I'm sure (and hoping) this has been mentioned before but can't find anything. I saw this on a friends setup about a year ago and all they can tell me it's been resolved (and don't remember how/when).
Occasionally (ok, so far at least once a week) I'd come back to my computer to read my mail or something. The machine would probably be in the middle of a download or MSN would be open (rarely is it turned off). For some reason all connections are dead. Quick check for erros - none. Check IP config - yep still have an IP address. For some reason though it is impossible to ping the default gateway - effectively disabling your connection.
The only way to get it flowing again is to reboot the modem. Not such a big deal - but it shouldn't be happening.
Has anyone seen this or a solution? I haven't spoke to Tech Support yet because I don't think they'll help ("reboot the modem, see it's working now, goodbye sir" was all my friend got told a year ago) or they are unable to help - it may well be something in my set up - who knows?
Any help appreciated - mostly because I'm puzzled by it
