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  • 21-10-2008 5:10pm
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    by8auj6csd3ioq
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    I am constantly dropping internet connection both when working at pc and especially when it is left idle for a few mins. I am on vista with a standard eircom 2247nwg router and my computer is free of spyware etc according to my many checks.

    I can see the ssids of computers nearby when connecting to internet. Could they be interfering with my connection? Sometimes I get the message 'acquiring ip address' or limited connection before it connects properly


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    CRAIG07
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    im having the exact same problem and cant figure it out its so frustrating !!


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    homer911
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    I have exactly the same problem on BT. Are you on wireless? - sounds like it if you are seeing other routers. Try connecting via cable to see if that fixes the problem. Then try Eircom and ask them to monitor the connection - they will probably tell you the connection to the router doesnt drop.

    In my case cable connection was stable, so I'm going to try a new USB wireless adapter..


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    Spear
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    Kyleigh Purring Simulation wrote: »
    I am constantly dropping internet connection both when working at pc and especially when it is left idle for a few mins. I am on vista with a standard eircom 2247nwg router and my computer is free of spyware etc according to my many checks.

    I can see the ssids of computers nearby when connecting to internet. Could they be interfering with my connection? Sometimes I get the message 'acquiring ip address' or limited connection before it connects properly

    You're using wireless I take it? If so, then all Eircom routers are on channel 7 by default. You should change channel to either 1 or 12 to avoid interference from them.


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    by8auj6csd3ioq
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    Spear wrote: »
    You're using wireless I take it?
    Yes
    If so, then all Eircom routers are on channel 7 by default. You should change channel to either 1 or 12 to avoid interference from them.
    Sure that won't cause me any problems?


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    by8auj6csd3ioq
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    homer911 wrote: »
    Are you on wireless? - sounds like it if you are seeing other routers. Try connecting via cable
    On wireless can't cable as router is downstairs and computers upstairs, don't have a long cable


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    CRAIG07
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    yaa i fixed it !!!!!!!!!!

    i disabled the intel pro wireless thing and then enabled it and now its as good as ever ????

    dont know what was going on , im just glad its back to normal !!!!!


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    by8auj6csd3ioq
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    CRAIG07 wrote: »
    i disabled the intel pro wireless thing and then enabled it
    where is that?


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    CRAIG07
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    ok go to

    1 controle manager
    2 hard wear and sound
    3 device manager
    4 then scroll down and click on 'network adapters'
    5 right click intel pro.....
    6 click disable
    7 enable it again

    hope this helps you out, worked for me :)


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    by8auj6csd3ioq
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    CRAIG07 wrote: »
    ok go to

    1 controle manager
    2 hard wear and sound
    3 device manager
    4 then scroll down and click on 'network adapters'
    5 right click intel pro.....
    6 click disable
    7 enable it again

    hope this helps you out, worked for me :)
    Thanks will try that;)Have done it now we'll see


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