wireless router problem

VerityJane · 07-16-2007, 01:03 PM

Hi, recently connected a wireless broadband router to a second computer, the first plugged directly to ethernet. Sometimes it works fine but it keeps disconnecting for no reason and slowing down. Its extremely frustrating. Not good with the technical lingo so lamens terms would be greatly appreciated.

Using windows xp. Its a PEAK WIRELESS BROADBAND ROUTER w/ 4 Ports Fast Ethernet Switch. Thanks.

**johnwill** · 07-16-2007, 01:23 PM

Please supply the following info, exact models of the equipment please.

The name of your ISP and country of residence.
Make/model of the broadband modem. If dial-up, please specify.
Make/model of the router (if any).
Connection type, wired, wireless.
Make/model of network card or wireless adapter.
Make/model of your computer (motherboard if home-built).
Version and patch level of Windows, i.e. XP-Home SP2.

VerityJane · 07-16-2007, 01:43 PM

ISP: Virgin Media
Modem: Virgin Media
Router: PEAK wireless broadband router 802.11 g
Connection: wireless
Wireless adapter: 54 Mbps 802.11 b/g Mini Wireless LAN USB2. Adapter
Computer: Microsoft windows xp professional AMD Sempron(tm) 2400+1.67GHz, 448 MB of RAM.

**johnwill** · 07-16-2007, 01:51 PM

I don't see any models there for the router or the modem.

How far away is the wireless workstation from the router? Have you moved it closer to see if that helps? Have you changed the channel on the wireless router to see if that helps?

VerityJane · 07-16-2007, 02:05 PM

Its like 5 meters away. I will try changing the channel.

07-16-2007, 01:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
VerityJane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 9 OS: win xp	wireless router problem Hi, recently connected a wireless broadband router to a second computer, the first plugged directly to ethernet. Sometimes it works fine but it keeps disconnecting for no reason and slowing down. Its extremely frustrating. Not good with the technical lingo so lamens terms would be greatly appreciated. Using windows xp. Its a PEAK WIRELESS BROADBAND ROUTER w/ 4 Ports Fast Ethernet Switch. Thanks.

07-16-2007, 01:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,748 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: wireless router problem Please supply the following info, exact models of the equipment please. The name of your ISP and country of residence. Make/model of the broadband modem. If dial-up, please specify. Make/model of the router (if any). Connection type, wired, wireless. Make/model of network card or wireless adapter. Make/model of your computer (motherboard if home-built). Version and patch level of Windows, i.e. XP-Home SP2. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-16-2007, 01:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
VerityJane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 9 OS: win xp	Re: wireless router problem ISP: Virgin Media Modem: Virgin Media Router: PEAK wireless broadband router 802.11 g Connection: wireless Wireless adapter: 54 Mbps 802.11 b/g Mini Wireless LAN USB2. Adapter Computer: Microsoft windows xp professional AMD Sempron(tm) 2400+1.67GHz, 448 MB of RAM.

07-16-2007, 01:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,748 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: wireless router problem I don't see any models there for the router or the modem. How far away is the wireless workstation from the router? Have you moved it closer to see if that helps? Have you changed the channel on the wireless router to see if that helps? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-16-2007, 02:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
VerityJane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 9 OS: win xp	Re: wireless router problem Its like 5 meters away. I will try changing the channel.