Hi DP
You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, thus, I can only try
t guess. Try the following as it may apply to your OS and see if it helps:
Start>Settings> Control Panel>Network and Dial-up Connections>Local Area
Connection>Properties>Configure>Power Management tab>uncheck Allow the
computer to turn off this device to save power.
also….
Standby & Hibernate Issues in Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_standby.htm
Resume May Cause Power Off When in Standby Mode
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q162052/
also see the information here:
When you place a Windows XP-based computer on standby, any currently
connected remote access connections are silently disconnected. You are not
prompted to disconnect manually before the computer goes on standby. This
applies to any remote access connections, including connections to Internet
service providers (ISPs) and private networks.
Windows XP silently disconnects any active connections before entering
standby. When the computer resumes from standby, you must manually reconnect
any remote access connections before you can use them.
<Source:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_standby.htm>
also....
System Standby Disconnects Modem Connections
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305618
You might also check the information here, it seems to cover a situation
similar to yours.
http://www.pcbanter.net/t212594.html
Can't connect to Internet after suspend / standby / hibernate
http://www.catc.com/support/faq/netmate.html#18
Hope this helps.
Jan
MS MVP - IE/OE
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