat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe. try it. get one from the cable company, it should be an inexpensive rental and will work fine, way better than one 10 years old which is way too old.
And use "affect" not "effect" in your question.
2007-11-16 15:45:16 · answer #7 · answered by surfer2966 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should help, 10 years is old !
2007-11-16 15:45:05 · answer #8 · answered by JT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋