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Posted on Jun 16, 2009

WLAN USB Adapter Working; WLAN Wireless Router Not Working

I've been having problems with my WLAN internet connection during the past couple of days.

Yesterday and today, we turned the computer on first thing in the morning at around 7am, tried to access the internet through the wireless router and found it to not be working. It was only until 9am that it finally decided to respond.

Yesterday when it finally worked I've had no problems with it all day. Today's been a different story. The same thing happened again this morning, but this time the wireless router keeps losing connection periodically throughout the day and then eventually works again for short periods of time.

The strange thing is that the USB Adapter (DWL-G122) seems to be working, with no internet connection problems whatsoever.

So does anyone know what is causing this problem? Is there something that I've done wrong? Is it something to do with the area I'm living in (Norfolk, England)? Has it anything to do with the recent thunderstorms in the UK?

Thanks

  • daniel_silvi Jun 16, 2009

    I should also say... the computer using the router is an XcCube using Windows XP, and the adapter is plugged into my Acer laptop, which uses Windows Vista Home Premium.

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The router could be crapping out on you. Hit the reset button and see if that solves the problem. If that don't work uninstall then reinstall the system. If the problem remains contact your internet provider to see if it is on their end. If all else fails buy a new wireless system!

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