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    Wireless dies with large downloads

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by computernerd, Aug 27, 2007.

  1. computernerd

    computernerd Notebook Consultant

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    Hey, I have a Dell XPS M1330, with Home Premium. My router's a FIOS-issue Actiontec M424 WR.

    For some reason, when I'm using my wireless net connection with my laptop, and I try a large download such as the Google Earth installer, my internet dies and I have to reset my router. Which means both wired and wireless internet connections go out until I reset. Why does this happen? Is it due to some firewall setting, or something on the router?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    computernerd, Aug 27, 2007
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  2. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    I would give my ISP a call.
     
    Reezin14, Aug 29, 2007
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