"Chappy" <martindchap***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have the following setup:
>
> 1)  Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless ADSAL Firewall Router (DG834G)
> 2)  Netgear  54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111)
> 3)  PC Desktop with Windows XP Professional SP2
>
> This setup was working without any problems until 4 weeks ago but I often
> lose both wireless and internet connection.  It takes upto 10 seconds to
> return but is very frustrating.
>
> I have de-installed and re-installed all necessary software in an attempt
> to
> fix the problem but to no avail.
>
> My network is using Channel 11 (G), with WEP security and Mode Access
> Point.
> I have three other networks in range - but have no idea who owns them.
>
> These other networks are:
>
> 1)  Network A using Channel 6 (G), with WEP security and Mode Access Point
> 2)  Network A  using Channel 6 (B), with WEP security and Mode Access
> Point
> 3)  Network B using Channel 11(B), with WEP security and Mode Access.
>
> Is it possible that one of these other networks is causing some
> interference
> which causes me to lose the Internet / Wireless connection?  If this is so
> what can be done to overcome the problem?
>
> If interference is not the problem does anyone have any idea what it is
> and
> how it can be fixed?
>
> Many Thanks
> Chappy

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

> Hi
> Since the others are on channels 6 and 11, switch your system to channel 1
> and see what happens.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Chappy" <martindchap***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6FF2F21F-AA85-4DC6-8BB9-151EADEBD93E@microsoft.com...
> >I have the following setup:
> >
> > 1)  Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless ADSAL Firewall Router (DG834G)
> > 2)  Netgear  54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111)
> > 3)  PC Desktop with Windows XP Professional SP2
> >
> > This setup was working without any problems until 4 weeks ago but now I often
> > lose both wireless and internet connection.  It takes upto 10 seconds to
> > return but is very frustrating.
> >
> > I have de-installed and re-installed all necessary software in an attempt
> > to
> > fix the problem but to no avail.
> >
> > My network is using Channel 11 (G), with WEP security and Mode Access
> > Point.
> > I have three other networks in range - but have no idea who owns them.
> >
> > These other networks are:
> >
> > 1)  Network A using Channel 6 (G), with WEP security and Mode Access Point
> > 2)  Network A  using Channel 6 (B), with WEP security and Mode Access
> > Point
> > 3)  Network B using Channel 11(B), with WEP security and Mode Access.
> >
> > Is it possible that one of these other networks is causing some
> > interference
> > which causes me to lose the Internet / Wireless connection?  If this is so
> > what can be done to overcome the problem?
> >
> > If interference is not the problem does anyone have any idea what it is
> > and
> > how it can be fixed?
> >
> > Many Thanks
> > Chappy
>
>
>

> Jack
>
> Unfortunately this made the problem worse.  Is there anything else that you
> could advise.
>
> Thanks
> Chappy
>
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
>
>> Hi
>> Since the others are on channels 6 and 11, switch your system to channel 1
>> and see what happens.
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>> "Chappy" <martindchap***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:6FF2F21F-AA85-4DC6-8BB9-151EADEBD93E@microsoft.com...
>>> I have the following setup:
>>>
>>> 1)  Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless ADSAL Firewall Router (DG834G)
>>> 2)  Netgear  54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111)
>>> 3)  PC Desktop with Windows XP Professional SP2
>>>
>>> This setup was working without any problems until 4 weeks ago but now I often
>>> lose both wireless and internet connection.  It takes upto 10 seconds to
>>> return but is very frustrating.
>>>
>>> I have de-installed and re-installed all necessary software in an attempt
>>> to
>>> fix the problem but to no avail.
>>>
>>> My network is using Channel 11 (G), with WEP security and Mode Access
>>> Point.
>>> I have three other networks in range - but have no idea who owns them.
>>>
>>> These other networks are:
>>>
>>> 1)  Network A using Channel 6 (G), with WEP security and Mode Access Point
>>> 2)  Network A  using Channel 6 (B), with WEP security and Mode Access
>>> Point
>>> 3)  Network B using Channel 11(B), with WEP security and Mode Access.
>>>
>>> Is it possible that one of these other networks is causing some
>>> interference
>>> which causes me to lose the Internet / Wireless connection?  If this is so
>>> what can be done to overcome the problem?
>>>
>>> If interference is not the problem does anyone have any idea what it is
>>> and
>>> how it can be fixed?
>>>
>>> Many Thanks
>>> Chappy
>>
>>