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    new guy needs help

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by moron66, Sep 25, 2010.

  1. moron66

    moron66 Newbie

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    I just got back in the forum and have a question. Got a Inspiron laptop hooked to Belkin wireless. If I leave the laptop for an hour or so I have to reconnect to router when I get back to the computer.
    Is this normal or can I get it to stay connected as long as I want.
    Thanks
     
    moron66, Sep 25, 2010
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  2. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    You either have a problem with your wireless card, or router... What I recommend is reinstall your wireless driver and see if that works.

    What Dell Inspiron do you have? and also, what Belkin router do you have?
     
    Joel, Sep 25, 2010
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    Robin24k Notebook Deity

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    Are you running on battery power or AC? Check the power management settings for the WLAN driver, it might be shutting off to save power.
     
    Robin24k, Sep 26, 2010
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