I have a router connected to a PC & laptop but keep having to click repair on both systems?
13 July 2009
Helen B asked:
Laptop is on XP and PC is vista. Router is connected but often looses connection and I have to repair both systems. Any ideas to stop this happening.
Laptop is on XP and PC is vista. Router is connected but often looses connection and I have to repair both systems. Any ideas to stop this happening.
July 16th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
I found that uninstalling the network adapter and reinstalling it helped, but you may want to move closer to the router to get a better signal.
July 19th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Sure it is the router losing the connection? Sounds like the Microsoft operating systems.
July 20th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Clean the computers: ~
Go through a couple of safe mode starts (F8 on bootup). ~
Delete all the deletable temp folders and files C:\Documents and Settings\yourname.folder\Local Settings\temp
Then defrag your disc(s). Finally (or first) scan all with anti virus (recommended 30 trial of Pandasoftware.com).
July 20th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Upgrade your router software by going into manufacturer’s website.
July 21st, 2009 at 10:47 am
Helen I assume you are on wireless. Make sure you have as little obstruction & distance as possible between your router and your pc & laptop. Then turn off your pcs and unplug the power from your router and modem. Check your modem/router area for things like electric fans or halogen lights.
Wait 2 minutes and plug in your modem. Wait until the lights stabilize (about 1 minute).
Then plug in your router and wait until all lights stabilize.
Power up one pc at a time. Make sure there are no electronic devices in and around the pcs.
Obstructions, distance, and interference devices all can mess up wireless connections.
Good Luck
July 22nd, 2009 at 12:10 am
Could you give the deails of the router, internet connections you have , basically the network setup.
The Resons:
1. Not getting internet on the modem.
2. Router not comunicating,firmupgrade etc.
etc.
Give a brief description of what repair you did on both systems.