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    Wireless Troubles.

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Amol, Mar 26, 2006.

  1. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    My wireless connection goes 'poof' without any specific reason. All I can figure out is that it goes poof when the status changes from "Excellent","Very Good","Good","Low". It comes on after a couple of seconds, but it's not pleasant when you are IM-ing. I got a D-Link router. Any troubleshooting guides?
     
    Amol, Mar 26, 2006
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  2. z5sharp

    z5sharp Notebook Consultant

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    I have a D-Link router and I used to have problems with wireless connectivity when I had a D-Link network card. I returned it and got a Linksys and have been void of problems (sort of) ever since. I'd contact D-Link support.
     
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  3. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    The router is pretty old..3 years? Do you think any upgrades will fix it?
     
    Amol, Mar 26, 2006
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  4. Hellmanns

    Hellmanns Notebook Evangelist

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    Try updating the firmware before you spend money on a new one ;)
     
    Hellmanns, Mar 26, 2006
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  5. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    Alritey. I will do that.
     
    Amol, Mar 26, 2006
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    Yes, what hellmans said is correct. Update your firmware for your router by going to the www.dlink.com website.

    I would also try updating your drivers for your wireless card be going to the site of your card to. (Intel card, www.intel.com will have it)
     
    nickspohn, Mar 27, 2006
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