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    Normal for WiFi to drop connection?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by jook33, Nov 22, 2013.

  1. jook33

    jook33 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is it normal for laptops to drop connection after 20-30 minutes, happens every time at uni, but when i am at the library on my old laptop, it stays connected, not sure if just Lenovo laptops do this or has something to do with newer intel cards, i read an email from my university about them installing hardware for better connections in the upcoming months for better connectivity around campus not sure if that will change anytihng, it is kind of annoying because I have to enter a password every time i disconnect, and if i am in the middle of something, i get no warning.
     
    jook33, Nov 22, 2013
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    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    I wouldn't consider it normal if it constantly drops out after a certain period, I have a Lenovo notebook myself and my wireless adapter is still running for 10:31 hours straight according to my status. What wireless card do you have and what drivers are you using?
     
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    intel centrino advanced-n 6205

    15.9.0.5

    win 7 pro

    my Y410p also did this in the same location, Intel Centrino Wireless N-2230
     
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    Do you get drop out symptoms when you're elsewhere (i.e. Home) or is it just at University? You could try using Intel's generic wireless drivers to see if that improve things, I used to have connection issues when using Lenovo drivers but ever since I switched to Intel's drivers I yet to have any drop out issues. You can find links to such drivers here.
     
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    okay thanks, i'll post results next week when i go home for thanksgiving break, see if it's just university connectivity.
     
    jook33, Nov 22, 2013
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    Also check whether the machine is allowed to turn off the wireless card in order to save power. If the option is checked, un-check it.
     
    ajkula66, Nov 22, 2013
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    well i updated to different drivers and have not experienced any drops, although i only tested for like an hour, much more improved though, will have time tomorrow to do more testing
     
    jook33, Nov 25, 2013
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    started dropping again, but after i moved my seat somewhere else the dropping stopped, i am guessing it is just the connection strength
     
    jook33, Nov 26, 2013
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