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    Loss of internet with Alienware M15x

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by DboogieC, Oct 24, 2010.

  1. DboogieC

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    Hey, i have DSL internet with a modem plugged into the phone jack and then from that i have a Linksys WRT110 wireless router chained into the modem. from the wireless router i have a network cable running to my desktop, and my Xbox360.
    Now here is the problem i have at most 4 wireless devices on my wireless netowork, and for some reason every time i open my M15x it screws up all the connections, meaning no internet love to any of the computers. when i dont have my m15x open everything is fine. Im not sure if this matter but 2 of the 4 computers are macbooks ? has anyone else had this problem before ? :eek:
     
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    Ip conflict maybe try to ser the m15x up with static ip outside the dhcp range,
    but on the same subnet as the router.
     
  3. DboogieC

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    i never thought of that, what should i change it to ?
     
  4. miahsoul

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    Check the driver for the 5300, and the drivers for your wireless router. The 5300 should be a 7/30/10 driver and for your wireless router just search it up on the manufacturers website.
     
  5. DboogieC

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    i made a static IP and it works fine now :)
     
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    this is happening again, need some help ! :)
     
  7. DboogieC

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    I feel like a noob for asking but how do i put my IP on a different DHCP ?
     
  8. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    The problem with your question is that it doesn't make any sense to me.
    what do you mean by different DHCP. There's only one DHCP server running on a router, so what do you actually want to achieve?
     
  9. DboogieC

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    I cant connect to the internet with my m15x but i can with my other notebook. and iwas told if i put my computers IP on a different DHCP ? it doesnt make sense to me either
     
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    I NEEED HELP haha, i cant get on the internet at my house, but anywhere else i can perfectly, both on home networks and public networks, only at my house and only with my Alienware. My Macbook can connect perfectly unless my M15x is on searching for a connection?
     
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    What Wi-Fi card does the Alienware have on board?
     
  12. DboogieC

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    Intel WiFi Link 5300, it connects everywhere fine besides by house.
     
  13. granyte

    granyte ATI+AMD -> DAAMIT

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    if it connects everywhere it's your routeur failing ethier cheq for a firmware update for the routeur or change it
     
  14. DboogieC

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    I udated the Firmware and still nothing, My router isnt that old, and it works with all other computers.
     
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    How is the network configured 802.11g or 802.11n, maybe mixed?
    Are the other computers on it b/g or n?
     
  16. DboogieC

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    Its on 802.11n

    The other stuff I have not a clue what that means haha ?
     
  17. DboogieC

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    Can someone please help me out on this ?