Connection lost

I need help fixing a problem. I can log onto smp3 and play for a few minutes before losing connection. One of two messages come up, Internal exception: java.net.SocketTimeoutException: Read timed out , or Internal exception: java.net.SocketTimeoutException: Socket write error. I have forced updated minecraft my java is the latest version. Does anybody know what could be causing this problem and how to fix it?

Well, I can tell you that the 'Read timed out' error means that either your connection is bad and is causing you to lag, the server is laggy, or a bit of both. As for the 'Socket write error', I have no idea.

have you tried restarting your computer, minecraft, and your router?

I have tried restarted my computer and minecraft and still get the samething. Will try the router next. I can tell when the problem starts last try I pressed f3 when on. Chunk updates will running anywhere from 300 to 600 and all of a sudden it goes to 0.

Resetting router did nothing.

what is your... thing that u use for internet... like verizon or cox?

Can you run a speedtest by going to http://www.speedtest.net clicking begin test and then clicking share this result copy > paste

and then run a tracert on the command prompt
To do this
Start menu > search cmd > type "tracert smp3.empire.us" once that's done right click > mark select it all hit enter and paste it here.

Omg.... i love cats! They bring out the GUY in me xD

Problem seems to restricted to smp3 can get on utopia and don't lose connection.