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Damn. I just double-checked the user manual, and it definitely *does* say that we should manually specify the DNS as supplied by the ISP (although it offers an d "emergency" DNS server which I will try instead).
Even so - got to be worth a try changing it, I guess. It's almost unusable as it is so it can't get all that much worse...
Ok you have a router/modem that connects to a router/hub(switch) right? the router/hub(switch) should be making the connection to your isp for you. meaning that anything you would input in the computer should be input into the router (ie dns servers for said isp etc). Then all computers that connect to router/hub(switch) should either be setup using dhcp from router/hub(switch) or statically pointing at router/hub(switch) for dns and gateway.Quote:
Originally Posted by gutted
If possible turn off the router feature of the router/modem
Cheers Gollo. Although it looks to be resolved now... I borrowed a PCMCIA NIC and dongle and this different card (with exactly the same settings as before) works fine. I now get a reasonable download speed (between 15 and 20 kbps) and the download doesn't cut off anymore. Just to confirm, I then swicthed back to the onboard card (with exactly same settings) and tried again - back to old, terrible connection and downloads just not happening.
Not sure if it's related to some extra configuration that I don't know about (since there seems to be a whole load of advanced features when compared to my PCMCIA card) - or perhaps it just doesn't like static IP ?? (I spoke to another guy at work who has same laptop and he reports a similar issue when using static IP).
Cheers to everyone for all the help!
Dan.