Re: Idel time out:My Network dies if idel
- From: pookow <pookow@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 01:34:04 -0700
It looks like as a workaround, I need to set a static dns address to the
ISP's dns server. The card does not go down, just DNS lookup.
How can I figure the XP systems DNS settings ?
Randy
"Malke" wrote:
> pookow wrote:
>
> > I am using my XP system as a gateway to the internet. The XP system
> > has a linksys wireless card and a network card. The connection to the
> > internet is via the wireless card that communications with a linksys
> > broadband rounter/hub.
> >
> > If the systems on the LAN are idle for a period of 4 to 6 hours, no
> > dns lookups can take place. If I keep on system that does non-stop
> > pings to a system on the internet, there is no problem. So, is there a
> > activity time for XP when it is a gateway ? If so, how do I extend the
> > time or get a patch to fix this situation. Here is the configuration.
> >
> > Internet<---->cable Linksys wireless ap/router<---->linksys wireless
> > card ( XP system) Lan card<------>LANnetwork computers.
> >
> Go to your network device's properties in Device Manager. Click on the
> Power Management tab and uncheck "Allow Windows to turn off this device
> when not in use".
>
> Malke
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