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> First, I'd like to apologise for the very long post. I have tried to
> provide as much information as possible to speed things up.
>
> I have just signed up for the 2 month free subscription to Xbox Live.
>
> After much messing about I can finally connect to xbox live, however
> my problem is staying connected. I drop out in about 1 of every 2
> games I play.
>
> When I get disconnected and I try to search for a new game it gives me
> a list of the new games without any problems, if I select one I can
> probably play 1 game before being disconnected again.
>
> I have no problems using my internet connection on my PC. And I have
> tried turning my PC off to eliminate any conflicts.
>
> My set-up is as follows:-
>
> Dlink DSL-300T Modem 0 PPPoa Connection with GDMT modulation (IP
> 192.168.1.1)
> Dlink DI-624 Wireless Router (Latest firmware 2.42) (IP 192.168.0.1)
> Xbox (IP 192.168.0.102)
> BT Yahoo 1mb broadband
>
> First off my Xbox is currently wired (cable is about 25 foot) to my
> router (ie I am not using WiFi at the moment). I have turned off the
> SuperG mode of the router.
>
> The live diagnostics on my xbox varies between: 'MT 1, IC 1, NT 3'
> and 'MT 1, IC 1, NT 1' depending on which router settings I have.
>
> I have confirmed the MTU setting on my router is set above 1365 (it is
> on the default of 1500).
>
> I have 'opened' the ports (88, 3074 UDP & 3074 TCP) in both the
> 'Virtual Server' and 'Special Applications' section of my router. I
> have put my Xbox in the DMZ. I have tried disabling the routers
> "Gaming Mode" and "UPNP" settings - all to no avail. I have tried
> multi combinations of the above.
>
> The router logs show no error message and no packets are being lost.
> Though I can see that there is a DHCP request and success message
> every 30 seconds.
>
> The Modem Ethernet logs show that 126386604 bytes have been
> transmitted and there are 3638989 Error frames - could this be the
> problem? If so what does it mean?
>
> The Modem ADSL logs show no errors.
>
>
> My Xbox is always assigned the same IP address using the Static DHCP
> functionality of my router.
>
> I have tried calling Xbox support, and while they are very polite and
> friendly they have not been able to help with my problem even though
> the router is on the US compatibility list.
>
> Does anyone out there have any ideas I can try?
>
> If you have any questions or clarification please let me know.
>
> Many thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Best regards,
>
>
> Jason.