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echo: osdebate
to: David B
from: Randy
date: 2006-12-28 18:51:20
subject: Re: Dropping internet

From: Randy 

David B wrote:
> Last year, I started noticing a problem where my connection would drop
> sometimes. It would take longer for the wireless to recover than the
> wired. It happened on all machines I had.
>
> I replaced the router.
>
> I replaced the network cards.
>
> I changed providers.
>
> I changed cables.
>
> I reloaded the OS.
>
> I changed the OS.
>
> I MOVED!
>
> It kept happening.
>
>
> This is nuts. Is it possible the wireless portion of the router is
> getting bursts of noise that is knocking it down? It doesn't matter if I
> am using a cabled machine or a wireless.
>
> I'm using D-Link equipment usually. And the router is within 2 to 6 feet
> of the computers, even the wireless.

Anybody using a microwave at the same time you notice a drop off?

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