Re: post above, dsl timeout/latency:
I've fixed my DSL timeout/slow/latency issue which resulted in extenseive waits for pages to load. Problem solved. (dialup timeout is however awaiting resolution)
I've bound my ethernet card to an specific IP and subnet .
Here's the link with instructions quoted here:
http://www.carricksolutions.com/pppoe.
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15. I notice a slower boot time, or delays / Blackouts or Time-outs while waiting for webpages to load.
Generally this is Windows looking for a DHCP server, it does this every ten minutes or so, causing your web browsing to freeze for 30 seconds or so.
Windows 95, 98, ME
1. Right click on Network Neighborhood (My Network places)
2. Choose "Properties"
3. A new window will open
4. Highlight the TCP/IP bound to the Ethernet card that is connected to the DSL Modem
5. Click "Properties"
6. Choose the "IP Address" tab, specify, type 192.168.0.15
7. Set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0
8. "OK"