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    Wireless Connectivity Issues with router

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Chowdawg, Jan 24, 2008.

  1. Chowdawg

    Chowdawg Newbie

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    I have a Dell laptop that is several years old. I had a Belkin wireless router and a Belkin Wireless Card. I have been having issues getting and keeping an Internet connection through that router. So, I just purchased a NetGear router the other day. I am still using my Belkin wireless card since the laptop does not have a wireless card built into it. Anyway, I am still have the same issues. I have a strong cable Internet connection and the wireless connection looks strong too but when I try to get online, I cannot. I checked with Belkin, NetGear and my ISP and they all say that it could be the way that something is/was set up in the laptop. I cannot find out what that is. I am tired of unplugging the router several times in order for the computer to pick up a connection. Any thoughts as to what this may be? I highly doubt it is something with both routers or something with the cable modem since I can wire it directly and get a connection. Any advice?
     
    Chowdawg, Jan 24, 2008
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  2. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Look at updating your card drivers,it just maybe the card itself, if you can get your hands on a different card try that. Also check to see if you've windows and the belkin card trying to control the connection to the router if your not sure disable one and then the other.
     
    Reezin14, Jan 24, 2008
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  3. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    If upgrading your cards firmware does not work post the actual error and the results from "ipconfig /all". This will tell us some needed info on what is happening to your connection.

    As for Belkin I'm yet to find any of there products reliable, if they ever work at all. Which is a shame since a lot of the newer stuff test pretty good.
     
    blue68f100, Jan 25, 2008
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