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    Sz loose network connection when untouched

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by boim, Nov 13, 2006.

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    boim Notebook Guru

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    hi,
    i have the SZ360, and i have a really annoying problem.
    when i leave my computer for a while, something like 20-30 min (windows screen saver is on), the network connection to the computer is simply disconnected.
    i know this for sure as:
    - when someone try to access a share on my computer, it is unavailable until he moves the mouse on the computer and exits the screen saver
    - msn messenger is always disconnected when i come back

    it is important to note that it doesn't matter if i am connected to the network via the 10/100 ethernet or the 1G ethernet (via the docking station). the same problem happens regardless. both are with AC power adapter via the dock.

    i thought this is because of some sony power management control setup, but when i looked, everything seems to be ok ( i set it to vaio optimized, and i choose all the options always on (see attached pic))

    does anyone have any suggestions? pleease i'm desperate!
     

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    ok,
    i fixed it,
    the problem was with ZONE ALARM FIREWALL.. it has this stupid option to lock the network when the screen saver is on..
     
    boim, Nov 15, 2006
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