Loss of IE Connectivity

i have searched the forums and can't find an answer for this. i have a comp. running xp pro and is talking to my cable modem via linksys wireless-g router that is two floors away. my signal strength is always good and normally i have no problems getting on the net. if i log off the net and leave this station for 1-2 hours and then come back and try to access the net, i can't. i'm not able to access any webpage unless i restart the comp. i have disabled and re-enabled my wireless nic card, even though it shows good connectivity, to no avail. i have checked internet options to the best of my ability. seems strange that all works perfectly, and fast i might add, until comp. is idle for a while. as always, any input is appreciated.

 

When that happens try recycling the wireless router, by unplugging the power cord for a few seconds, then plug it back in.

 

It almost sounds like the wireless card is going into power save mode (when idle).

Maybe even check wireless nic card's driver properties for power save mode, or maybe try setting control panel>power options to always on (if it isn't already).

 

have recycled router in past, no change. have to reboot comp. checked nic for power save mode, it is off. computer is not set for any sort of standby or hibernation. not the end of the world, just annoying.

 

Chances are you losing connection with the router so your connection is completely dropped.

 

Came across this see if this applys to you --recommended unchecking the "Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network". Voila! I've been connected continuously ever since.

I bought my WRT54G and WPC54G back in Jan/Feb. I had a wired Linksys 4-port router for YEARS and it was a SOLID performer.

Setup for the WRT54G required some aches and pains. Granted they tell you right on the box that it is based on draft protocols, but I would have straightened a few problems myself with clearer communication or documentation from Linksys. Registration for this product should include subscription to a technical e-mail list notifying users of firmware and driver updates as well as the lates technical articles and an 802.11g ratification update. I don't mind that the product is based on "draft" protocols, but proactively notify me about updates! You can even use the .NET Alerts to IM me about new firmware!

It was after I performed a firmware upgrade that I started to encounter problems maintaining a connection with the router. I upgraded to enable the SocketCom 802.11b CF NIC for my iPAQ to use the WRT54G. The upgrade is mandatory for many 802.11b devices to hear the WRT54G and I believe it's the standard shipping firmware now.

Anyways, after I upgraded, my WPC54G started dropping connection every 4-5 minutes. I could manually force XP to reconnect only to find myself disconnected 4-5 minutes later. It was HIGHLY annoying and made the wireless useless.

I just got off the phone with LinkSys support (yes, at 2am EST Wednesday and a 1-800 number!) and they recommended unchecking the "Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network". Voila! I've been connected continuously ever since.


Other than this annoyance, I have been very happy with Linksys hardware. It gets the job done and is rock solid once you get it up and running. I can't remember the last time I had to reset any LinkSys router.

I recommend that everyone do a security lock-down on their wireless hardware. Disable SSID broadcast, enable 128-bit WEP, and refrain from enabling remote administration.

 

sometimes i have the same problem with the same models - however only when im download on a p2p program (probably cause im maxing my ip address!! lol)

anyways, what i found out is that phones that are 2.4 ghz and higher can mess up the signals. also, interference from walls and more can be a problem (try to position them in a direct path)

the other recommendation: unplug the usb and plug back in to computer - i know it's annoying but it works