"bing" wrote:

> Hi! I have 3 laptop which is wireless connection and 1 desktop wire
> connedtion in my home networking. My problem is the internet connection
> always lost. 4 computers work for sometimes then it suddenly lost the
> connection. I have to shutdown my modem (speedStream) and router ( Belkins)
> for reconnection to the internet. I tried changing my cable from modem to
> router and I also tried moving my router near the window but same problem.
> any idea please.

"Chinatown" <Chinat***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:63BBEBD7-FA2A-4E95-9664-C845EDB1A6B6@microsoft.com...
> Not suppose to place router near windows.  Half of the signals go outside.
> Try centering the router middle of the house or at least near the door
> (fewer
> walls).
>
> Ensure the following:
>
> The router is off the floor.
> Firmware for router is up to date.
> Try changing the channels: 6 or 11
> No Cordless phone (same frequency) - definitely will drop signal.
> Isn't SpeedSteam a DSL modem?  If so, make sure all phones have filters
> connected.
>
>
> "bing" wrote:
>
>> Hi! I have 3 laptop which is wireless connection and 1 desktop wire
>> connedtion in my home networking. My problem is the internet connection
>> always lost. 4 computers work for sometimes then it suddenly lost the
>> connection. I have to shutdown my modem (speedStream) and router (
>> Belkins)
>> for reconnection to the internet. I tried changing my cable from modem to
>> router and I also tried moving my router near the window but same
>> problem.
>> any idea please.

"RalfG" wrote:

> Losing signal through windows wouldn't matter. Radio waves go out from the
> antenna in all directions through solid walls too, except metal. All of the
> signal except direct lines from router to computers' WLAN antennas is lost
> anyway. Reflection from walls (some paints, metal components) is more
> important. You don't want reflected signals coming back to the router as
> interference. No windows near my computer and my WLAN adapter is below
> ground level but I still recieve signals from routers located in other homes
> nearby.
>
> If  there are other WLANs nearby your computers could be trying to connect
> to those periodically instead of your own network. Set up your WLAN with a
> unique SSID and make sure that on each computer only your own wireless
> network is set for automatic connection. Also on each computer set them to
> connect only to infrastructure networks.  Try setting your router to use
> channel 1 or 11 rather than the default or automatic channel select.
>
> Check your router logs to see what is happening there. If there are a lot of
> bad data or attacks being registered, frequent reconnects to your ISP, or
> spontaneous reboots, you may need to make changes. Update the router
> firmware if a newer version is available (do this via a hardwire connection,
> not wireless). If the router reports the addresses of computers that
> repeatedly send bad data or attacks see if your router allows blocking those
> addresses. Make sure some sort of security protocol is being used, at least
> WEP preferably WPA-PSK.
>
>  Limit the number of connections being opened by P2P programs. Many routers
> cannot cope with them unless you do. If the situation doesn't settle down,
> stop using any P2P or IRC software for a few days and see if your connection
> stabilizes.
>
>
>
> "Chinatown" <Chinat***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:63BBEBD7-FA2A-4E95-9664-C845EDB1A6B6@microsoft.com...
> > Not suppose to place router near windows.  Half of the signals go outside.
> > Try centering the router middle of the house or at least near the door
> > (fewer
> > walls).
> >
> > Ensure the following:
> >
> > The router is off the floor.
> > Firmware for router is up to date.
> > Try changing the channels: 6 or 11
> > No Cordless phone (same frequency) - definitely will drop signal.
> > Isn't SpeedSteam a DSL modem?  If so, make sure all phones have filters
> > connected.
> >
> >
> > "bing" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi! I have 3 laptop which is wireless connection and 1 desktop wire
> >> connedtion in my home networking. My problem is the internet connection
> >> always lost. 4 computers work for sometimes then it suddenly lost the
> >> connection. I have to shutdown my modem (speedStream) and router (
> >> Belkins)
> >> for reconnection to the internet. I tried changing my cable from modem to
> >> router and I also tried moving my router near the window but same
> >> problem.
> >> any idea please.
>
>
>

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:12:05 -0800, bing <b***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi! I have 3 laptop which is wireless connection and 1 desktop wire
> >connedtion in my home networking. My problem is the internet connection
> >always lost. 4 computers work for sometimes then it suddenly lost the
> >connection. I have to shutdown my modem (speedStream) and router ( Belkins)
> >for reconnection to the internet. I tried changing my cable from modem to
> >router and I also tried moving my router near the window but same problem.
> >any idea please.
>
> Use PingPlotter (on one computer), and NetStumbler (on another) and see what's
> happening when you lose the Internet connection.  Where is connection lost -
> between your computers and the router?  The router and the modem?  Or your ISP
> service somewhere?  Maybe interference in your home?
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/09/diagnosing-network-problems-using.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/09/diagnosing-network-problems-using.html
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/06/analyse-your-wifi-environment.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/06/analyse-your-wifi-environment.html
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/wifi-will-never-be-as-fast-as-ethernet.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/wifi-will-never-be-as-fast-as-ethernet.html
>
> But diagnose the problem.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
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>