What kind of router do you have? You might want to access its firmware and check the DHCP least granted/lease expires time to make sure that isn't dropping the connection too quickly. Also, there are a couple of TCP/IP settings to check through your Local Area Connection--examine the properties, go through Internet Protocol, click "advanced" and try disabling NetBIOS.
Another option: remove the router and connect the modem directly to see if the connection becomes any more stable. If not, switch the modem to USB connection, if possible.
Who is your service provider? I agree that it might be the modem; that possibility cannot be ruled out.
By the way...it isn't like I'm a Tier 3 DSL technician or anything. [img]graemlins/beigesmilewinkgrin.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/petard.gif[/img]
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