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    Wifi internet issues

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by slayerfaith1982, Aug 26, 2008.

  1. slayerfaith1982

    slayerfaith1982 Notebook Evangelist

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    I've been having issues where I need to hit refresh multiple times to get pages to load with my laptop. My wireless router has always been tempermental w/ deciding to be slow from time to time, but usually power cycling the router and the cable modem would clear things up.

    Well last night i was forced to do that thing where I have to refresh several times to get a page to load, even though my laptop shows it has a strong signal. I power cycled the model and router, but still had the issue.

    Is this a sign my router needs to go? I don't know the model number of it, but it's a Linksys B/G router with "speedbooster" according to the packaging if I remember correctly. Think it sells at Target for like $60.

    Should i replace my router or is there a chance my laptop is just messed up?If replacing it, is there a good B/G router perhaps cheaper the more recommendable or different name brand etc?
     
    slayerfaith1982, Aug 26, 2008
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  2. Wirelessman

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    What is your OS and how are you connecting to the router?
     
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  3. slayerfaith1982

    slayerfaith1982 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm using Vista 64 bit home premium. I'm connected to it via an Intel ABGN built-in wireless inside my laptop and the service is Road Runner from time warner and its a motorola cable modem box
     
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