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    DV5t constantly losing internet connection

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Liux43, Nov 28, 2008.

  1. Liux43

    Liux43 Notebook Enthusiast

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    When i use my dv5t i often lose connection to any wireless internet i'm connected to. I would be connected to the internet, then lose it, then re-connect again a few min later.. and this goes on throughout the day. Sometimes i'm not able to re-connect and have to manually connect back. The other laptops accessing the same router/internet don't have my problem. I'm pretty sure that all my drivers are updated, along with windows update. Is there anything else I can do to help fix this issue?
     
    Liux43, Nov 28, 2008
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    Liux43 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ?..i also just ran verizon's Fios internet fix. didn't work
     
    Liux43, Nov 29, 2008
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    what is your wireless card?
     
    algram, Nov 29, 2008
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    5100 agn..........
     
    Liux43, Nov 29, 2008
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    Well I would go ahead and uninstall and reinstall drivers if you haven't already. I would then check to see if all the hardware has a good connection. There should be a service manual that will give you a script on how to check cables for your nic card.
     
    dougjr, Nov 29, 2008
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    I've got the same problem, and I've got an Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini card with Bluetooth.
     
    Imperfect1, Nov 29, 2008
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    in forum's hardware section the 5100 agn card is reported to have connection issues by some users you've mentioned.
     
    algram, Nov 30, 2008
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    Go into device manager
    Open up network adapters
    Right click on "Intel(R) WiFI Link 5100 AGN" and select "properties".
    Go to the Power Management tab
    Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power"
    Click OK

    That fixed it for me.
     
    monroe0, Dec 23, 2008
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