Problem with USB wireless internet adapter

gonebyfar · 07-21-2008, 07:46 AM

When using my usb adapter to access the internet using wireless after a few hours when left to download it disconnects from the internet for no apparent reason. I have tried updating the driver but this has no affect. I was wondering if there were any settings that could make my adapter do this ? I am currently using windows vista SP1.

Thanks in advance

johnwill · 07-22-2008, 07:07 AM

You might look at the power saving configuration. Many adapters will disconnect if the machine goes into standby. While they're supposed to connect when you come out of standby, that assumes the drivers are correctly written. If possible, change the power characteristics for the networking to not save power in standby.

07-21-2008, 07:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
gonebyfar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 8 OS: windows vista SP1	Problem with USB wireless internet adapter When using my usb adapter to access the internet using wireless after a few hours when left to download it disconnects from the internet for no apparent reason. I have tried updating the driver but this has no affect. I was wondering if there were any settings that could make my adapter do this ? I am currently using windows vista SP1. Thanks in advance

07-22-2008, 07:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 29,443 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Problem with USB wireless internet adapter You might look at the power saving configuration. Many adapters will disconnect if the machine goes into standby. While they're supposed to connect when you come out of standby, that assumes the drivers are correctly written. If possible, change the power characteristics for the networking to not save power in standby. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience