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Posted on Sep 07, 2008

While connected on the internet (wireless) if we leave the computer idle for few minutes without touching anything it disconnects, and takes some time before we can reconnect again. The screen saver is not set. What could cause the linksys USB to disconnect when not in use? I have to unplug and replug the USB to get it working again.

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It could be a time-out setting that is on the router or a setting inside the computer. It could also be malware that has gotten in and affected certain settings that mess with the internet. Have you noticed any weird things going on with the computer lately?

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