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    LAN disconnects on D-Link dl-624

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by handyman130, Aug 4, 2005.

  1. handyman130

    handyman130 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have been experiencing a very frustrating problem. I have a wireless DSL network set up with 2 laptops, and LAN connected PC. The wireless part of this network works flawlessly....connections always on, and have never droppped a connection. However, the LAN connected PC experiences frequent disconnects, then re-connects just as quickly. Sometime I can go for an hour or so, other times it seems to disconnect every 5 minutes or so. I right click on the internet connection icon, and repair the connection, and then am back in business. I have replaced the network card, the cable, and even returned the router. Same thing happens. The LAN PC is a Dell Dimension with XP...my wireless laptops are Apple iBook and PowerMac. I have established a 64 bit WEP security.....When the PC connection is on it runs great...wireless is flawless. Is there some way to diagnois what is going on? Do I have to change a setting in XP??? This on and off connection is driving everyone in the household crazy. Any advice would be appreciated.
     
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    First off, update the firmware on the router and the driver for the Ethernet card. Assuming that doesn't work, it might be an IP conflict. Try giving your PC a dedicated IP in the router and TCPIP settings on the machine.
     
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    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    Actually, I think my brother had this router and I believe he had similar issue with his router via wired connection. I believe it came down a formware problem, but at the time my brother had it, DLink didn't have an updated firmware available, so he returned the unit and got a Linksys.

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Aug 5, 2005
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