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    5920G Internet problems, streaming in particular

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Deccy J, Jul 27, 2008.

  1. Deccy J

    Deccy J Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK so my connection manager is always reading 99% connection to my wireless router.

    But:
    - It disconnects regularly & then reconnects straight after
    - Streams youtube, apple trailers etc very slowly, sometimes not at all

    Is there anything I can do with the connection manager? Change the Internet options maybe?


    My PS3 streams better than this laptop at the mo! :(
     
    Deccy J, Jul 27, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Which wireless card and drivers..??
     
    Andy, Jul 27, 2008
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  3. Deccy J

    Deccy J Notebook Enthusiast

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    Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

    Driver: 11.1.0.86

    cheers
     
    Deccy J, Jul 27, 2008
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  4. bigspin

    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    Try to update your Intel WiFi Drivers first & set transmitting power to 100%
     
    bigspin, Jul 27, 2008
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  5. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    when the connection drops, take a look in the event logs.
    on my laptop it just kept showing windows zero config
    was the problem in the logs.
    i now use my cards software Broadcom and have switched off windows zero config in services.
    just another way of stopping windows playing with your conection :D
    Phil :D

    Alright Bigspin haven't seen you around here for sometime.

    all ok mate ?
     
    hoggie, Jul 27, 2008
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  6. Deccy J

    Deccy J Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok goin well so far!

    Thanks fellas!
     
    Deccy J, Jul 27, 2008
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  7. bigspin

    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    No! have IELTS exam 9th Aug.Getting ready for it. I got offer from LSC UK & want IELTS to apply for UK Student VISA :D
     
    bigspin, Jul 27, 2008
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  8. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    let us know if you get over here mate, we can go for a beer :D

    good luck with the exam mate
     
    hoggie, Jul 27, 2008
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    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    Sure ! That's cool welcome for me :D
     
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    qwertymz Notebook Guru

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    Very off-topic but good luck with your exam! I used to be a TEFL teacher (well, guess I'm still qualified) so I know how nerve-wrecking language exams can be, especially if carreer opportunities depend on them! :D
     
    qwertymz, Jul 29, 2008
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  11. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    turn power save mode off in the advanced settings for the wifi card.
    do you use a screen saver ?
    just had a friend round my house who was having trouble.
    his screen saver when it came on was shutting down his connection every 2mins lol
     
    hoggie, Jul 29, 2008
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  12. bigozone

    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    excuse me,,, i can't read all these posts due to the paper on my tounge...

    but did anyone suggest changing your ROUTER's BROADCAST CHANNEL,,

    maybe to 1, 3, or 11... since most people leave thiers at the default of channel 6 you may be fighting for airwaves on a crowded frequency!!
     
    bigozone, Jul 29, 2008
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