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    Wireless Internet dies after a short while

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Amol, Dec 29, 2007.

  1. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    If I keep my computer on for about 10 minutes, it stops connecting to my wireless network for no reason. I have no idea why this is happening. I just reinstalled a copy of XP too. I'm sorry if I'm being vague here, but that's all there is =/

    Any suggestions/help? Ask more questions and I can answer them and be more specific that way =/
     
    Amol, Dec 29, 2007
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Check your energy management settings. It sounds like it it power down the wireless to save energy. Rt click on the wireless port, configure card, advanced settings.
     
    blue68f100, Dec 29, 2007
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    Fewmets Notebook Consultant

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    Happened to me (w/ Vista) w/ my new laptop, it would jsut cut off randomly...

    I would check the firewall on your host PC (assuming it's a home network), make sure that between that in the router you're allowing your laptop in.
     
    Fewmets, Dec 29, 2007
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    You just reinstalled XP - did you install all of the required drivers and system software packages?
     
    kegobeer, Dec 29, 2007
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  5. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    I've turned of Power Savings, and it's broadcasting at max power. Power settings is the least of my troubles.

    Yeah I've been installing updates after updates after updates - I'll go home and see if it's fixed. And there's nothing in the device manager with a yellow mark, so I'm assuming all device drivers and stuff are already installed.

    Thanks for all teh replies, guys =)
     
    Amol, Dec 30, 2007
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