Whilst masticating on , Ray Davison (1:3634/1000)
wrote to All:

RD> Over the last couple months there have been several days when I 
RD> have had the cable loose connection, a lot.  Sometimes it will 
RD> reconnect on it's own.  Other times I get tired of waiting and 
RD> boot the modem.  It then usually reconnects.

Try a router, perhaps?  *adh*

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