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Message: <blockquote data-quote="msd" data-source="post: 1912848" data-attributes="member: 19974">OK...I am a software guy who knows VERY little about hardware.  Here's the problem.Running WinXP Pro.  The single machine is connected directly into a Westell DSL modem (older model) which is connected to Verizon online.  I had the service for about three years with no problems.About six months ago, a strange phenomenon begins.  The DSL modem's activity (ethernet) light would begin to flash steady and I would lose all ability to send/receive any packets.  All web sites were could not be displayed, no mail access, no nothing.  I reboot the machine and turn off/turn on the DSL modem and everything is good for a half hour and then the same thing.I tried everything.  I probably spent close to ten total hours on the phone with Verizon DSL tech support and they swear it's not the modem...ok when I reset it, it works so maybe they're right.I even tried switching providers to another DSL provider (Comcast) on the off chance that it was the modem...same problem.  Then, on a lark, I switched out the ethernet card...problem goes away and went away for 6 months.  No issues...at all.And now...the problem is back...So, my question...does the "it works for a half hour and then the activity light begins to blink steady and I am dead" phenonenon sound familiar to anyone strong in the way of DSL fu?Am I resigned to replacing the NIC every 6 months for 20 bucks?Thanks in advance,matt</blockquote>

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