Again, like the question above, disconnects can require some process of elimination. Disconnects usually occur due to a sudden drop during a data transmission. These can be caused by any number to issues. As is the case with most ISP's there is a 20 minute inactivity time out in place on our server. Assuming this is not the case, lets look at a few possible causes for disconnects.
Line noise is usually the main cause.
Even while not in use, cordless phones can emit radio frequencies that can cause a disconnect. Instructions on how to disable call waiting can be found below . Finally again we suggest running the US Robotics line test utility by following the instructions found here . Back to top. If you want to make ICDC your default connection to the Internet, and you are using Windows 95 or 98 and have Internet Explorer installed on your system.