This can be fixed by opening the properties of the connection that you are using then click on the options tab.

You will then see an option of 'Ideal time before hanging up' change the time limit too never, this should solve the problem.

This is the most common type of modem supplied by ADSL ISPs in the UK. Some users have found problems in getting it to work on their computer.

This modem is USB 1.1 rated, this means that it requires the maximum power of 500mA. It has been found however that some of these modems pull more than the stated 500mA, you can see more about this here. Some motherboards, do/may not supply the full power required. If this is the case the modem begins to draw too much power from your system. When this happens, your motherboard may trigger a self-protection feature, which shuts down the USB ports. If you have any other devices attached to the same USB port remove them to see if the problem resolves. Some users have found that a powered USB hub or a PCI ADSL modem helps to resolve this issue.

Some users have found that the drivers v. 1.4 - shipped with the modem are the cause of the problem. By updating the drivers to the latest version of 1.6 users have found that the modem works more reliably. You can get the latest drivers here

There is also a known conflict with this modem and Via chipset in a number of motherboards. By installing the latest Via 4 in 1 drivers this problem is normally resolved here

Many people have had problems with the provided USB modems from their ISP and this is a regular topic that is brought up within the forum.

One way to solve this problem - and has helped many - is to purchase you own adsl equipment. It is the general consensus to avoid USB modems if at all possible due to the continued problems that occur with them, though it should be noted not all users have problems.

The most preferred type of hardware - based on forum users opinions - to use for your connection is an ADSL modem/router which can now be bought for as little as £50 though there are of course many more expensive models.

This is because MS Windows has really poor support for PPPoA as do all operating systems. The only way we have found that can fix this is to:

(Make sure modem is disconnected from Computer)

1. Right click my computer, and then properties
2. Open Device manager
3. DELETE all network devices and modems
4. Reset your PC
5. Reinstall the driver(s) as needed
6. Plug modem back in

For this example the P2P client Bit Torrent was used.

With Bit Torrent you need to forward ports 6969(tracker) and 6881, 6882......6999! Unfortunately you have to do it one by one which would take ages, but you only need about 10 ports forwarded as its unlikely you'll be downloading more than 10 torrents at the same time so do the following:

• Find out your PCs Local IP address by:
  Start > Run > Type 'cmd' > in the command prompt window type 'ipconfig' > Your IP address will be listed.
  
  
• BT decided to call the port forwarding set-up option 'Virtual Server'. To get there go to »192.168.1.1, click on Advanced and then 'Virtual Server'.
  
  
• Click on 'Create New Virtual Server' and do the following:
  PVC name: ppp-0
  Protocol: TCP
  TCP/IP port: check User-defined and type in 6969
  IP Address: enter your PCs local IP Address
  Port: Should automatically have what port you entered before, i.e. in this case 6969
  
  
• Click on Apply
  
  
• Now repeat steps 3-4 for ports 6881, 6882, 6883, 6884, 6885, 6886, 6887, 6888 and 6889 so you should have 10 virtual servers created in total.
  Click on Save and the other Save button that comes up, and wait until it says 'save completed'.

Now when you start bit torrent your yellow status icon should turn green after a few minutes.

If you have more than one PC on a network, You'll have to go to 'Virtual server' and edit to change the IP Address for the 10 ports to the IP of the PC that you'll be using bit torrent on. Don't forget to Save any changes you make!

This guide can be changed to suit the required programs ports.

Credit to this FAQ entry is to zizou9

Are you looking for information regarding the BT Voyager 205 ADSL Modem/Router, if so have a look at the following link:

Corz.Org

The biggest complaint (or at least the one people are making the most noise about) is the issue of people now seeing high line sync speeds, but the actual download speeds are very low in comparison. We have previously talked about the BRAS Data Rate, and how BT Wholesale use this to control the throughput on a connection. What many may not be aware of is how this Data Rate varies over time. Contrary to rumour, the BRAS Data Rate is not set to a fixed value after the 10 day 'training' period, it can vary at any time. The rules are such that if you line resyncs at a line speed lower than previously, the rate will drop automatically, and for it to rise again you need to see three days of higher line sync speeds. For example, if you sync at 5120kbps you will normally have a Data Rate of 4.5Mbps, but if the line speed drops to 1728kbps your data rate will drop to 1.5Mbps immediately, only increasing once a sync speed of 2272kbps or higher is seen for three days.

Snippet blatantly plagiarised from here: »www.adslguide.org.uk/new ··· tem=2660