Is it possible for an ISP to physically shut down your dsl modem
remotely to stop you from using bittorrent?
Specifically, I use bittorrent to download files and sometimes (not
all the time) a few seconds after I start a download and it ramps up to
top speed, my modem's status light stops blinking, my dsl link light
goes out and I have to turn my modem off then back on in order to
reconnect to the internet. I never have troubles with my internet
connection while gaming (I play World of Warcraft) or surfing websites.
Ever. This happens only when I download using bittorrent, though I
haven't tried using other download programs or protocols.
|
It depends on the modem, but I can certainly see it as being
possible.
But I don't see it as being likely. ISPs have other ways of dealing
with bittorrent, if they're going to care about it.
I think something else is more likely.
Continue reading
Can my ISP turn off my modem if I use bittorrent?
Tech Questions?
Get Answers! -
Ask Leo! ... by Leo Notenboom
Leo's Answers Newsletter -
Ask Leo! in your inbox every week.
Source: Can my ISP turn off my modem if I use bittorrent?
