Re: Wireless Dropouts with a funky twist

davidg wrote:
>
> Problem: It seems when i startup my computer the internet will work for
> a short period of time before entering a phase where no packets are
> received, yet they are sent. This usually happens after prolonged use.
> It is fixable by repairing the connection by right clicking the icon in
> the taskbar etc.
>

I was getting this on a wirelessly connected server awhile back, except
it would eventually completely drop out. The solution was to uninstall
PC Tools Firewall and install COMODO..so check your firewalls first.

>
> My main annoyance is why the connection is not picked up as dead or
> disabled or something, it still reports full connectivity.
>
> I guess i'm one of the lucky ones who are able to run a wireless
> network with minimal problems which can be fixed by repairing, but this
> is still very annoying.

That's true. I don't like wireless much: if I could purchase Homeplug
for a sane price I would migrate everything to that right away. Wireless
has unfortunately been too unreliable for me.