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How to fix "network connection timed out"?

Anonymous
2010-08-06T02:07:32+00:00

This is an on-going problem with my Dell Inspiron 530 deskstop with an Intel 82562 V-2 10/100 Network Adapter. 

Additional message states " Make sure network settings are correct and your network connection is active".

Most of the time this problem occurs while on the Internet and is very irritating. The only way to get the connection back is to re-boot. 

Is there a way to modify my settings to prevent this problem? In addition could it be that my AT&T DSL is periodically dropping me off? Or is my 2Wire Gateway 2700HG-B  going bad?

Thanks in advance for your input.

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-08-06T03:12:57+00:00

    Hi

    There is always the possibility that hardware goes bad.

    Your 2Wire is actually a Modem Router.

    Log to the Router look at WAN side and make sure that it configured to keep the connection alive.

    If this device was given to you by the ISP call their support, they will help with this.

    Otherwise, you have to establish whether you lose the connection from the computer to the Router, or the Router loses its connection to the Internet.

    When you do lose the connection try to connect to the Routers menus (read the manual) if you can connect to them than it is Internet connection problem.

    Here you have some "stuff" about this Modem/Router.

    This is for an ATT connection YMMV.

    http://www.server-servers.com/att-dsl-2wire-2700hg-b-router-setup/

    Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-10-16T05:00:32+00:00

    Here is an update to my 2Wire 2700 HG-B Modem Router connection time out issue.

    Most likely the problem was due to faulty power cord/adaptor or simply getting worn out.  About one week ago the modem router just stopped working. All the connection light indicators were off except power which has a red light.  After I replaced the $10.00 power cord, I have not experienced any connection time out. 

    According to an AT&T sales rep, this problem is not an isolated case.  So for those with similar problem, try the $10.00 solution before spending $100.00 for a new 2Wire modem router.

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-08-20T06:04:48+00:00

    Thank you Jack.

    I was out of the country for a while so unable to reply quickly. I will try your suggestions.

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