hi all,
cant believe I am typing this, but I think I have come across a bizarre problem.
I have a macbook pro, a new z17, plus a t-series. The Z is a recent acquisition and I have been using infrequently. Recently i started having internet connectivity issues, but I didnt think there was any connection.
I replaced my existing modem/router combo with a new one, but the problems persisted. I then realised the problems have increased in proportion to my use of the Zseries. So, I decided to test my theory. Sure enough, shutting down the Sony fixes the internet connection. Start it up and within 5-30 mins and I usually lose connectivity and it doesnt return until i shut down the Sony.
I am using latest nod32 antivirus with sw firewall enabled on vista.
regardless of modem, I am using an Apple Time Capsule for my wireless connectivity which is obviously the only way to connect the Sony as it doesnt have an rj45 port.
Any thoughts appreciated as I am completely stumped with this one ...
thanks
Tony
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Let me restate this because I am not very clear. When the Sony logs onto the internet, the whole internet/network foes down? or is it only on the sony, and everything else is ok? I believe it is the first, but I just want to make sure. If so, you can always try a linux live cd and connect to the internet to see if its a driver issue. Hope to help, good luck.
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why doesn't your Z have a rj45 port? shouldn't it be on the left hand side near the battery?
or doesn't every Z have this as standard?
anyway my advice would be to strip evreything from the wireless system and run the Z all on its own - if that is possible. i'm curious if you may be having compatability issues between the apple and the pc as well -
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Once you've found your ethernet port, see if you still get problems with your internet. If so, I'm guessing there's a weird PPoE setting in your Z which is confusing the modem. If not, then look to wireless for the source of your woes...
Hope this helps!
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