Wireless connection constantly needs to be repaired

quad_red

Hey guys,

Set up a wireless network in my folks house using a Belkin wireless G USB network adaptor.

But I've got a problem I can't figure out. After a few mins surfing no web page will load anymore. But the windows status monitor reports that the connection is still active with excellent reception etc.

The only way to continue using the net is to 'repair connection'.

What's going on? I've tried updating drivers etc. but nothing works

Karoma

re: current setup:
What model card? What driver version?
Operating System? Vista by any chance?
Static or dynamic IP?
WEP/WPA?
MAC filtering?

quad_red

Karoma wrote: »

re: current setup:
What model card? What driver version?
Operating System? Vista by any chance?
Static or dynamic IP?
WEP/WPA?
MAC filtering?

Hey Karoma,
Cheers for the help!! Should've given more details!

Using XP SP2, fully updated.

USB wireless adaptor is a Belkin 802.11g-125HSM F507051

Driver version 5.1.40.40803

The system obtains an IP address automatically (which means it's set to dynamic, yes?)

According to the settings, security is set to TKIP encryption (which means WPA according to a google there. I set it up with a passphrase under WPA).

I don't know how to check MAC filtering....

quad_red

this is really starting to piss me off.

The connection now needs to be 'repaired' every 4/5 mins.

Cal

Try setting to static IP and a set channel (not auto). I've seen perfectly good network cards fail to work on a certain PC regardless of the OS or settings. You may end up just having to try a different wireless adapter.

Cal.

irlrobins

Cal wrote: »

You may end up just having to try a different wireless adapter.

Yep, espec since your current one is a Belkin. Complete crap I've found.

Karoma

Forgot about this thread. Sorry.

I'd go Cal and irlrobins on this one. My Belkin PCI does similar with Vista. Don't bother with their support. One thing you could check for is interference (It's unlikely to be the problem here, but worth a shot). Download NetStumbler and run it and see if there are other wifi networks using the same or +/- 2 channels + check the real reception. You could also test the setup without any security (No WPA) just to see.

FusionNet

This is a long shot but ive had this issue on tons of networks. Just make sure that in the properties of the card that the "power save" mode is un checked. On these devices sometimes they allow the PC to power off cards etc that havent been used for a period. As i say long shot but worth a look..

quad_red

Cheers guys.

Feel a bit guilty cos I set it up for my folks and they get stressed when anything goes wrong.

Go it in Harvey Norman and all they had were belkin. What make would you recommend?

irlrobins

Linksys, Dlink and Netgear are all good in my experience. Me personal favourite would be Linksys.

Cal

I concur with Irlrobins. But if you really want to be sure, google the chipset of the Belkin one and just be sure to get a unit with a different chipset.

Cal.

Wcool

he guys, could it be the same as this thread?
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055208387

If so, change the channel, it might help (you have 11 channels)

Long shot as well