Conquerors: Disconnects

[Guest]

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Hi, I'm having some connection probs while playing AOC, I
get random disconnects during the game. I'm running an up-
to-date pc, steady broadband connection and no lag.

It just happens sometimes even when there's no lag at all
during the game from other players.

I never have any problems playing other online games(=>
non-zone). Counterstrike - Day of defeat - Rtcw etc

In the beginning everything works fine, but then after 5
min / 10 min /20 min/.. etc I disconnect. Yet sometimes it
works fine and I can play normally.

When I disconnect, the game freezes up, then I get the
voting window (ingame), like when a player drops and you
can choose if you want to continue or wait. But I'm the
only one there apparantly and so I just resign and quit :/.


Running on Xp sp1 (updated)
Radeon 9600 256mb Catalyst 4.5
MD5000Mainboard motherboard 3.1 ghz
786 ddr swissbit ram pc 3200
Telenet broadband internet behind Us Robotics 8003 router

 

[Guest]

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Oh, yeah, now that I think of it.
It's not my pc or anything. Because I tried playing on
another pc (same router/network) and it had the same
problems..
>

 

[Guest]

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Hi,

Remove your system from the network and connect
directly to the internet connection to determine if your
home network / router is causing the issue. Good luck!

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Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


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<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:19d601c49cd3$5ca13dc0$a301280a@phx.gbl...
| Oh, yeah, now that I think of it.
| It's not my pc or anything. Because I tried playing on
| another pc (same router/network) and it had the same
| problems..
| >

 

[Guest]

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>-----Original Message-----
>Hi,
>
>Remove your system from the network and connect
>directly to the internet connection to determine if your
>home network / router is causing the issue. Good luck!
>
>
Thx Jimmy;

Well, I took out my router and connected directly to the
inet. (Took me a while to figure it all out because I
forgot I had a half static ip adress and had to wait an
hour to get a new ip )

This time, while playing, I didnt have any disconnects so
I suppose my router is causing the trouble.
Now for my next question, why is my router doing this and
how do I fix it
Remind that I'm not having troubles playing other games
online..

My router:
U.S Robotics Broadband Router (non-wireless)
Model 8003
100mbs
4 slots
Built in firewall

Any help/replies is, as always, appreciated

(Ps; sorry for my spelling)

 

[Guest]

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Oh yeah, and the disconnects also happen when the other
pcs, connected to the router are turned off. So the other
pcs arent causing anything.

 

[Guest]

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Hi Rven,

Your router might need a firmware update, or some components
inside of it may have developed a defect. You should contact
the folks at U.S Robotics for a tune up and inspection.

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


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"Rven" <kris_boiten@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1f0601c49efe$4e8dbc90$a501280a@phx.gbl...
|
| >-----Original Message-----
| >Hi,
| >
| >Remove your system from the network and connect
| >directly to the internet connection to determine if your
| >home network / router is causing the issue. Good luck!
| >
| >
| Thx Jimmy;
|
| Well, I took out my router and connected directly to the
| inet. (Took me a while to figure it all out because I
| forgot I had a half static ip adress and had to wait an
| hour to get a new ip )
|
| This time, while playing, I didnt have any disconnects so
| I suppose my router is causing the trouble.
| Now for my next question, why is my router doing this and
| how do I fix it
| Remind that I'm not having troubles playing other games
| online..
|
| My router:
| U.S Robotics Broadband Router (non-wireless)
| Model 8003
| 100mbs
| 4 slots
| Built in firewall
|
| Any help/replies is, as always, appreciated
|
| (Ps; sorry for my spelling)
|
|
|
|
|
|

 

[Guest]

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I updated my firmware, and I *seem* do get less
disconnects. I can stay connected longer to a game before
disconnecting. Though, I'm not sure of it, it may be just
luck

So I'm going to give Us robotics a call/e-mail.

Tnx for your help Jimmy.

Btw; hints or tips are still welcome

 

[Guest]

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"Rven" <kris_boiten@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:03b501c4a027$a2dd3030$a401280a@phx.gbl...
|I updated my firmware, and I *seem* do get less
| disconnects. I can stay connected longer to a game before
| disconnecting. Though, I'm not sure of it, it may be just
| luck
|
| So I'm going to give Us robotics a call/e-mail.
|
| Tnx for your help Jimmy.
|
| Btw; hints or tips are still welcome
|

Hi Rven,

Well, your ISP provides a modem which might benefit
from an upgrade as well. Give them a call and see.

Cheers,
Jimmy.

 

[Guest]

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check your firewall settings.. try DMZing your pcs ip adress
"Rven" <kris_boiten@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:03b501c4a027$a2dd3030$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> I updated my firmware, and I *seem* do get less
> disconnects. I can stay connected longer to a game before
> disconnecting. Though, I'm not sure of it, it may be just
> luck
>
> So I'm going to give Us robotics a call/e-mail.
>
> Tnx for your help Jimmy.
>
> Btw; hints or tips are still welcome
>