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.....Why do you turn off your modem? Typically there is no need. I leave all my network gear running 24/7/365. The power they consume when all the attached computers are idle, sleeping or off is really negligible.
I don't see where IPv6 would be an issue. And note if your ISP does not support IPv6, it does not matter anyway. ....
....What may or may not be connected is the fact your router/modem supports only 10/100Mbps Ethernet. I find that odd. Even though the device seems to be about 4 years old, 1Gbps (10/100/1000) Ethernet has been pretty much the standard since 2010. I also note one of the complaints with the device is it came with a CAT-5 Ethernet cable instead of CAT-5e. While that makes sense with 10/100Mbps, CAT-5e has been around many years longer. I only wonder about this because your error seems centered on the gigabit network connection. Your motherboard supports 10/100/1000 (gigabit) Ethernet so I am wondering if there some collisions occurring with your cable/modem.
Because Ethernet cables are very critical, but also not very robust network devices, I think I would try a different network cable just to eliminate that from the equation (even if not the CAT-5). While the vast majority of these Event issues seem to deal with VMWare, I found two cases where replacing the modem fixed it too. Was your modem/router provided by your ISP? You don't have to rent from them. You can buy and use your own. I prefer separate devices - that is, a stand alone modem and then a wireless router. Buying your own generally saves you a LOT of money in the long run. Renting these devices from the ISP adds up to a lot more money.
Sorry Digerati, I have re-read your post and I should have given you some answers the the above extracts.
Why do you turn off your modem?
My PC is a Home PC and whilst now I live in Thailand and spend every day on the PC that was not often the case. I have always switched off my PC equipment as not a server or needing any connection when used. At end of the day it saves a little electricity and I consider reduces risk of fire. Thailand is a
very hot country often ranging between 32C to 43c most of the year and PC equipment gets easily very hot when Air con not in use. Modems tend to run quite hot anyway and I consider it a wise safety matter not to leave not full time. My final reason is that my PC, Modem and Monitor are connected to my APC UPS which is is also switched off at night which allows it to cool it is connected to the power supply and so will recharge the battery if necessary)
Modem, speeds and cable:
My ISP rented me a Huawei single port Modem. It was not suitable for allowing my Son's PC to connect separately to it, as well as mine. I could have paid more to rent a more ports Modem from my ISP BUT I decided to buy my own and TP-Link seemed a well respected and reliable brand hence why I bought a TP-Link TD-W8961ND (Ver 2.1) Modem. I wanted Wi Fi capability (just in case) but as both PCs connected to it, are in same room I always planned to use LAN cables (which I do). MY mistake was that I was not aware of the increasing importance of IPv6 and had I known, I would certainly not have bought that model as not IPv6 capable (live and learn). Now I have received you post and information I see my other mistake was not getting a modem capable of higher speeds (not that I suspect my ISP will be moving to greater speeds any time soon).
I was under the impression (until now) that my IPS was the only limiting speed factor. My modem cannot do IPv6 and TP-Link have not advised they will or are even able to bring out an update for my Modem (and version) to make it IPv6 capable (does not look promising after all this time).
Based on what you have said, when I next upgrade (when IPv6 is more prevalent AND IF my ISP gets around to being able to deal with IPv6 which currently it cannot) I must make sure the modem is
a) IPv6 compatible (which I guess most new models are these days) AND
b) that it can handle 10/100/1000 (gigabit) Ethernet.
Regarding CAT 5 and CAT 5e cabling, I regret at the time you posted these Categories were lost on me due to my very poor understanding of the meaning and subject. As you can see following Xer's suggestion to update my drivers to the latest, I had cause to try to understand CAT 5 and CAT 5e and I see you had given me some really salient information
and I apologize for not having recognized the true value and extent of your information before.
If I can get CAT 5e LAN cable it will be interesting to see if that has any affect.
Regards, DKO