Unstable/failing wireless internet connection

geomur · 06-21-2008, 05:48 AM

Hi Folks, my wireless internet connection keeps dropping out. I have a KV8 mobo PC runing XP, IE, zyxel g-260 usb adapter conecting to a cable router. PC initially connects, then connection slows to a crawl, then fails. XP 'Network Repair' option works only briefly. I have done an xp repair reinstall, reinstalled the zyxel driver and looked at every menu option I can think of. The network settings are LAN with 'auto detect' on.

Please, can anyone help me diagnose this? Incidentally, another (XP) PC and a linux laptop all connect to the same router fine.

Many thanks for any suggestions!

Geoff

johnwill · 06-23-2008, 08:13 AM

I'd suggest a real PCI NIC, not a USB connected one. USB connected networking has given me lots of problems over the years.

geomur · 06-23-2008, 01:36 PM

Many thanks for your reply. I feel a bit dim not checking this before, but it seems that the affected PC was just out of range of the wireless (even though the adapter software was still indicating a good link). Moving the wifi access point closer to the PC has cured the glitch. Doooh!

johnwill · 06-24-2008, 04:15 PM

Well, that's another solution.

06-21-2008, 05:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
geomur Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 OS: win98se	Unstable/failing wireless internet connection Hi Folks, my wireless internet connection keeps dropping out. I have a KV8 mobo PC runing XP, IE, zyxel g-260 usb adapter conecting to a cable router. PC initially connects, then connection slows to a crawl, then fails. XP 'Network Repair' option works only briefly. I have done an xp repair reinstall, reinstalled the zyxel driver and looked at every menu option I can think of. The network settings are LAN with 'auto detect' on. Please, can anyone help me diagnose this? Incidentally, another (XP) PC and a linux laptop all connect to the same router fine. Many thanks for any suggestions! Geoff

06-23-2008, 08:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Unstable/failing wireless internet connection I'd suggest a real PCI NIC, not a USB connected one. USB connected networking has given me lots of problems over the years. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

06-23-2008, 01:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
geomur Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 OS: win98se	Re: Unstable/failing wireless internet connection Many thanks for your reply. I feel a bit dim not checking this before, but it seems that the affected PC was just out of range of the wireless (even though the adapter software was still indicating a good link). Moving the wifi access point closer to the PC has cured the glitch. Doooh!

06-24-2008, 04:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Unstable/failing wireless internet connection Well, that's another solution. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience