Drops connection and does not allways connect

[stevener11]

Hello,  One of my computers is a 5 year old HP All-In-One running Vista with a internal Wireless Card.  I have a Netgear N router that connects to a cable modem.  The HP looses the connection.  On
reboot, it sometimes connects.  When I go to Network Places and click on Connect, I receive an Alert Box that asks me to Connect the Cat 5 Cable.  All the other Wireless items  in my home connect just great.  The HP is only 20 Feet Away.  Do I need a new Wireless Network Card and is their a way to test the one in the HP?  Thanks

[joe3fl]

If you are using wireless only you should disable the wired adapter in device manager. However at 20 feet away maybe you should just run a cable and get better speeds than wireless, if possible. As for the wireless card I an inclined to think that is the problem if other wireless devices work fine. You can always buy one and try it for a few days. Most stores allow hardware to be returned within 14 to 30 days so if that doesn't fix the problem you can take it back.

[stevener11]

Thanks.