Random internet disconnects

[punkerex]

Hello, I recently started having problems with my internet connection where I'll be online (game or random browsing) and I will randomly be disconnected. I am hardwired through a wireless router. The most I run at one time would be Ventrilo, website in background, and WoW and this has never happened before until a couple of days ago. I attempted to switch ports and still same results.

I thought maybe it was the NVidia nForce Networking Controller and the WoW support forums suggested I go in Device Manager > Advanced Tab > Checksum Offload - Disabled, Speed/duplex Setting - Force 100 Full Duplex --- It also recommended I turn off the "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" option. I have done all this and to no avail. The NVidia nForce Networking Controller verison is 4.7.5.0. I am at a loss as to what to do from here on.

Let me know what information I can provide to help solve this.

Thank you!!!

p.s. - This took me 10 minutes to write while I was dropped here and there randomly.... the irony...

 

[JMMD]

Easiest thing to do is try being connected directly to the modem (bypass the router) or get another router and see if the same thing happens. I had this issue about a year ago, replaced my router and it's been solid since then.

 

[punkerex]

I would try that, but their is another computer hooked up to the same router and it has no problems. We came to the conclusion it was definitely not the router.

 

[LookinAround]

you might also check to see if there's a firmware upgrade for your router

 

[punkerex]

Still don't think it would be the router. The other comp is running fine. I did just find out the my System Idle process is running at 99. CPU Usage would spike and my connection then drops. Not sure if this info helps.