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    Wireless connection keeps going on and off

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by dynot, Jan 6, 2007.

  1. dynot

    dynot Notebook Guru

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    Hi guys,

    I setup two laptops to my access point however the connection on the second one connected keeps going on and then dropping (about evey 10 seconds.

    I've read the sticky at the top but didn't find the settings required. Basically all I want is for both laptops to access the internet and transfer files between the two...nothing too complicated.

    Any suggestions on where to look for the possible cause of this problem? Would also appreciate some basic setup instructions.

    Thanks...
     
    dynot, Jan 6, 2007
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    If it appears to connect and drops the trys to connect again (loop), generally indicate the wpa/wep key is not correct. Delete the location and try again. Also make sure your not MAC filtering with the router.

    And make sure your FW is not killing the connetion. May need to add a rule for the new subnet.
     
    blue68f100, Jan 6, 2007
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    Thanks blue...had wpa2 setup but one of the laptops does only wpa. Its working now...
     
    dynot, Jan 7, 2007
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