My laptop connects to the internet no problem, then the internet will just spontaneously stop working. At first, I thought it was the modem/router, but after recent tests I’ve found out that it is my wireless adapter.
I get a “limited access” sign on my connection. Turning the wireless button on and off doesn’t work. Disabling and enabling in device manager doesn’t work. De-installation and re-installation doesn’t work either. The only remedy I have is a reboot of Windows and hey presto, everything is fine again.
My laptop is a Toshiba Satellite and it runs Windows 7.
Help me Obi-Wan, you’re my only help.
What sort of network card is installed in the laptop - there are some notoriously poor wifi cards (including some from Intel) that are really bad for locking up. I had to switch my wifes laptop to Linux to deal with her wifi issues.
Si
Its an Intel 3945ABG wireless adapter.
Is it crap?
Try this. Otherwise, check the driver settings (from the Control Panel or Network Settings) and disable the checkbox that says Allow Windows to power this device down to save battery (or something like that). Maybe set the power management to Maximum Power use, to prevent the wifi card from being put to sleep).
Si
Si, you are a gentleman and a scholar. I shall try this tonight and report how I get on.
Much appreciated.
Interesting. I’ve had problems with my home setup and figured I had a bum router (still might). Try the settings under Manage My computer, Device Manager, Network Devices, your adapter. I found a setting under there that indicates Power Management and Roaming Aggressiveness. I’ll have to see if these help.