Thread: Wierd problem with desktop wireless
View Single Post
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 07-01-2009, 02:50 PM
heckufaguy heckufaguy is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 85
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cherokee Rogier View Post
I am using an Aztech DSL600EW wireless modem / router. It is hooked up directly to a desktop at home. I connect to it wirelessly on my laptop which I use at work and at home.

The problem is weird - after connecting for about 21-23 minutes (never more, never less) - the wireless connection on my laptop would fail. I cannot load up any websites - the connection is as good as dead. I'd also end up losing my local IP address.
Check your properties on you wireless card through your operating system. Sounds to me like the box that says 'allow windows to turn this device off to conserve energy' is checked or active.
Reply With Quote