Re: Wireless + Torrenting over 5 minutes = Connection drops

On Nov 29, 11:25 pm, darren.alla...@gmail.com wrote:
> Before I delve into the problem I'd like to let everyone know that I
> have done my fair share of searching for related issues so please
> don't flame me if there's some sort of magical thread that will heal
> all my issues - the magical thread that I've completely missed.
>
> In any case, here's a description of my issue.
>
> Problem: Anytime I connect to my Linksys router via wireless and begin
> torrenting for over 5 minutes my connection will drop.
>
> Some key points:
>
> * If I'm lucky, it'll torrent for 10-20 minutes, but 50% of the time
> my internet drops within ~5 minutes.
> * This is a wireless only problem. If I connect via cable, everything
> is golden. I can torrent all night long.
> * I've only had this problem torrenting.
>
> Things I've done (and haven't worked):
>
> * Adjust MTU settings.
> * Adjust channel frequency of my router.
> * Upgraded router firmware
> * Used various bittorrent clients.
> * Upgraded device drivers.
>
> My Specs:
>
> Win XP (with all upgrades)
> Linksys Router WRT54G
> Intel PRO/Wireless Lan 2100 3A Mini PCI Adapter.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks
> Darren

Clarification on "Connection Drops"

When I say Connection Drops my Wireless device still says that it's
connected to the router but no activity. If I try disconnecting/
reconnecting or disabling my device then re-enabling, the process
freezes and I need to "end task"

Hope this helps.