inconsistent wireless signal

I have a desktop with a Linksys WMP54G wireless PCI adapter, and a laptop
using Atheros AR5005G wireless network adapter. Both machines sitting next
to each other. My laptop connected to my home wireless network about 2 hours
ago and has consistent signal, not once did it drop the connection.

My desktop, however, will not maintain signal for more than 60 seconds.

Obstructions, I would think, should be equal to both machines. Is there a
simple solution, or does it sound like I need a stronger signal?

what operating system? is the encryption correct? what version
driver is the desktop using? need a LOT more information.

On Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:41:01 -0700, N8 H
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>I have a desktop with a Linksys WMP54G wireless PCI adapter, and a laptop
>using Atheros AR5005G wireless network adapter. Both machines sitting next
>to each other. My laptop connected to my home wireless network about 2 hours
>ago and has consistent signal, not once did it drop the connection.
>
>My desktop, however, will not maintain signal for more than 60 seconds.
>
>Obstructions, I would think, should be equal to both machines. Is there a
>simple solution, or does it sound like I need a stronger signal?
--

Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/

Hi
Is the Antenna of the Desktop up and above the system hardware, or it is
down between the Desktop and the wall?
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"N8 H" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:4F275C15-5B29-4E49-BA00-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have a desktop with a Linksys WMP54G wireless PCI adapter, and a laptop
> using Atheros AR5005G wireless network adapter. Both machines sitting
> next
> to each other. My laptop connected to my home wireless network about 2
> hours
> ago and has consistent signal, not once did it drop the connection.
>
> My desktop, however, will not maintain signal for more than 60 seconds.
>
> Obstructions, I would think, should be equal to both machines. Is there a
> simple solution, or does it sound like I need a stronger signal?