Another Repair Situation

Linksys Model WRT300N V1.1 wireless router. Firmware 1.51.2 (latest).
Using wireless channel 3, Set up an encryption key and Admin Password (no
Admin Username).
Starband satellite modem.
Desktop directly connected to router.
Netbook (Acer Aspire one; mod ZG5) wireless to router.
Both PCs at Windows XP Home V5.1 svc pk 3

It seems at random (days), the Netbook wireless communication connection is
lost. Each time, I need to do a “repair� to reestablish the connection
(always works). The wireless connection is set up for auto connect. Never a
problem with the desktop PC. The Netbook is about 10 feet from the router and
signal strength is always “excellent�. The Netbook uploads weather data at 10
minute intervals and is the only application running. What is forcing the
netbook connection loss is of interest and would like to understand; however,
how can I have the “repair� done automatically?

Any suggestions on a fix?

Thanks,
Joe

joe925c wrote:
> Linksys Model WRT300N V1.1 wireless router. Firmware 1.51.2 (latest).
> Using wireless channel 3, Set up an encryption key and Admin Password (no
> Admin Username).
> Starband satellite modem.
> Desktop directly connected to router.
> Netbook (Acer Aspire one; mod ZG5) wireless to router.
> Both PCs at Windows XP Home V5.1 svc pk 3
>
> It seems at random (days), the Netbook wireless communication connection is
> lost. Each time, I need to do a “repair� to reestablish the connection
> (always works). The wireless connection is set up for auto connect. Never a
> problem with the desktop PC. The Netbook is about 10 feet from the router and
> signal strength is always “excellent�. The Netbook uploads weather data at 10
> minute intervals and is the only application running. What is forcing the
> netbook connection loss is of interest and would like to understand; however,
> how can I have the “repair� done automatically?
>
> Any suggestions on a fix?
>
> Thanks,
> Joe
>

1. Ensure that the wireless adapter does not have its Properties set to
"Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power." (Check using
Device Manager).

2. Ensure that only one configuration utility is managing the wireless
adapter (Windows Wireless Zero configuration vs Acer or adapter mfr utility)


--
Lem -- MS-MVP

Apollo 11 - 40 years ago:
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/ap...0th/index.html

"Lem" wrote:

> joe925c wrote:
> > Linksys Model WRT300N V1.1 wireless router. Firmware 1.51.2 (latest).
> > Using wireless channel 3, Set up an encryption key and Admin Password (no
> > Admin Username).
> > Starband satellite modem.
> > Desktop directly connected to router.
> > Netbook (Acer Aspire one; mod ZG5) wireless to router.
> > Both PCs at Windows XP Home V5.1 svc pk 3
> >
> > It seems at random (days), the Netbook wireless communication connection is
> > lost. Each time, I need to do a “repair� to reestablish the connection
> > (always works). The wireless connection is set up for auto connect. Never a
> > problem with the desktop PC. The Netbook is about 10 feet from the router and
> > signal strength is always “excellent�. The Netbook uploads weather data at 10
> > minute intervals and is the only application running. What is forcing the
> > netbook connection loss is of interest and would like to understand; however,
> > how can I have the “repair� done automatically?
> >
> > Any suggestions on a fix?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Joe
> >
>
> 1. Ensure that the wireless adapter does not have its Properties set to
> "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power." (Check using
> Device Manager).
>
> 2. Ensure that only one configuration utility is managing the wireless
> adapter (Windows Wireless Zero configuration vs Acer or adapter mfr utility)
>
>
> --
> Lem -- MS-MVP
>
> Apollo 11 - 40 years ago:
> http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/ap...0th/index.html
>

LEM,

Thanks for the advice. Regarding #2, there is only one utility controlling
the wireless adapter. #1 is going to require some work. The adapter is an
Atheros AR5007EG and their driver is used. When I go to the "properties"
there is no power management tab like other adapters. Under their advanced
tab there is a whole batch of "power save policy" selections to set
(background, best effort,video, voice). The set options are legacy power save
or WMM power save UAPSD. There is one "power save mode" setting and its
options are maz, norm and off. There is no manual that covers the definition
of these terms so going out on the Internet to find what these terms mean.
Thanks again,
Joe

joe925c wrote:
>
> "Lem" wrote:
>
>> joe925c wrote:
>>> Linksys Model WRT300N V1.1 wireless router. Firmware 1.51.2 (latest).
>>> Using wireless channel 3, Set up an encryption key and Admin Password (no
>>> Admin Username).
>>> Starband satellite modem.
>>> Desktop directly connected to router.
>>> Netbook (Acer Aspire one; mod ZG5) wireless to router.
>>> Both PCs at Windows XP Home V5.1 svc pk 3
>>>
>>> It seems at random (days), the Netbook wireless communication connection is
>>> lost. Each time, I need to do a “repair� to reestablish the connection
>>> (always works). The wireless connection is set up for auto connect. Never a
>>> problem with the desktop PC. The Netbook is about 10 feet from the router and
>>> signal strength is always “excellent�. The Netbook uploads weather data at 10
>>> minute intervals and is the only application running. What is forcing the
>>> netbook connection loss is of interest and would like to understand; however,
>>> how can I have the “repair� done automatically?
>>>
>>> Any suggestions on a fix?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Joe
>>>
>> 1. Ensure that the wireless adapter does not have its Properties set to
>> "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power." (Check using
>> Device Manager).
>>
>> 2. Ensure that only one configuration utility is managing the wireless
>> adapter (Windows Wireless Zero configuration vs Acer or adapter mfr utility)
>>
>>
>> --
>> Lem -- MS-MVP
>>
>> Apollo 11 - 40 years ago:
>> http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/ap...0th/index.html
>>
>
> LEM,
>
> Thanks for the advice. Regarding #2, there is only one utility controlling
> the wireless adapter. #1 is going to require some work. The adapter is an
> Atheros AR5007EG and their driver is used. When I go to the "properties"
> there is no power management tab like other adapters. Under their advanced
> tab there is a whole batch of "power save policy" selections to set
> (background, best effort,video, voice). The set options are legacy power save
> or WMM power save UAPSD. There is one "power save mode" setting and its
> options are maz, norm and off. There is no manual that covers the definition
> of these terms so going out on the Internet to find what these terms mean.
> Thanks again,
> Joe

You're probably not finding a manual under "Atheros" because Atheros is
the chipset manufacturer, not the wifi adapter mfr. If this adapter
came with your computer, try looking on your computer mfr's website.

UAPSD = Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery

If you can't find anything, I'd try power save mode = off.

--
Lem -- MS-MVP

Apollo 11 - 40 years ago:
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/ap...0th/index.html