Zyxel 660HW drops connection

I have a Zyxel 660HW DSL modem/wireless router combo that periodically
stops signal transmission. I would say it is about 2-3 times per hour.
I'm using a powerbook G4 with aircard extreme. There doesn't seem to be
any pattern, but all of a sudden, no connection in my signal icon and I
have to go in and reselect my own connection!

Any idea what is going on? I use Skype quite frequently and it
disconnects my calls anytime this signal stops. Any ideas
appreciated.......Thanks

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In <1130764482.398655.13540@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups. com> on 31 Oct 2005
05:14:42 -0800, gatorcellman@yahoo.com wrote:

>I have a Zyxel 660HW DSL modem/wireless router combo that periodically
>stops signal transmission. I would say it is about 2-3 times per hour.
>I'm using a powerbook G4 with aircard extreme. There doesn't seem to be
>any pattern, but all of a sudden, no connection in my signal icon and I
>have to go in and reselect my own connection!
>
>Any idea what is going on? I use Skype quite frequently and it
>disconnects my calls anytime this signal stops. Any ideas
>appreciated.......Thanks

Possible interference. See:

"Minimizing 802.11 Interference Issues" at
<http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/953511>.

"Stop the interference!"
<http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2004/0816wizards.html>

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Best regards, HELP FOR CINGULAR GSM & SONY ERICSSON PHONES:
John Navas <http://navasgrp.home.att.net/#Cingular>

On 31 Oct 2005 05:14:42 -0800, gatorcellman@yahoo.com wrote:

>I have a Zyxel 660HW DSL modem/wireless router combo that periodically
>stops signal transmission. I would say it is about 2-3 times per hour.
>I'm using a powerbook G4 with aircard extreme. There doesn't seem to be
>any pattern, but all of a sudden, no connection in my signal icon and I
>have to go in and reselect my own connection!
>
>Any idea what is going on? I use Skype quite frequently and it
>disconnects my calls anytime this signal stops. Any ideas
>appreciated.......Thanks

No obvious clue, but it might be interference from another 802.11
system or possibly a cordless phone. Try switching the 660HW to a
different channel (1, 6, or 11) and see if it helps.

Also, a small number of cordless phones apparently transmit
continuously from the base unit. These are the ones where the handset
complains if you go out of range. If you have such a cordless phone,
you might want to unplug it for the test.

Also, check the Powerbook G4 for some kind of "power save" feature
that might be turning off the wireless to save battery power.

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