Seeking helpful advise

My internet connection from Verizon to Optonline was complicated but finally resolved and finalized. Problem is, if I leave the computer idle for 2-3 minutes the internet connection closes on me. What can I do to prevent that? Thanks ahead whatever helpful information anyone could come up with.

By the way, because of this sporadic action, I will have to look in later for the answer. Thanks in advance!

 

Thanks MP. In my case the latter problem exists. I have been on the phone today much too long with the tech people, and I am tired. I will try it again tomorrow. I thought you folks may have a quick magic solution....

 

Thanks Jim for the info. I tried, but got stuck in the middle. Here is what I found, after "Settings" (no "Advanced" thingy):

- To set up an Internet configuration >>>>> "Set up..."
- Dial-up and Virtual Private Network Setting >>>>> "Add..."
- Local Area Network (LAN) Setting >>>>> "LAN Settings..."

Now, when I click on LAN Settings.... I get the following:
- Automatic configuration
Automatic configuration may override manual settings. To ensure the manual settings, disable automatic configuration. (It is disabled)
- Automatically detect settings (disabled)
- Use automatic configuration script (disabled)

- Proxy Server
- Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections).

So, any idea what the next step is?

 

Well, I haven't been able to do anything constructive - yet the computer is getting better. Whoever helped me to pray about the problem (including myself), thanks! I guess the computer is getting used to the new provider and starts to behave itself....

Thanks to all who tried to help!