Internet Connection Reminder pop up window?

Hi everybody. I just purchased my first mac and I love everything about it. I'm glad this forum is here. Maybe someone can help resolve my issue? I have a pop up window that appears about every 15 minutes.
It says: Internet Connect
This is your reminder that your connection is still active. Do you wish to remain connected?
Disconnect--Stay connected
If I don't press the stay connected button than it will disconnect.
I'm using DSL with a modem.
Is there any way to get rid of it and keep a constant connection?
Any help would be appreciated

Hi! The modem normally has settings that can only be accessed through a web browser such as described HERE. One of the settings should say something like "connection type" with a drop down menu with something similar to connect on demand and smart keep alive. If anything other than the smart option is chosen the box below it says "connection timeout" which can be set in minutes. In THIS article you can see the menus. If you go into the modem either write down all the settings as you see them for reference or be sure than you don't change anything BUT having to do with the smart connection. Tom

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