New insight on the need to log on

[seamusTX]

I have not had the problem that others describe, having to log on repeatedly.

We have broadband and the router is normally up for weeks at a time. The broadband went down briefly today and restrated the modem. I had to log on after that.

I'm thinking that maybe the need to log on is caused by the IP address changing. If you use dial-up or turn off your broadband modem at night, that may be the reason.

- Jim

[nitrogen]

The IP changing shouldn't be affecting it.

Check your time/date. THAT can affect it.

[seamusTX]

My PC clocks are set from network servers. They're within +/- 30 seconds of the correct time.

- Jim

[atxgun]

I had checked my clock as well. My home IP doesn't change that often. Sometimes but even when requesting a new on it usually stays pretty solid. Aside from that I know my office IP is static.

[mcub]

Since I have no ideal how the security is set up for this server, I will add that if IP filtering is on, it could IPV6 re-presentations. IPV4 - IPV6 Nat’s are not always guaranteed by providers anymore, accept at business class service.

Personally I would be more inclined to suspect bad cookie generation or validation than an IP problem.

[atxgun]

Even if my router supported ipv6 it would still have to be translated to good 'ol v4 before going anywhere. My personal problem is confounded by the fact the undesired behavior continues across two different computers. Kinda same ISP i suppose, Time Warner, but i already tried keeping my home PC off while at work to make sure there wasn't any auto reloading && conflicts going on (although i didn't see any meta refresh tags in the code anyway).

[NcongruNt]

Given the discussion above, the only thing I can think of that would cause this problem would be cookie settings in the browser, as that's how login status is tracked anyway. I don't have a Windoze system, so I can only give suggestions for Firefox. If you have your privacy settings configured to clear private data on closing your browser, I would check the options there. Disable clearing of cookies and session data if they are enabled. There are also the cookie-specific settings to look at as well. There is a setting there to clear cookies when the browser is closed. I would suggest setting it to "until they expire" instead. Some browsers do have a specific time limit you can configure for your cookies that will effectively clear them at specific intervals. If you have this feature in your browser, I would adjust it accordingly if needed. There is also privacy software that can much with cookie data, so if you have something like the Norton, Symantec, or other security software, that may be the cause of your issues as well.

IP should not come into the equation at all. I regularly shift between home and various remote locations with no issues being logged out. ISP should be irrelevant, as an ISP does not mess with cookie data or browser sessions at all.