>Hi, I just got cable internet a few weeks ago (yes, very sad, I know, I used
>to have dial up). I eventually learned that my integrated LAN port was "bad"
>(so I thought). And I connected to the WRT54G router via wireless because an
>old NIC card only got 170 kpbs, like the wireless card. So I ordered a new
>NIC card, only to find it limited to 170 kbps too. On the integrated port, I
>could get 1 mbps (though it corrupted files, however, the other 2 comps in
>the network both get the same speeds, minus corruption). Anyways, I learned
>that the nVidia NAM was responsible for the LAN port's corruption. So, I was
>working with it, and the cards were still limited, and Windows was screwed up
>(could not restore to previous restore points), so, I got angry, and
>reinstalled Windows. Now, I get the correct speeds on the cards and the
>integrated port (which doesn't corrupt files anymore), however, the
>connection seems really flaky now. It was never like this on the old
>installation and is not like this on any other computers. I know the cable is
>not bad, nor is the router or the cable modem. What is wrong is that the
>connection seems to disconnect and then reconnect often (seems to only happen
>when using X-Chat 2 or an online Java chatroom, and I have noticed errors in
>my browser on Filefront). I have to think that windows is causing the
>connection to be flaky and other things to happen. Any ideas on what is
>happening? I can't have the connection be like this, especially since I play
>online games. I can't have a cable internet connection that, although faster
>than dial up, is less reliable.

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Sat, 5 Aug 2006 18:16:01 -0700, MP81 <M***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi, I just got cable internet a few weeks ago (yes, very sad, I know, I used
> >to have dial up). I eventually learned that my integrated LAN port was "bad"
> >(so I thought). And I connected to the WRT54G router via wireless because an
> >old NIC card only got 170 kpbs, like the wireless card. So I ordered a new
> >NIC card, only to find it limited to 170 kbps too. On the integrated port, I
> >could get 1 mbps (though it corrupted files, however, the other 2 comps in
> >the network both get the same speeds, minus corruption). Anyways, I learned
> >that the nVidia NAM was responsible for the LAN port's corruption. So, I was
> >working with it, and the cards were still limited, and Windows was screwed up
> >(could not restore to previous restore points), so, I got angry, and
> >reinstalled Windows. Now, I get the correct speeds on the cards and the
> >integrated port (which doesn't corrupt files anymore), however, the
> >connection seems really flaky now. It was never like this on the old
> >installation and is not like this on any other computers. I know the cable is
> >not bad, nor is the router or the cable modem. What is wrong is that the
> >connection seems to disconnect and then reconnect often (seems to only happen
> >when using X-Chat 2 or an online Java chatroom, and I have noticed errors in
> >my browser on Filefront). I have to think that windows is causing the
> >connection to be flaky and other things to happen. Any ideas on what is
> >happening? I can't have the connection be like this, especially since I play
> >online games. I can't have a cable internet connection that, although faster
> >than dial up, is less reliable.
>
> Do you have an nVidia NIC?  That's where a few problems have started.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html
>
> If the nVidia card is NOT the problem, then you're going to have to diagnose the
> problem.  One step at a time.  Re installing Windows isn't always the best
> solution.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
>
> And you might want to note that most of the folks here are not Microsoft
> employees.  Don't rant about "I can't have (whatever)".  Be patient with us, and
> Help Us To Help You.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
> My        email         is          AT         DOT
>    actual       address    pchuck       mvps        org.
>

"MP81" wrote:

> Actually, I have three NIC devices. One is an integrated port (the nvidia)
> and one is a Linksys PCI NIC card, and a Linksys PCI Wireless NIC card. All
> three have the same problems. And it only seems to happen when I use IRC
> chatrooms and clients.
>
> "Chuck" wrote:
>
> > On Sat, 5 Aug 2006 18:16:01 -0700, MP81 <M***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Hi, I just got cable internet a few weeks ago (yes, very sad, I know, I used
> > >to have dial up). I eventually learned that my integrated LAN port was "bad"
> > >(so I thought). And I connected to the WRT54G router via wireless because an
> > >old NIC card only got 170 kpbs, like the wireless card. So I ordered a new
> > >NIC card, only to find it limited to 170 kbps too. On the integrated port, I
> > >could get 1 mbps (though it corrupted files, however, the other 2 comps in
> > >the network both get the same speeds, minus corruption). Anyways, I learned
> > >that the nVidia NAM was responsible for the LAN port's corruption. So, I was
> > >working with it, and the cards were still limited, and Windows was screwed up
> > >(could not restore to previous restore points), so, I got angry, and
> > >reinstalled Windows. Now, I get the correct speeds on the cards and the
> > >integrated port (which doesn't corrupt files anymore), however, the
> > >connection seems really flaky now. It was never like this on the old
> > >installation and is not like this on any other computers. I know the cable is
> > >not bad, nor is the router or the cable modem. What is wrong is that the
> > >connection seems to disconnect and then reconnect often (seems to only happen
> > >when using X-Chat 2 or an online Java chatroom, and I have noticed errors in
> > >my browser on Filefront). I have to think that windows is causing the
> > >connection to be flaky and other things to happen. Any ideas on what is
> > >happening? I can't have the connection be like this, especially since I play
> > >online games. I can't have a cable internet connection that, although faster
> > >than dial up, is less reliable.
> >
> > Do you have an nVidia NIC?  That's where a few problems have started.
> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html>
> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html
> >
> > If the nVidia card is NOT the problem, then you're going to have to diagnose the
> > problem.  One step at a time.  Re installing Windows isn't always the best
> > solution.
> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
> >
> > And you might want to note that most of the folks here are not Microsoft
> > employees.  Don't rant about "I can't have (whatever)".  Be patient with us, and
> > Help Us To Help You.
> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html
> >
> > --
> > Cheers,
> > Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
> > Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
> > My        email         is          AT         DOT
> >    actual       address    pchuck       mvps        org.
> >

>"MP81" wrote:

>> "Chuck" wrote:
>>
>> > On Sat, 5 Aug 2006 18:16:01 -0700, MP81 <M***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > >Hi, I just got cable internet a few weeks ago (yes, very sad, I know, I used
>> > >to have dial up). I eventually learned that my integrated LAN port was "bad"
>> > >(so I thought). And I connected to the WRT54G router via wireless because an
>> > >old NIC card only got 170 kpbs, like the wireless card. So I ordered a new
>> > >NIC card, only to find it limited to 170 kbps too. On the integrated port, I
>> > >could get 1 mbps (though it corrupted files, however, the other 2 comps in
>> > >the network both get the same speeds, minus corruption). Anyways, I learned
>> > >that the nVidia NAM was responsible for the LAN port's corruption. So, I was
>> > >working with it, and the cards were still limited, and Windows was screwed up
>> > >(could not restore to previous restore points), so, I got angry, and
>> > >reinstalled Windows. Now, I get the correct speeds on the cards and the
>> > >integrated port (which doesn't corrupt files anymore), however, the
>> > >connection seems really flaky now. It was never like this on the old
>> > >installation and is not like this on any other computers. I know the cable is
>> > >not bad, nor is the router or the cable modem. What is wrong is that the
>> > >connection seems to disconnect and then reconnect often (seems to only happen
>> > >when using X-Chat 2 or an online Java chatroom, and I have noticed errors in
>> > >my browser on Filefront). I have to think that windows is causing the
>> > >connection to be flaky and other things to happen. Any ideas on what is
>> > >happening? I can't have the connection be like this, especially since I play
>> > >online games. I can't have a cable internet connection that, although faster
>> > >than dial up, is less reliable.
>> >
>> > Do you have an nVidia NIC?  That's where a few problems have started.
>> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html>
>> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html
>> >
>> > If the nVidia card is NOT the problem, then you're going to have to diagnose the
>> > problem.  One step at a time.  Re installing Windows isn't always the best
>> > solution.
>> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
>> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
>> >
>> > And you might want to note that most of the folks here are not Microsoft
>> > employees.  Don't rant about "I can't have (whatever)".  Be patient with us, and
>> > Help Us To Help You.
>> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
>> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html

>
>> Actually, I have three NIC devices. One is an integrated port (the nvidia)
>> and one is a Linksys PCI NIC card, and a Linksys PCI Wireless NIC card. All
>> three have the same problems. And it only seems to happen when I use IRC
>> chatrooms and clients.
>>

>And sorry for being bratty about it not being acceptable. Anyways, some
>problems I forgot to list that seem to be related to this whole thing is that
>Steam updates at about 100 kbps. My brother's computer updates on steam
>around 300-500 kbps. Also, on certain maps on Counter Strike Source the ping
>went from 40 on the old windows install to about 80. Same settings and
>everything. Do you think that installing windows after reformatting may fix
>these problems? Because when I reinstalled windows here, I didn't reformat, I
>just installed over the old install.