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    Vista Internet Problems when watching videos

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by gurlygal, Feb 3, 2009.

  1. gurlygal

    gurlygal Newbie

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    I have an issue with my laptop..it works fine for everything except this..whenever i watch any videos whether its online or using Media Player Classic or run the Windows Media Player Application, my internet connection becomes limited..

    im using an asus u6s

    can anyone help me...

    thanks

    gurly
     
    gurlygal, Feb 3, 2009
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  2. Wishmaker

    Wishmaker BBQ Expert

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    Does this happen on battery mode?
     
    Wishmaker, Feb 3, 2009
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  3. gurlygal

    gurlygal Newbie

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    nope..it also happens when its plugged in...
     
    gurlygal, Feb 3, 2009
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  4. Wishmaker

    Wishmaker BBQ Expert

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    Okay...


    1. Some routers don't like Vista power saving on wifi....-->does not apply if it happens on both battery and power.
    2. Are your wifi drivers okay? are you using the latest 12.x.x one?
     
    Wishmaker, Feb 3, 2009
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  5. gurlygal

    gurlygal Newbie

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    ummm..im not using wifi currently, im using lan connection..

    ive checked my network driver details..its updated

    Realtek RTL8168/811B Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIC 6.0)
     
    gurlygal, Feb 3, 2009
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    So it happens both on lan and wifi...hmm....

    What video codecs do you have? What router?
     
    Wishmaker, Feb 3, 2009
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    it only happens when im using lan connection. when im using wifi, my connection seems normal...
     
    gurlygal, Feb 4, 2009
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Have you checked your QoS settings on your router? It may be limiting the bandwidth available.
     
    Shyster1, Feb 4, 2009
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  9. gurlygal

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    im using my dormitory lan connection and everyone seems to be able to watch any videos or play wmp...im the only one having a problem... :confused:
     
    gurlygal, Mar 5, 2009
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    bump.

    I'm having the same problems
     
    Sulk, Mar 15, 2009
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