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    W-LAN always "limited connectivity" at the first try

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by budy wn, Jan 16, 2007.

  1. budy wn

    budy wn Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone have this problem?
    When I try to connect to my office wireless ADSL, I always get a "limited connectivity" meaning it connects to the network, but not to the internet. It never connects fully at the first try. I would have to switch off the W-LAN button on the notebook, wait a few seconds, then turn back on and then it successfully connects to both the network and the internet. If I shut down completely, I would have to go through the process again. It's a Linksys Wireless-G ADSL, set to WEP-secured.
    Any help is greatly appreciated.

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    budy wn, Jan 16, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Actually, I would do a couple of things to start off.

    First thing is to update the drivers on your wireless card in your Acer. Then upgrade the firmware on the router via the router setup menu. That should significantly improve the range overall.
     
    Gautam, Jan 16, 2007
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