I have set up my wireless netwrok, but one of my computers constantly keeps getting disconnected? Any advice?

Question

I recently set up my home network. It works fine on 2 of my other computers, yet when I go to my sons computer it constantly keeps disconnecting, is there anything that I should be doing?

Answer 1

Is it further away from the router/access point or are there more walls? It could be a weak signal, try moving the wireless adapter or access point (or repositioning their antennas) or seeing if yours has a transmit power adjustment.

Is there a cordless phone, or cell phone, nearby? Our 2.4Ghz cordless phone caused the adapter to disconnect every time it was in use. My nephew's cell phone causes periodic disconnections when it contacts the local cell - even when no one's talking on it.

Answer 2

This is not easily answered as it could be one of many things.
I would start here
Most service providers give you 2 mac address for your internet connection and one is required for the router. If you had you computers on the internet before you bought the router, then hooked up the router, it will likley have taken one of the mac address. You have only one left to split two ways.
I would call my internet service supplers support line (isp) and ask them to release your mac addresses first and formost.
Most ISP's are willing to walk you through the install.
Furthur
Depending on the make and model, you may have to go into the properties of the router and set it to route ip address.
linksys has a tool
http://www.linksysfix.com/check/HomePage/index.htm?callerID=WS
Dlink support is here
http://support.dlink.com/default.asp?orig=1
or go to your manufactures site under support.
While in are in there, set up the security also, change the name of your router, and create a password for login. If you do not, you alow your neigbors to serf over your connection with any wireless device.Next, be sure your router is set to assign ip dns.address
Basicly, your router sets up a sub network, allowing you to hook up many connections, by splitting one of your IP address.
The more computers you have that have been assigned an ip by your router, the slower the connection...but it is not noticable for most home use situations

When all else fails...wait the 45 minutes for support from your isp.
Phone your service provider as the mac issue I mentioned above is likely the issue.
(Not ip release renew)
Good luck

Answer 3

Check your drivers for your wireless card. If they are incorrect or not up to date, it will cause issues.

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