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I created this topic before but some stupid staff member screwed the forums up and deleted my messages.
Burnout 3 comes out next week, and halo 2 after that.
I want to play these games online, but I can't! I already have xbox live, that is not the problem. The problem is that I constantly get disconnected.
I play project gotham 2 and rainbow six black arrow mainly.
I can play both at night time (around midnight until early morning) with hardly ever gettign disconnected. But during the day time I get booted form the games every 5 minutes. Really annoying!
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[URL] http://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/pinger.asp [/URL]I am going to do a ping test using the instructions on that page.
Ping test results:
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\Colin Mortimer>ping www.pcpitstop.com
Pinging pcpitstop.com [64.29.201.21] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=135ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Ping statistics for 64.29.201.21:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 134ms, Maximum = 135ms, Average = 134ms
Now according to the website above, I have a 'Good, common for cable and DSL connections.' result.
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I don't have any P2P programs running so I am downloading/uploading.
I don't exit msn but can do if needed.
[URL] http://www.tweakxp.com/display.aspx?id=1927 [/URL] I ahve created a batch file which contains the following:
NET STOP "Cryptographic Services"
NET STOP "Alerter"
NET STOP "Application Management"
NET STOP "ASP.NET State Service"
NET STOP "Automatic Updates"
NET STOP "Background Intelligent Transfer Service"
NET STOP "Clipbook"
NET STOP "Crytographic Services"
NET STOP "Error Reporting Service"
NET STOP "Event Log"
NET STOP "Fast User switching Compatibility"
NET STOP "Human Interface Device Access"
NET STOP "IPv6 Internet Connection Firewall"
NET STOP "Local Disk Manager"
NET STOP "Messenger"
NET STOP "MS Software Shadow Copy Provider"
NET STOP "NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing"
NET STOP "NIVIDIA Display Driver Service"
NET STOP "Performance Logs and Alerts"
NET STOP "Portable Media Serial Number Service"
NET STOP "Protected Storage"
NET STOP "QoS RSVP"
NET STOP "Remote Desktop Help Session Manager"
NET STOP "Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental)"
NET STOP "Routing and remote Access"
NET STOP "Themes"
NET STOP "Performance Logs and Alerts"
NET STOP "Windows Time"
NET STOP "Windows Managment Instrumental"
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I don't have any adware (I scan using ad-aware) and I don't have any virus's.
-----------
I use ICS to conenct to xbox live. My modem details are:
600 downstream/ 256 upstream.
My PC specs are:
2.00GHZ pentium 4 processor
256MB ram
40GB harddrive
Not great, but should still od the job.
-----------
I guess I may have some slightly bad hardware, so here's the cable I use to connect xbox live and NIC card.
Item: Ebuyer 10/100 Network Card with w/wake on Lan - Retail Box
Qty: 1
Cost: 2.87
Item: RJ45 Cat 5 Crossover Cable Snagless 25MTR
Qty: 1
Cost: 10.88
-----------
My little brother may be gettign an xbox for christmas, therefore I'm going to get my parents to get a router, upgrade the net to 1MB. Would that help?
----------
I have my PS 2 online and I hardly ever get disconnected on that.
----------
I am going to do a ping tets while my xbox is connecting to a game on Rainbow six 3 now.
The results are:
C:\Documents and Settings\Colin Mortimer>ping www.pcpitstop.com
Pinging pcpitstop.com [64.29.201.21] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=135ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Ping statistics for 64.29.201.21:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 134ms, Maximum = 135ms, Average = 134ms
The same as before, during a round.
------------
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Burnout 3 comes out next week, and halo 2 after that.
I want to play these games online, but I can't! I already have xbox live, that is not the problem. The problem is that I constantly get disconnected.
I play project gotham 2 and rainbow six black arrow mainly.
I can play both at night time (around midnight until early morning) with hardly ever gettign disconnected. But during the day time I get booted form the games every 5 minutes. Really annoying!
----------------
[URL] http://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/pinger.asp [/URL]I am going to do a ping test using the instructions on that page.
Ping test results:
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\Colin Mortimer>ping www.pcpitstop.com
Pinging pcpitstop.com [64.29.201.21] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=135ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Ping statistics for 64.29.201.21:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 134ms, Maximum = 135ms, Average = 134ms
Now according to the website above, I have a 'Good, common for cable and DSL connections.' result.
--------------
I don't have any P2P programs running so I am downloading/uploading.
I don't exit msn but can do if needed.
[URL] http://www.tweakxp.com/display.aspx?id=1927 [/URL] I ahve created a batch file which contains the following:
NET STOP "Cryptographic Services"
NET STOP "Alerter"
NET STOP "Application Management"
NET STOP "ASP.NET State Service"
NET STOP "Automatic Updates"
NET STOP "Background Intelligent Transfer Service"
NET STOP "Clipbook"
NET STOP "Crytographic Services"
NET STOP "Error Reporting Service"
NET STOP "Event Log"
NET STOP "Fast User switching Compatibility"
NET STOP "Human Interface Device Access"
NET STOP "IPv6 Internet Connection Firewall"
NET STOP "Local Disk Manager"
NET STOP "Messenger"
NET STOP "MS Software Shadow Copy Provider"
NET STOP "NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing"
NET STOP "NIVIDIA Display Driver Service"
NET STOP "Performance Logs and Alerts"
NET STOP "Portable Media Serial Number Service"
NET STOP "Protected Storage"
NET STOP "QoS RSVP"
NET STOP "Remote Desktop Help Session Manager"
NET STOP "Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental)"
NET STOP "Routing and remote Access"
NET STOP "Themes"
NET STOP "Performance Logs and Alerts"
NET STOP "Windows Time"
NET STOP "Windows Managment Instrumental"
----------
I don't have any adware (I scan using ad-aware) and I don't have any virus's.
-----------
I use ICS to conenct to xbox live. My modem details are:
600 downstream/ 256 upstream.
My PC specs are:
2.00GHZ pentium 4 processor
256MB ram
40GB harddrive
Not great, but should still od the job.
-----------
I guess I may have some slightly bad hardware, so here's the cable I use to connect xbox live and NIC card.
Item: Ebuyer 10/100 Network Card with w/wake on Lan - Retail Box
Qty: 1
Cost: 2.87
Item: RJ45 Cat 5 Crossover Cable Snagless 25MTR
Qty: 1
Cost: 10.88
-----------
My little brother may be gettign an xbox for christmas, therefore I'm going to get my parents to get a router, upgrade the net to 1MB. Would that help?
----------
I have my PS 2 online and I hardly ever get disconnected on that.
----------
I am going to do a ping tets while my xbox is connecting to a game on Rainbow six 3 now.
The results are:
C:\Documents and Settings\Colin Mortimer>ping www.pcpitstop.com
Pinging pcpitstop.com [64.29.201.21] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=135ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Ping statistics for 64.29.201.21:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 134ms, Maximum = 135ms, Average = 134ms
The same as before, during a round.
------------
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I heard there is a common problem with connecting an Xbox via ICS.
I can't confirm this though.
I can't confirm this though.
Well there is a guy on my friends list who has the same conenction as me as he is also from Hull.
I'll ask him next time I speak to him.
I'll ask him next time I speak to him.
C Col wrote:
>
> I'll also do that tomorow. Does it matter that he hasn't got xbox
> live though?
No, because you will set up your account on his Xbox. You can delete it after, but you use another Xbox to make sure it is not your Xbox that is the problem.
>
> Which ISP are you with? Tried searching on the Xbox forums?
>
> Karoo rapid time standard, I'll check the forums now.
The interesting thing about them is that they are of course part of Kingston Communications, not BT. Most ADSL just runs through BT, but yours won't. This may be part of the problem. Look for anything about other people using Karoo Rapid Time with Xbox Live.
>
> I'll also do that tomorow. Does it matter that he hasn't got xbox
> live though?
No, because you will set up your account on his Xbox. You can delete it after, but you use another Xbox to make sure it is not your Xbox that is the problem.
>
> Which ISP are you with? Tried searching on the Xbox forums?
>
> Karoo rapid time standard, I'll check the forums now.
The interesting thing about them is that they are of course part of Kingston Communications, not BT. Most ADSL just runs through BT, but yours won't. This may be part of the problem. Look for anything about other people using Karoo Rapid Time with Xbox Live.
Notorious Biggles wrote:
> If you have issues with Xbox Live but not PS2 Online, it suggests a
> problem with either the Xbox or at Microsoft's end. I'd phone their
> helpline, it is free after all. They may be able to think of reasons
> for it to happen, or know of settings to manually tweak.
I'll do that tomorow.
> If possible, get a friend to test their Xbox with your connection.
> Retrieve your account on their Xbox to test it. If it works ok, then
> it is your Xbox. If it doesn't then it is either the rest of your
> hardware or the line itself.
I'll also do that tomorow. Does it matter that he hasn't got xbox live though?
> Which ISP are you with? Tried searching on the Xbox forums?
Karoo rapid time standard, I'll check the forums now.
> If you have issues with Xbox Live but not PS2 Online, it suggests a
> problem with either the Xbox or at Microsoft's end. I'd phone their
> helpline, it is free after all. They may be able to think of reasons
> for it to happen, or know of settings to manually tweak.
I'll do that tomorow.
> If possible, get a friend to test their Xbox with your connection.
> Retrieve your account on their Xbox to test it. If it works ok, then
> it is your Xbox. If it doesn't then it is either the rest of your
> hardware or the line itself.
I'll also do that tomorow. Does it matter that he hasn't got xbox live though?
> Which ISP are you with? Tried searching on the Xbox forums?
Karoo rapid time standard, I'll check the forums now.
If you have issues with Xbox Live but not PS2 Online, it suggests a problem with either the Xbox or at Microsoft's end. I'd phone their helpline, it is free after all. They may be able to think of reasons for it to happen, or know of settings to manually tweak.
If possible, get a friend to test their Xbox with your connection. Retrieve your account on their Xbox to test it. If it works ok, then it is your Xbox. If it doesn't then it is either the rest of your hardware or the line itself.
Which ISP are you with? Tried searching on the Xbox forums?
If possible, get a friend to test their Xbox with your connection. Retrieve your account on their Xbox to test it. If it works ok, then it is your Xbox. If it doesn't then it is either the rest of your hardware or the line itself.
Which ISP are you with? Tried searching on the Xbox forums?
I created this topic before but some stupid staff member screwed the forums up and deleted my messages.
Burnout 3 comes out next week, and halo 2 after that.
I want to play these games online, but I can't! I already have xbox live, that is not the problem. The problem is that I constantly get disconnected.
I play project gotham 2 and rainbow six black arrow mainly.
I can play both at night time (around midnight until early morning) with hardly ever gettign disconnected. But during the day time I get booted form the games every 5 minutes. Really annoying!
----------------
[URL] http://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/pinger.asp [/URL]I am going to do a ping test using the instructions on that page.
Ping test results:
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\Colin Mortimer>ping www.pcpitstop.com
Pinging pcpitstop.com [64.29.201.21] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=135ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Ping statistics for 64.29.201.21:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 134ms, Maximum = 135ms, Average = 134ms
Now according to the website above, I have a 'Good, common for cable and DSL connections.' result.
--------------
I don't have any P2P programs running so I am downloading/uploading.
I don't exit msn but can do if needed.
[URL] http://www.tweakxp.com/display.aspx?id=1927 [/URL] I ahve created a batch file which contains the following:
NET STOP "Cryptographic Services"
NET STOP "Alerter"
NET STOP "Application Management"
NET STOP "ASP.NET State Service"
NET STOP "Automatic Updates"
NET STOP "Background Intelligent Transfer Service"
NET STOP "Clipbook"
NET STOP "Crytographic Services"
NET STOP "Error Reporting Service"
NET STOP "Event Log"
NET STOP "Fast User switching Compatibility"
NET STOP "Human Interface Device Access"
NET STOP "IPv6 Internet Connection Firewall"
NET STOP "Local Disk Manager"
NET STOP "Messenger"
NET STOP "MS Software Shadow Copy Provider"
NET STOP "NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing"
NET STOP "NIVIDIA Display Driver Service"
NET STOP "Performance Logs and Alerts"
NET STOP "Portable Media Serial Number Service"
NET STOP "Protected Storage"
NET STOP "QoS RSVP"
NET STOP "Remote Desktop Help Session Manager"
NET STOP "Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental)"
NET STOP "Routing and remote Access"
NET STOP "Themes"
NET STOP "Performance Logs and Alerts"
NET STOP "Windows Time"
NET STOP "Windows Managment Instrumental"
----------
I don't have any adware (I scan using ad-aware) and I don't have any virus's.
-----------
I use ICS to conenct to xbox live. My modem details are:
600 downstream/ 256 upstream.
My PC specs are:
2.00GHZ pentium 4 processor
256MB ram
40GB harddrive
Not great, but should still od the job.
-----------
I guess I may have some slightly bad hardware, so here's the cable I use to connect xbox live and NIC card.
Item: Ebuyer 10/100 Network Card with w/wake on Lan - Retail Box
Qty: 1
Cost: 2.87
Item: RJ45 Cat 5 Crossover Cable Snagless 25MTR
Qty: 1
Cost: 10.88
-----------
My little brother may be gettign an xbox for christmas, therefore I'm going to get my parents to get a router, upgrade the net to 1MB. Would that help?
----------
I have my PS 2 online and I hardly ever get disconnected on that.
----------
I am going to do a ping tets while my xbox is connecting to a game on Rainbow six 3 now.
The results are:
C:\Documents and Settings\Colin Mortimer>ping www.pcpitstop.com
Pinging pcpitstop.com [64.29.201.21] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=135ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Ping statistics for 64.29.201.21:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 134ms, Maximum = 135ms, Average = 134ms
The same as before, during a round.
------------
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Burnout 3 comes out next week, and halo 2 after that.
I want to play these games online, but I can't! I already have xbox live, that is not the problem. The problem is that I constantly get disconnected.
I play project gotham 2 and rainbow six black arrow mainly.
I can play both at night time (around midnight until early morning) with hardly ever gettign disconnected. But during the day time I get booted form the games every 5 minutes. Really annoying!
----------------
[URL] http://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/pinger.asp [/URL]I am going to do a ping test using the instructions on that page.
Ping test results:
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\Colin Mortimer>ping www.pcpitstop.com
Pinging pcpitstop.com [64.29.201.21] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=135ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Ping statistics for 64.29.201.21:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 134ms, Maximum = 135ms, Average = 134ms
Now according to the website above, I have a 'Good, common for cable and DSL connections.' result.
--------------
I don't have any P2P programs running so I am downloading/uploading.
I don't exit msn but can do if needed.
[URL] http://www.tweakxp.com/display.aspx?id=1927 [/URL] I ahve created a batch file which contains the following:
NET STOP "Cryptographic Services"
NET STOP "Alerter"
NET STOP "Application Management"
NET STOP "ASP.NET State Service"
NET STOP "Automatic Updates"
NET STOP "Background Intelligent Transfer Service"
NET STOP "Clipbook"
NET STOP "Crytographic Services"
NET STOP "Error Reporting Service"
NET STOP "Event Log"
NET STOP "Fast User switching Compatibility"
NET STOP "Human Interface Device Access"
NET STOP "IPv6 Internet Connection Firewall"
NET STOP "Local Disk Manager"
NET STOP "Messenger"
NET STOP "MS Software Shadow Copy Provider"
NET STOP "NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing"
NET STOP "NIVIDIA Display Driver Service"
NET STOP "Performance Logs and Alerts"
NET STOP "Portable Media Serial Number Service"
NET STOP "Protected Storage"
NET STOP "QoS RSVP"
NET STOP "Remote Desktop Help Session Manager"
NET STOP "Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental)"
NET STOP "Routing and remote Access"
NET STOP "Themes"
NET STOP "Performance Logs and Alerts"
NET STOP "Windows Time"
NET STOP "Windows Managment Instrumental"
----------
I don't have any adware (I scan using ad-aware) and I don't have any virus's.
-----------
I use ICS to conenct to xbox live. My modem details are:
600 downstream/ 256 upstream.
My PC specs are:
2.00GHZ pentium 4 processor
256MB ram
40GB harddrive
Not great, but should still od the job.
-----------
I guess I may have some slightly bad hardware, so here's the cable I use to connect xbox live and NIC card.
Item: Ebuyer 10/100 Network Card with w/wake on Lan - Retail Box
Qty: 1
Cost: 2.87
Item: RJ45 Cat 5 Crossover Cable Snagless 25MTR
Qty: 1
Cost: 10.88
-----------
My little brother may be gettign an xbox for christmas, therefore I'm going to get my parents to get a router, upgrade the net to 1MB. Would that help?
----------
I have my PS 2 online and I hardly ever get disconnected on that.
----------
I am going to do a ping tets while my xbox is connecting to a game on Rainbow six 3 now.
The results are:
C:\Documents and Settings\Colin Mortimer>ping www.pcpitstop.com
Pinging pcpitstop.com [64.29.201.21] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=135ms TTL=241
Reply from 64.29.201.21: bytes=32 time=134ms TTL=241
Ping statistics for 64.29.201.21:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 134ms, Maximum = 135ms, Average = 134ms
The same as before, during a round.
------------
Any help would be greatly appreciated.