if the external IP address changes, then the router is pulling down the connection to BT.
If it recovers in half a second or less, then it's probably just at PPP level. If it takes a few seconds to come back, then it's going to be at ASDL level. Three possible solutions: - re flash the router to the most recent software version; - get a fixed IP address from BT (bit pricey mind) - get a more reliable brand of router; A 'line fault' wouldn't effect the box in the way you describe. 2008/5/13 Jonathan Chetwynd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > both are the same now, os x > > whatismyip changes,btrouter default set to dhcp, > > the connection seems not to go down, ie chat, web and email continue, just > obviously the pages are no longer served from the same address... > seem to have to reset router to get the whole shebang working properly > again... > tried variations of rebooting individual machines, but this seems not to > be sufficient... > > cheers > > ~:" > > previously on an asus, had been using manual, but that was quite some time > ago. > <http://www.openicon.org> > > Jonathan Chetwynd > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.openicon.org/ > > +44 (0) 20 7978 1764 > > On 13 May 2008, at 16:28, Brian Butterworth wrote: > > Does both your local and remote IP address change? > > http://www.whatismyip.com/ - for remote > > do a IPCONFIG (I'm presuming Windows here). > > Do they both change? > > 2008/5/13 Jonathan Chetwynd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > Brian, > > I am not disconnecting at the adsl level, merely closing iPlayer. > > however it is the case that this is part of a wireless network. > > however why would that have an effect? > > > > cheers > > > > ~:" > > <http://www.openicon.org> > > > > Jonathan Chetwynd > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://www.openicon.org/ > > > > +44 (0) 20 7978 1764 > > > > On 13 May 2008, at 15:43, Brian Butterworth wrote: > > > > Another option is if you are using wireless it is that address that is > > being reallocated if you disconnect. > > > > BT's boxes do not usually change IP unless you disconnect and reconnect > > at the ADSL level. If this is happening a lot and turning the box off for > > a few minutes doesn't resolve the problem, get BT to swap your ADSL box. > > > > 2008/5/13 Jonathan Chetwynd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > > > Could others on BTbroadband, or other isps confirm this? > > > > > > BTbroadband is pretty stable in Central London, > > > there is no doubt that the ip address is being changed on stopping > > > iPlayer > > > it's happened so regularly that frankly we don't use iPlayer at the > > > moment. > > > what I don't know is why, and whether others have this issue... > > > > > > cheers > > > > > > <http://www.openicon.org> > > > > > > Jonathan Chetwynd > > > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > http://www.openicon.org/ > > > > > > +44 (0) 20 7978 1764 > > > > > > On 13 May 2008, at 15:06, Barry Carlyon wrote: > > > > > > sounds like bt broadband are mucking you about > > > > > > Jonathan Chetwynd wrote: > > > > > > iplayer: ip change on disconnect > > > > > > > > > the last two times I've used iplayer > > > > > > > > > I close opera, and then find that my ip has changed. > > > > > > > > > this seems most odd, but is it feasible? > > > > > > > > > it's more than a little annoying as I host various test and develop > > > websites. > > > > > > > > > opera on os x using bt broadband > > > > > > > > > cheers > > > > > > > > > > > > my logo <http://www.openicon.org> > > > > > > > > > Jonathan Chetwynd > > > > > > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > > > > > > http://www.openicon.org/ > > > > > > > > > +44 (0) 20 7978 1764 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > Barry Carlyon > > > "Located Between Al-Jazeera and BBC Radio 1" > > > > > > Webmaster of, > > > > > > http://barrycarlyon.co.uk > > > http://lsrfm.com > > > http://lsweb.org.uk > > > > > > mobile: 07729 048 443 > > > office: 0113 380 1280 > > > skype: barrycarlyon > > > email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > <barry.vcf> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Please email me back if you need any more help. > > > > Brian Butterworth > > > > http://www.ukfree.tv - independent digital television and switchover > > advice, since 2002 > > > > > > > > > -- > Please email me back if you need any more help. > > Brian Butterworth > > http://www.ukfree.tv - independent digital television and switchover > advice, since 2002 > > > -- Please email me back if you need any more help. Brian Butterworth http://www.ukfree.tv - independent digital television and switchover advice, since 2002
