Okay, update on the ISP/router problems. After doing some reading on various forums and websites, I think ive determined the problem.
Since the server is run on my cable internet, which does not have a static IP, once in awhile the IP changes. When the IP changes, the router needs a few minutes to update with the new IP, so during those few minutes, my internet goes down, along with the server.
To "hopefully" fix this problem, ive downloaded a utility program that shouldn't allow this. The program should now automatically update the IP the router and the ISP is giving me at the same time, so there is not that few minute delay before the internet comes back up.
If this program does work properly, we shouldn't be having anymore programs with losing connection! The program I downloaded was trialware though, so after 2 months of using it ill have to buy a key. If it works though, and keeps the server up without problems for 2 full months, then it will be definetely worth the $10.
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