my broadband comes and goes from my laptop what can I do about it?

Question

Sometimes there is no problem and at other times the broadband comes and goes over and over again. I remove the hardware safely when told to and then its fine for a while

Answer 1

u r having a problem called the problem of frequent disconnection....

this happens when either modem or the network card is not working properly...this can also be a problem from the ISP's side....try geting some help from the internet service provider...]

if everythings ok from his side then try uninstalling and installing again the network card....
if this also doesnt work try unintalling and installing the modem.....

this should correct any problem u r facing.....

Answer 2

You don't say how you are connecting to the internet .is it wirelessly via a pcmcia card or wired from an external USB modem. If it's the latter then there a good chance that your modem is not very good at holding onto what could be a weak signal. Borrow another modem made by another manufacturer (preferably not sagem, they are notorious for dropping signal, preferably a fujitsu which are very good at holding a signal).
If it's the former look to see if someone else is not "piggy backing"/using your wireless connection.

Answer 3

Are you using a WiFi connection, if so it is probably due to interference from cordless phones. I work at home, and if my neighbours phone goes off, my signal drops.

My solution was to get a high gain directional aerial. Simple ones are available for £15 from Maplins, or quite fancy ones from various web sources.

Answer 4

What hardware are you removing? Do you mean software?
I'd ring your ISP first &/or your laptop manufacturer. There are known issues between certain mixtures of kit & ISPs eg BT Wi-Fi & HP/COMPAQ.

Answer 5

Dont worry. Its very common.

Answer 6

Call at your server and complain.

Answer 7

Use sellotape. That should stop it.