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Network Connection Gets LostHave an HP s7529n with a builtin wireless adapter (have no idea what
brand) connecting to a Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router. I changed the SSID to somthing unique and I'm no closer than 600 ft to nearest neighbor. Still using default channel. Occasionally, the connection gets lost. Usually happens when system is idle. The wireless icon in the system tray disappears so I can't simply refresh. I usually restart and everything comes back. The s7520n is essentially a laptop MB in a small desktop case with full size peripherals and a 64 bit processor. So I guess the questions are: Why is this happening? Could it have anything to do with power conservation? Is there a fix? If I can't fix it, how can I reestablish the connection without restarting? Are you running the latest drivers, firmware, etc for your wireless hardware
including the WRT54G? Have you tried changing channels to something other than the default. My wife's wireless desktop recently started dropping the wireless connection intermittently. A quick NetStumbler scan revealed that someone else in my immediate neighborhood started using the same channel I was using. Switching to another channel, in my case Channel 9, solved the issue for me... I presume your broadcasting your SSID? You might try turning off any power save options for the laptop wireless hardware as a test also... -- Show quoteHide quoteAl Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking) Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the mutual benefit of all of us... The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights... "JustMe" <7btq2a***@sneakemail.com> wrote in message news:1162810858.656478.105770@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... > Have an HP s7529n with a builtin wireless adapter (have no idea what > brand) connecting to a Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router. I changed the > SSID to somthing unique and I'm no closer than 600 ft to nearest > neighbor. Still using default channel. Occasionally, the connection > gets lost. Usually happens when system is idle. The wireless icon in > the system tray disappears so I can't simply refresh. I usually restart > and everything comes back. The s7520n is essentially a laptop MB in a > small desktop case with full size peripherals and a 64 bit processor. > > So I guess the questions are: > Why is this happening? Could it have anything to do with power > conservation? Is there a fix? If I can't fix it, how can I reestablish > the connection without restarting? > "Sooner Al [MVP]" <Soone***@somewhere.net.invalid> wrote in message I doubt it. Router has been in service as a wired router for two years news:F62D435D-1407-45C2-A213-30DE6423E906@microsoft.com... > Are you running the latest drivers, firmware, etc for your wireless > hardware including the WRT54G? without attention of any kind. > No but I think I ought to do that. I'm pretty rural although there are half > Have you tried changing channels to something other than the default. My > wife's wireless desktop recently started dropping the wireless connection > intermittently. A quick NetStumbler scan revealed that someone else in my > immediate neighborhood started using the same channel I was using. > Switching to another channel, in my case Channel 9, solved the issue for > me.. a dozen homes w/i a half mile radius. > I am> I presume your broadcasting your SSID? > I have to look in to that.> You might try turning off any power save options for the laptop wireless > hardware as a test also... Another consideration I haden't thought of is the wife is a gadget freak. There's a 2.4ghz wireless phone nearby and she has numerous cell phones. Show quoteHide quote > > -- > > Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking) > > Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the > mutual benefit of all of us... > The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no > rights... > > "JustMe" <7btq2a***@sneakemail.com> wrote in message > news:1162810858.656478.105770@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... >> Have an HP s7529n with a builtin wireless adapter (have no idea what >> brand) connecting to a Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router. I changed the >> SSID to somthing unique and I'm no closer than 600 ft to nearest >> neighbor. Still using default channel. Occasionally, the connection >> gets lost. Usually happens when system is idle. The wireless icon in >> the system tray disappears so I can't simply refresh. I usually restart >> and everything comes back. The s7520n is essentially a laptop MB in a >> small desktop case with full size peripherals and a 64 bit processor. >> >> So I guess the questions are: >> Why is this happening? Could it have anything to do with power >> conservation? Is there a fix? If I can't fix it, how can I reestablish >> the connection without restarting? >> > I would suggest that you look at the power saving options on your adapter.
It sounds to me like your computer is turning off the wireless connection. My guess is somewhere there is an option to allow your computer to power down the wireless adapter that is enabled. -- Show quoteHide quoteDavid Hettel Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups. Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers no rights. "JustMe" <7btq2a***@sneakemail.com> wrote in message news:1162810858.656478.105770@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... > Have an HP s7529n with a builtin wireless adapter (have no idea what > brand) connecting to a Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router. I changed the > SSID to somthing unique and I'm no closer than 600 ft to nearest > neighbor. Still using default channel. Occasionally, the connection > gets lost. Usually happens when system is idle. The wireless icon in > the system tray disappears so I can't simply refresh. I usually restart > and everything comes back. The s7520n is essentially a laptop MB in a > small desktop case with full size peripherals and a 64 bit processor. > > So I guess the questions are: > Why is this happening? Could it have anything to do with power > conservation? Is there a fix? If I can't fix it, how can I reestablish > the connection without restarting? > I wasn't aware the adapter itself could power down. I'll have to have a
looksee. What's the easiest way to restart an adapter that disappears from the system tray? Do I have to reinstall it? Show quoteHide quote "David Hettel" <dah***@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:%23I1li9aAHHA.3380@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >I would suggest that you look at the power saving options on your adapter. >It sounds to me like your computer is turning off the wireless connection. >My guess is somewhere there is an option to allow your computer to power >down the wireless adapter that is enabled. > > -- > David Hettel > > Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for > everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed > directly to me in E-mail or news groups. > > Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com > > DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind, > either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability > or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct, > indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, > or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and > confers no rights. > > > "JustMe" <7btq2a***@sneakemail.com> wrote in message > news:1162810858.656478.105770@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... >> Have an HP s7529n with a builtin wireless adapter (have no idea what >> brand) connecting to a Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router. I changed the >> SSID to somthing unique and I'm no closer than 600 ft to nearest >> neighbor. Still using default channel. Occasionally, the connection >> gets lost. Usually happens when system is idle. The wireless icon in >> the system tray disappears so I can't simply refresh. I usually restart >> and everything comes back. The s7520n is essentially a laptop MB in a >> small desktop case with full size peripherals and a 64 bit processor. >> >> So I guess the questions are: >> Why is this happening? Could it have anything to do with power >> conservation? Is there a fix? If I can't fix it, how can I reestablish >> the connection without restarting? >> > > Easiest way to restart would be | Control Panel | Network Connections | Then
right click on the icon. and then chose repair. Or hold down the control key, click on the icon and drag it to the desktop and/or the Quick Launch area. No you don't need to re-install it. Keep the icon in the taskbar, | Right click on an empty part of the taskbar and choose properties | Click "Customize..." on the Taskbar (tab) | Find the icon and under Behavior select "Always show" I noticed that in your other post you state that your wife is a gadget freak, if one of her other gadgets is causing interference it could knock you off the wireless router. I believe that some of the older firmware had problems with renewing a lease when it lost a connection do to interference, so updating the Linksys firmware might prove to be of some help. Once your laptop fails to renew the lease, it would most likely power down the card, removing it from the taskbar. You might have a key press such as Fn F5 that will turn on the card again from this state. -- Show quoteHide quoteDavid Hettel Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups. Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers no rights. "JustMe" <Jus***@Nowhere.Nyet> wrote in message news:VIKdnYPWD9bGRdLYnZ2dnUVZ_qKdnZ2d@comcast.com... >I wasn't aware the adapter itself could power down. I'll have to have a >looksee. What's the easiest way to restart an adapter that disappears from >the system tray? Do I have to reinstall it? > > > "David Hettel" <dah***@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:%23I1li9aAHHA.3380@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>I would suggest that you look at the power saving options on your adapter. >>It sounds to me like your computer is turning off the wireless connection. >>My guess is somewhere there is an option to allow your computer to power >>down the wireless adapter that is enabled. >> >> -- >> David Hettel >> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for >> everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed >> directly to me in E-mail or news groups. >> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com >> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any >> kind, either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, >> reliability or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for >> any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of >> the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in >> this post and confers no rights. >> >> >> "JustMe" <7btq2a***@sneakemail.com> wrote in message >> news:1162810858.656478.105770@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... >>> Have an HP s7529n with a builtin wireless adapter (have no idea what >>> brand) connecting to a Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router. I changed the >>> SSID to somthing unique and I'm no closer than 600 ft to nearest >>> neighbor. Still using default channel. Occasionally, the connection >>> gets lost. Usually happens when system is idle. The wireless icon in >>> the system tray disappears so I can't simply refresh. I usually restart >>> and everything comes back. The s7520n is essentially a laptop MB in a >>> small desktop case with full size peripherals and a 64 bit processor. >>> >>> So I guess the questions are: >>> Why is this happening? Could it have anything to do with power >>> conservation? Is there a fix? If I can't fix it, how can I reestablish >>> the connection without restarting? >>> >> >> > > Hi
Most of the time it is the Wireless Card Power saver. However some laptops plague by this behavior due to their General power saving (idling behavior). If the Laptop is plugged in to charge while working, disable the general power saving (usually there is a separate setting for saving, with or without Battery), and give it a try. If you use it without the charging power connected to, try to "play" with the idle settings, (like leave, the Monitor and Hard Drive going Off but set the CPU to stay On). Be careful and make sure the check that the computer does not overheat if you change the Idle behavior. Jack (MVP-Networking). Show quoteHide quote "JustMe" <7btq2a***@sneakemail.com> wrote in message news:1162810858.656478.105770@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... > Have an HP s7529n with a builtin wireless adapter (have no idea what > brand) connecting to a Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router. I changed the > SSID to somthing unique and I'm no closer than 600 ft to nearest > neighbor. Still using default channel. Occasionally, the connection > gets lost. Usually happens when system is idle. The wireless icon in > the system tray disappears so I can't simply refresh. I usually restart > and everything comes back. The s7520n is essentially a laptop MB in a > small desktop case with full size peripherals and a 64 bit processor. > > So I guess the questions are: > Why is this happening? Could it have anything to do with power > conservation? Is there a fix? If I can't fix it, how can I reestablish > the connection without restarting? > "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <J***@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message I didn't know that. Thought it was all done via MB. I remember folks talking news:OXQzbkbAHHA.4212@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Hi > > Most of the time it is the Wireless Card Power saver. about "wake on lan" several years ago. Is this part of it? How do I restart an adapter when the shortcut disappears from the tray? > It's not really laptop and has no battery to charge. Just uses a laptop MB > However some laptops plague by this behavior due to their General power > saving (idling behavior). > > If the Laptop is plugged in to charge while working, disable the general > power saving (usually there is a separate setting for saving, with or > without Battery), and give it a try. in a small footprint case. > Good Idea.I've never had to do that. Looks like I'd better learn> If you use it without the charging power connected to, try to "play" with > the idle settings, (like leave, the Monitor and Hard Drive going Off but > set the CPU to stay On). Wife also has several Cellphones which might be nearby and a 2.4ghz wireless phone. Guess I need to look into that as well. Show quoteHide quote > > Be careful and make sure the check that the computer does not overheat if > you change the Idle behavior. > > Jack (MVP-Networking). > > > > "JustMe" <7btq2a***@sneakemail.com> wrote in message > news:1162810858.656478.105770@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... >> Have an HP s7529n with a builtin wireless adapter (have no idea what >> brand) connecting to a Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router. I changed the >> SSID to somthing unique and I'm no closer than 600 ft to nearest >> neighbor. Still using default channel. Occasionally, the connection >> gets lost. Usually happens when system is idle. The wireless icon in >> the system tray disappears so I can't simply refresh. I usually restart >> and everything comes back. The s7520n is essentially a laptop MB in a >> small desktop case with full size peripherals and a 64 bit processor. >> >> So I guess the questions are: >> Why is this happening? Could it have anything to do with power >> conservation? Is there a fix? If I can't fix it, how can I reestablish >> the connection without restarting? >> > > 
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