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Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: brett74 on July 19, 2008, 11:10:51 AM

Title: wireless keeps cutting out
Post by: brett74 on July 19, 2008, 11:10:51 AM

I have a linksys wireless router and 2 pcs both run xp home the router is a wr54tg and on the second computer it's using a linksys usb wireless adapter the one that is using the adapter is almost always losing a connection to the internet. Should I get a pci wireless card or something? both computers are compaqs

Title: Re: wireless keeps cutting out
Post by: drmsucks on July 19, 2008, 12:52:36 PM

I've had good luck with Linksys wireless USB adapters.

How far away from the router is the computer? Is the signal going through walls or other obstructions? What wireless spec - B, G, N? What signal strength/condition does the computer show? Are you using Linksys software or Windows to configure the adapter?

Title: Re: wireless keeps cutting out
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 19, 2008, 03:21:29 PM

Also, can you try that adapter on another computer to make sure it isn't faulty hardware?

Title: Re: wireless keeps cutting out
Post by: brett74 on July 20, 2008, 04:39:03 AM

it's wireless g and it's only going thru one wall and the signal strength is very good to almost excellent.

Title: Re: wireless keeps cutting out
Post by: drmsucks on July 20, 2008, 10:29:07 AM

Quote from: drmsucks on July 19, 2008, 12:52:36 PM

Are you using Linksys software or Windows to configure the adapter?

Are you able to direct wire to the router? Same thing?

How about if you direct wire to the modem?

Title: Re: wireless keeps cutting out
Post by: brett74 on July 20, 2008, 07:46:21 PM

i'm using the linksys software i haven't tried connecting pc directly to the router yet

Title: Re: wireless keeps cutting out
Post by: drmsucks on July 20, 2008, 09:04:54 PM

Quote from: brett74 on July 20, 2008, 07:46:21 PM

i'm using the linksys software i haven't tried connecting pc directly to the router yet

Okay. Post back when you try the direct connections.

Forgot to ask before, is this a new problem? Did the setup ever work to your satisfaction?