Kazaa Disconnects

[LOL2go]

I use Kazaa Lite & Earthlink is my ISP. I've been trying to download a particular file & I keep getting disconnected from the internet after so long of a period while downloading it. Anybody know what's up?

FYI, I only use "file sharing" for "try outs"/"trials" and I seldom use it. If I am able to use or like what I download I gladly make purchases accordingly, believe it or not. So before any of you "holier than thou" people get the not-so-bright idea of bashing me consider the fact that ALL P2P file sharing can be considered questionable, no matter how hard you try to justify what YOU do.

Thank you very much for your consideration on this matter.

[Krell]

If your done being defensive, tell us whether you are dial up or not.

There is a disconnect setting for dial up, and if its broadband, you may have ISP or O/S problems.

Which method of connecting, and which O/S are you?

By disconnecting, do you mean the internet, or Kazaa or just the files you are downloading?

[LOL2go]

Was I really that bad? I am truly sorry!!! It's not my character to be offensive & I didn't mean to be. Maybe my attempt to avoid strife actually created it. Not a good way to start off is it? Sorry 'bout that. :tol

I have Dial-up. I've gone thru the gammut with Earthlink as far as typical disconnects go. I'm currently trying out a new set of "extra settings" for modem that's supposed to deal with disconnects, according to Earth.

I use 98 SE.

By disconnects, I mean, from the internet, from ISP server connection.

I honestly believe my problem is with Earth's servers. I just thought I'd ask if there were any known issues of similar circumstances. Possibly having to do with downloads of particular types.

Thanks for replying.
:gj

[.::BeatFactory::.]

Originally posted by LOL2go
Was I really that bad? I am truly sorry!!! It's not my character to be offensive & I didn't mean to be. ...

He said DEfensive but whatever don't mind me.

[LOL2go]

BeatFactory,
Hey! Yeah, I caught that. The reason I said OFFensive is because sometimes, some people might take too much defense as an offense. :;) :gj

[Krell]

np,

The "Disconnect if idle for 20 minutes" . . have you deselcted that?


Also, when you connect, what do you connect at . . . 33 . . . 48 . . . 52 . . .on the average, how good is your connection?


Next, it may be due to noise on the line, and this can either be from the Dmark, where your phone lines come to your house, on the inside, or, it may be ANYWHERE between you and your ISP.

So if your ISP isnt disconnecting you, and your modem settings are not disconnecting you, then there's another culprit.

SO what do YOU have control over?

You can observe your connect speed.

You can unplug ALL other telephony devices in your house, and try it for a while. Too many devices, or too long of a phone cord run, will induce noise that negates your data, then TCP\IP pukes out, and you are DISCONNECTED. Thats the way its suppsed to work by design.

You can call the phone company, and ask them to test your line for noise.

[LOL2go]

Please forgive me, I have done what used to aggravate the crap out of me when I used to be an active member of a PC Tech webforum assisting others in troubleshooting PC problems. "Give FULL details covering EVERY aspect of the problem". Uuggghhhh!!!! I have become my worst nightmare!

The "idle" feature is deactivated.
All drivers are current.
I have disabled any & all software & hardware that could even remotely be the culprit.
ALL phone lines have been repaired/updated within the last few mos., even my main feed coming from roadside terminal. No obvious, prevailant line noise.
95% of the time I connect at 50,666 bps. The other 5%, 46,666 or above.
System's been fine up until a few days ago when this started. What gives me the impression that it's Earthlink related is the fact that if I get disconnected from a 50,666 bps connection, when I immediately re-connect, I only re-connect at ranges from 19,000 - 28,000. I purposely disconnect/re-connect till I again reach 50,000, which usually takes about 3 times.

The reason I posted this question is because I seem to recall reading somewhere where some "watchdogs" were following some P2P file transfers of particular types & wreaking havoc in the download process somehow or another. I may be terribly mistaken about seeing an article of this sort. My mind is starting to show it's age along with the wear & tear I've put upon it. Hehehehehe!!! You youngunz take care of those brain cells.

Up until a few days ago I very rarely got disconnects or dropped connections. The last few days I've experienced a few while working online, regardless of the amount of time being on, but it seems that within 30 mins. or so after connecting to Kazaa & continuing a particular download, I get the boot. I haven't tried pausing this particular download & try a different one yet.

Thanks!

[Krell]

Alter the dial up access numbers that you dial in with



try 555-1234 for a day

then 555-1235 for a day

then 555-1236 etc . . .

the telephony equipment that you dial in to, may be trying to do some load balancing, but not too effectively.

These cards and equipment get VERY hot, and they may have one thats starting to puke out. If the problem persists, ask Earthlink to open an internal ticket, to examine the logs for your particular dial up number. I bet you re not the only one thats getting dropped, and they will see the cycling.

[LOL2go]

I believe you're right, Krell. I have already sent a network report in to them. What's the real kicker is I'm a hick in the sticks. I live so far in the boonies that we don't get Monday Night Football till Tuesday night. There's only ONE local access # in the area. This could even further support your theory.

Thanks for taking your time to help me out. Sorry 'bout the wild goose chase. CHEERS!!!

[zeeeg]

I'm having a sort of similar problem, except I'm fairly sure it isn't a problem with my ISP. When I'm not running Kazaa, everything works fine. When I start Kazaa, even if I'm not doing anything in Kazaa, I get disconnected every 3 or 4 minutes. Disconnected from the internet. I'm on 56k dialup. I've also had this problem with a couple other file-sharing programs (shareaza, kazaa lite ++). I can't figure it out. Any help is appreciated.

[ATLien]

What's your OS?:mellow

[zeeeg]

Windows XP

Oh, and it just started doing this a few days ago. I don't remember making any changes, so it's kind of puzzling.

[ATLien]

Originally posted by zeeeg
Windows XP

Oh, and it just started doing this a few days ago. I don't remember making any changes, so it's kind of puzzling.


You've got me on that one. It's been a while since i've have dial-up, but i still did'nt have those problems before, or after i swicthed over to XP. Could be change going on with your ISP. You might want to check with them first.

lol

[RJ5500]

I use Earthlink and have been experiencing the same problem lately. It seems I cannot keep a stable connection for the life of me (or the life of my computer for that matter).

I used to be able to stay connected for 12+ hours at a time, but I cannot even last 6 at a time these days.

My connection speeds only get up to 36k (if I'm lucky). I have a winmodem and really bad phone wiring in my house.

Oh well, for only 10.95 a month, I guess dial-up isn't that bad.


No wait. It's worse.

[g l i t c h]

It is dial up thats the problem, and it's the only problem I see. They drop, we all know this.

[ATLien]

Originally posted by g l i t c h
It is dial up thats the problem, and it's the only problem I see. They drop, we all know this.

I think so, too