laptop internet access

Sebby · Feb 08, 2009, 11:38:42

Could also be the wireless channel. It's worth trying some others. 1, 6 and 11 are usually the best.

Baz · Feb 08, 2009, 11:43:57

set at channel 11 Sebby, always been ok on that.its booted up and found the connection ok but it seems to rake a long time to do so. I am right next to the router at the minute though. will move away and try it. there seems to be lots of HD activity when I boot up until it finds the connection, this is from a boot up with the wireless switch already on.

Sebby · Feb 08, 2009, 11:45:15

I'd still try changing channel, Baz.

Baz · Feb 08, 2009, 11:45:59

I think i need to have a look through it and sort out whats running and checking. someone mentioned before about sys restore and other stuff running more than needed, just seen that windows defender was out of date so it may have been checking that

Baz · Feb 08, 2009, 11:47:23

whys that Sebby. could the other channels be better and maybe unused. Why was the default set at 11. Is the change just in router settings or needed in laptops too.

Sebby · Feb 08, 2009, 11:48:49

There could be something interferring with that channel... A phone, a neighbour's wireless, etc.

Baz · Feb 08, 2009, 11:57:27

ah right. will try that as my next option then. thanks

Simon · Feb 08, 2009, 12:24:37

Quotethere seems to be lots of HD activity when I boot up until it finds the connection

Have you tried running a virus / spyware scan? It's a long shot, but I just wondered if something was trying to 'interfere' with your network settings.

Baz · Feb 08, 2009, 12:26:37

I havent actually Simon.should have done that first really

well its the wifes laptop and she wont have let me install any software to do that yet any way, apart from AV which is on. will do that now thanks for the reminder

Steve · Feb 08, 2009, 12:32:37

http://www.fixya.com/support/t1434322-wifi_unable_connect_maintain_connection

Perhaps re checking the router firmware is up to date it's worth a shot as well although you did say it was earlier

This may be the latest version if I recall your router correctly http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/934

Baz · Feb 08, 2009, 12:38:40

Thanks Steve. the router firmware is current and I have just installed the latest driver for the laptop so will see how it goes.Just looking at that first link from you, is it best to let windows find the driver updates or go to the manufactures site

Steve · Feb 08, 2009, 12:42:56

I would suggest probably best to use the latest version where ever that is. One would presume that the version on the laptop manufacturers website has been tested with their product or is that too much to ask.