Two consecutive races this weekend resulted in a disco while leading. Already this is looking like a trend and I am vowing to stop it before it gets worse. Haven't had a disco in a year so I am not sure why all of a sudden this is becoming such a problem. I used to have a rash of them way back when but they all seemed to have stop at one point and I can't remember if there was anything I did to my connection that would have resolved the problem.

So those of you who have had issues dealing with discos, what steps have you taken to help your connections? I'm not looking for a cure, because I doubt that there is any. These things will happen. Otherwise, none of us would be discoing :). But trends usually signify something, any tips would be helpful.

Just a little background...I am using a wireless router that has an excellent signal to my computer. I have a consistent IP address that I've never seen change. I didn't have a static NAT prior to my discos but I turned it on after jst to see what it would do...not sure if it will help though. rFactor has already been port forwarded and I don't have any firewall behind it.

You might try the latest DirectX update (June 2k8) and maybe, if you're on XP, try the service pack 3. Where's Tom when you need him. :D

I don't know if you're on wireless, DSL or cable to your ISP, but the first step is to eliminate the possibility that it could be your modem/router losing connection to your ISP. Simplest way to do this is looking at the log file produced by your modem/router--it'll show the disconnect and reconnect if there has been one.

It's Verizon DSL and I just checked the logs and there is nothing out of the ordinary. No disconnects or nothing...looks like routine stuff pretty much compared to the other times of the day. One big thing I forgot to mention was that I was never really disconnected from my internet, just from the dedicated server. I was still on TeamSpeak and was still able surf in a browser. Sorry bout not mentioning that...

Are there any bad consequences with going to SP3, Garry, or is it a pretty clean install? Might already have it for all I know...

Thanks guys!

A short delay would be enough to take out the more time-critical sim yet keep Teamspeak and everything else happy.

Next I'd be seeing if your PC's wireless adapter has a signal quality monitor. Even though 'signal strength' may be high, 'signal quality' may temporarily suffer, most commonly because of interfering equipment (especially if your wireless is 802.11g). Cordless phones are of course the common culprits (well at least in Oz).

Signal strength is excellent. The little D-link utility I have says it's around 90% which is pretty good since the router is in another room. The signal itself doesn't shy away much at all from 90%. I have a cellphone right next to me on my desk but it has always been there so I don't think it's much of an issue.

I reinstalled the adapter's drivers to see if that will help anything.

Any way you can try a hard wired router just to c if that's the problem.
With all the digital noise in our environment, who knows what kind of stuff is out there that could cause a loss/corruption of data over the air.

I have a wired gaming router and my total number of disco's over the years with Tim's events are probably 2 or 3 at the most. Can't remember when I had the last one (I have had a few PC lock-ups, but that had nothing to do with my internet connection)

Dan

Hardwire would be the last straw. Not there yet :)

Wireless has worked in the past, just trying to figure out why it's not working now. Maybe it's just a phase and it'll pass over soon.

Cellphones are fine - it's the cordless landline phones, bluetooth devices and microwave ovens which cause most interference to 802.11b/g wireless. 802.11a you're ok and the problem is more likely at your PC.

If you are on 802.11g and get desperate, look at downloading a generic monitoring program if your drivers don't have one - one that shows signal quality over the last few hours (not strength - two different things).

This is probably not relevant.I had been having problems over the last 3mnths with intermittant noise on the phone,virtually making it unusable at times.Also when the noise was there,the isp conn would drop out.Even though i could still join a server,normal surfing was slow.I then had the phone wall jack replaced,a new filter,a new phone replacing the cordless one.For a few weeks everything seemed fine and then there was noise back on the phone,internet usage was horribly slow.So just as i was about to get on the phone and abuse telstra and or my isp,i decided to do one more check,i bypassed the router straight to the modem,bingo,up at full speed and no noise.Not a wireless router by the way.Because i had all the relevant lights on or flashing on the router,the thought never entered my mind that could be my problem.