My wireless network keeps disconnecting and trying to reconnect, usually it takes about 2 minutes for it to get back online.. this happens every 5 minutes or so, and it is driving me crazy!
2007-03-28 08:41:03 · 3 answers · asked by Foxtrot 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
EDIT: I do not have a cordless phone, by the way..
2007-03-28 10:52:29 · update #1
It could be interference. Most wireless routers default to channel 1, 6 or 11, so if there are other networks nearby they could be interfering. Cordless phones usually start at channel 1 and switch channels to get a better signal if necessary. Microwave ovens put out interference mostly on channels 7-11. If the disconnects happen when the phone or microwave is used or when people get home from work, that's a clue. I find channel 4 works well in most cases. And remember to change the default SSID and router password and enable WPA encryption on your network.
2007-03-28 09:59:11 · answer #1 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're on a wireless channel that is conflicting with something else (like a home phone). Change channels on the wireless router and your wireless NIC until you come up with one that doesn't disconnect.
2007-03-28 15:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just to add something to the previous answer, try installing Netstumbler on your laptop. It will tell you exactly which channels are in use. Between 1, 6, and 11, choose a channel that is not in use.
2007-03-28 15:51:21 · answer #3 · answered by emmittnervend 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋