computer disconnects from internet after not in use

[greggome]

My computer disconnects from the internet and needs to be restarted after it is idle for a while in order to reconnect to the internet. My computer shows it is still connected but when I try to get online, I get an error prompt that says I am not connected to the internet. I have looked to see if I have a timed out setting somewhere when the computer is idle for a while, but I don't see anything indicating that. I have tried resetting the modem, have run virus scans etc. obviously there is an issue as the computer shows I am connected but I am not sure where to look to solve this. When the computer was new there was no issues like this. Any suggestion?

 

[foxhole]

Any info ?

 

[greggome]

?

 

[RrogerD]

I assume you have 'connect automatically' selected?
Are you connecting via cable or WiFi? If the latter, is it via a booster or direct to the router?

 

[greggome]

It does connect automatically and its connected via a cable from the router.

 

[big-all]

usa??

 

[greggome]

yes

 

[big-all]

not sure iff uk systems and American systems are different?? Hopefully others have more ideas and can give useful comment on this uk based site

 

[RandomGrinch]

?

What OS?
Laptop/PC?
Make/Model?

 

[robinbanks]

Is your network card set to go to sleep?