On 23 Jul 2006 14:27:53 -0700, "Jim" <jsjones@graceland.edu> wrote in
<1153690073.800739.27830@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups. com>:

>For several years I have battled with my wireless router connection
>that keeps dropping. Since it occurs for extended periods at night and
>on weekends, it seems provider related; but resetting the router fixes
>the problem (for awhile) so I used to think it was a router problem.

Probably not a provider problem. Possible causes include radio
interference and peer-to-peer filesharing. See wikis below for more
info.

>The latest firmware and several times replacing the router, from
>LinkSys to NetGear (4-port w/ wireless) didn't fix it. At one point the
>Paradyne DSL crashed and was replaced with another by the phone
>company, but problem returned. Recently I discovered that if I leave
>things alone for a long time (perhaps 10-20 minutes) I am again able to
>do work on the Internet (for awhile).

What are the exact symptoms?

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Best regards, FAQ for Wireless Internet: <http://Wireless.wikia.com>
John Navas FAQ for Wi-Fi: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi>
Wi-Fi How To: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_HowTo>
Fixes to Wi-Fi Problems: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_Fixes>