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    acer 5920 wireless problem

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by andythrill, Nov 16, 2007.

  1. andythrill

    andythrill Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi guys,for some reason when im connected to sky broadband(uk) my connection seems to disconnect constantly,the only way i can get a constant connection is if i use the mains lead,as soon as i unplug the mains it starts disconnecting again.ive updated drivers and checked power management and all seems ok,can anybody please help ild like to use my broadband with the laptop battery occasionaly to do away with all the wires$,could it be that ive installed the desktop driver? :confused:
     
    andythrill, Nov 16, 2007
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    Bob1974 Newbie

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    If you go into power options, and advanced settings for whatever plan you use, make sure the settings for Wireless Adapter Settings>Power Saving Mode is set to Maximum Performance on battery.

    I have set to maximum wireless performance for every plan, whether plugged in or on battery, as it seems to cause disconnects if its in any kind of power saving state.
     
    Bob1974, Nov 17, 2007
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    nic. Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeap, if you are running your notebook at power saver mode. Wireless performance is set to maximum power saving on battery which kill the performance and reliability of wireless connection a lot!
     
    nic., Nov 17, 2007
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    andythrill Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks guys i really think that might have done the trick,you guys are ace
     
    andythrill, Nov 17, 2007
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