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    Wireless Connection Disconnects

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by stefanoascari, Oct 4, 2006.

  1. stefanoascari

    stefanoascari Notebook Enthusiast

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    A friend of mine has a Dell Inspiron 600m and his Wireless connection keeps disconnecting. Fortunately, we know it's his computer because I don't have connecting. What happens is that he is able to connect but after a short while it suddenly disconnects. He says he doesn't have any problems on other connections. We have cable internet and a wireless router.
    Any tips ?
     
    stefanoascari, Oct 4, 2006
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    If your friend's computer works with other routers, then the problem is that his wireless card simply doesn't like your router. To improve performance, you can see if any firmware updates are available for your router and perform the flash upgrade.
     
    kegobeer, Oct 4, 2006
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    31337 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    try to install new drivers for the wifi in that laptop
     
    31337, Oct 7, 2006
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  4. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Check to see if the energy managment is not turning it off to save power.
     
    blue68f100, Oct 7, 2006
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    If the Dell laptop works on other networks I highly doubt there's any problem with power management. There are quite a few posts about Dell wireless cards not working with certain brands of routers.
     
    kegobeer, Oct 7, 2006
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    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Disable any packet bursting on the card and set it to run in G. Also would be nice if you stated which card is it :S
     
    lixuelai, Oct 8, 2006
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