Internet cut-off?

[Filo Shagrat]

Has anyone experienced their internet connection being cut off for no apparent reason?
If i'm in another application, the first I know about it is Limewire flashing a notice saying there appears to be no connection and it will keep trying to connect to the net.
Is this an IP'S way of blocking the port?
It wouldn't be so bad but I have to shut down and restart because of BT's crap 205 router (yes I know - buy a better router).

[Lord of the Rings]

It 'might' be due to your router. It happens to me sometimes. The router & comp stop communicating with each other. Either re-starting the router or the comp, or both will fix it. The router might need up to 5-10 mins break if it doesn't work 1st time.

[Filo Shagrat]

LOTR: Just had the British Telecom help mob on it before doing what we think was the problem. It's all down to the router allowing communication between the port and the PC, and router settings enabling L/W as a virtual server. Damned complicated for the layman (me) but ignoring the online help from BT B/Band and ringing their service line can save you hours of typing the same thing over and over again. I will not put their number here as it could be against forum rules, but asking for it to begin with on BT's online help is recommended. Cheers.

[Filo Shagrat]

As a subnote to the above, BT say they do not block any ports and actively encourage L/W connection by placing help pages on how to configure your router to them.
I am in shock and now off to have a stiff drink.