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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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Ok guys i seem to be experiencing problems with my wireless setup and i need some advice. I dont know TOO much about it but i know enough on how to hook it up...Here's my setup

Linksys Wireless 102.11B Router
Motorolla 102.11G USB Wireless Adapter.

Ok so the wireless card and the router are about 2 feet from each other. It seems like from time to time it'll connect and then it'll drop the signal and wont pick it back up unless i disconnect the USB thing and reset the router. Now i thought the USB device might be bad so i went and tried another one since i bought 2 of them. Well they both are giving me the same problem. It wil be connected fine...then i'll notice the signal fading then all of a sudden it'll drop and then tell me that it cant pick up an IP address. The wireless card is compatible with my router since it says also can be used on 102.11B. If anybody can shed some light on what can be the problem it'll be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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no flucking clue man :hs:

are you sure its not the internet connection itself?
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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Try updating your firmware for the router.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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Ight im gonna try the firmware update now...let's see what happens
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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I used to have the same problem, but then we got a new router and a new cable modem, so all is well now. Sorry I couldn't help. Try connecting directly up to the router and see if it still does that. If it does, then connect right to the modem.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MarshyTheKid
I used to have the same problem, but then we got a new router and a new cable modem, so all is well now. Sorry I couldn't help. Try connecting directly up to the router and see if it still does that. If it does, then connect right to the modem.

I never have a problem when i connect through a wire to the modem....but when i go wirelessly it gives me this problem from time to time
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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what the hell is 102.11?



anyway... there's a setting somewhere about credentials or something. make sure that's not checked. i forget what it's called.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by IluvJae
I never have a problem when i connect through a wire to the modem....but when i go wirelessly it gives me this problem from time to time
Try wire to the router and see what happens..
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by MarshyTheKid
Try wire to the router and see what happens..

Yea wire to the router and theres no problems.....i can stay on forever....but the wireless will just drop and wont connect. Rob i'll try looking for that credentials crap
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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right-click on the wireless icon in the taskbar>>>>>view available wireless networks>>>advanced

make sure your wireless device is at the top of the list or it will always try to connect to the one @ the top first, even if yours has a stronger signal

my .....hope that helps
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