Page 1 of Problems with FreeNetName - I keep getting disconnected.

Hello! - I am using Frenetnames 512k ADSL Broadband service (on my work computer) using a D-Link DSL200 ADSL USB modem.

The problem is that is seems to disconnect itself from the internet (actually it just stops connecting to websites - the connection still appears to be live in the corner of the screen) if I leave it unnattended for 10-15 minutes or so. The same thing happens with both IE and Firefox.

I have to manually disconnect then reconnect the connection in order to browse again.

Could it be that the freenetname server is disconnecting me after a certain period of latency in order to conserve bandwidth? I won`t even bother trying to phone the technical support number as it just puts me through to one of those Indian call centres who are less than useful unless your problem is one written on their scripts.

Could I use one of those "pinger" things to make it look like I am using the connection if I am away from the keyboard? Could anyone suggest a good one? - cheers!

bleh...no answers.