Or are you using a wireless router after it?
If so, please read this for recommended setup instructions
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7589_102-0.html?forumID=62&threadID=264135&messageID=2584349
Read posts 2 & the lower part of 5
Doing it this way will keep you connected and keep you from being disconnected.
Rick
i have had 3 replacement modems sent to me and none of them have worked. the reason for the placement is , my old modem will kick me off line after awhile . my old modem is a westell 6100 and the new is the same. ive called tech support , to help me find the problem, but nothing. can someone please help me ?

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