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Dreamweaver
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      04-18-2008, 11:32 AM
I am using XP Pro SP2 and a ZyXEL Prestige 660HW-T1 Modem/Router.
I am also using Network Magic which compensates my lack of understanding on
networking in general.

For the last couple of months my wireless connection disconnects and
reconnects 10 - 15 times a day. The problem was reported to ZyXEL who have
changed the unit but the problem still persists.

Any ideas?

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Sooner Al [MVP]
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      04-18-2008, 11:48 AM
You might be getting interference from another nearby wireless network. I
had a similar issue with my wife's wireless XP Pro desktop when a neighbor
moved in and came up on the same channel I was on. I had to move to Channel
9 from Channel 1. If your on the default channel, many times Channel 6, you
might try 1 or 11. If those are used you might try others. Unless you run a
Netstumbler scan, or similar software, its probably going to be trial and
error until you find a clear channel.

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"Dreamweaver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I am using XP Pro SP2 and a ZyXEL Prestige 660HW-T1 Modem/Router.
> I am also using Network Magic which compensates my lack of understanding
> on
> networking in general.
>
> For the last couple of months my wireless connection disconnects and
> reconnects 10 - 15 times a day. The problem was reported to ZyXEL who have
> changed the unit but the problem still persists.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Roger Mantle
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Jack \(MVP-Networking\).
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      04-18-2008, 07:59 PM
Hi
If Al's suggestion (above) did not solve the problem.
Try to unistall Network Magic and configure the Wireledss Mnaualy.
My Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
Wireless, Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Dreamweaver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I am using XP Pro SP2 and a ZyXEL Prestige 660HW-T1 Modem/Router.
> I am also using Network Magic which compensates my lack of understanding
> on
> networking in general.
>
> For the last couple of months my wireless connection disconnects and
> reconnects 10 - 15 times a day. The problem was reported to ZyXEL who have
> changed the unit but the problem still persists.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Roger Mantle
> --
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Dreamweaver
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      04-19-2008, 09:16 AM

Thanks for the reply. I changed it to channel 1 but I still have the same
problem.
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"Sooner Al [MVP]" wrote:

> You might be getting interference from another nearby wireless network. I
> had a similar issue with my wife's wireless XP Pro desktop when a neighbor
> moved in and came up on the same channel I was on. I had to move to Channel
> 9 from Channel 1. If your on the default channel, many times Channel 6, you
> might try 1 or 11. If those are used you might try others. Unless you run a
> Netstumbler scan, or similar software, its probably going to be trial and
> error until you find a clear channel.
>
> --
>
> Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows – Desktop User Experience)
>
> Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
> mutual benefit of all of us...
> The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights...
> How to ask a question
> http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375
>
> "Dreamweaver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:31A9BA50-8CE9-48DE-9167-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I am using XP Pro SP2 and a ZyXEL Prestige 660HW-T1 Modem/Router.
> > I am also using Network Magic which compensates my lack of understanding
> > on
> > networking in general.
> >
> > For the last couple of months my wireless connection disconnects and
> > reconnects 10 - 15 times a day. The problem was reported to ZyXEL who have
> > changed the unit but the problem still persists.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > Roger Mantle
> > --
> > Extra Income - Ask me how.

>

 
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Dreamweaver
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      04-19-2008, 09:20 AM
Hi,

The adapter I am using is a MRI WL004 which seemed to work happily with the
ZyXEL router until a couple of months ago.
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"smlunatick" wrote:

> On Apr 18, 7:32 am, Dreamweaver
> <Dreamwea...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > I am using XP Pro SP2 and a ZyXEL Prestige 660HW-T1 Modem/Router.
> > I am also using Network Magic which compensates my lack of understanding on
> > networking in general.
> >
> > For the last couple of months my wireless connection disconnects and
> > reconnects 10 - 15 times a day. The problem was reported to ZyXEL who have
> > changed the unit but the problem still persists.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > Roger Mantle
> > --
> > Extra Income - Ask me how.

>
> Unfortunately, you have not given any information concerning the
> wireless network adapter on the PC that is using XP. When using
> wireless networking, you need a wireless router (ZyXEL) and a wireless
> network adapter at the PC. The majority of wireless connection
> problems are at the PC end and not at most routers.
>

 
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Michael Bieri
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      05-05-2010, 05:45 PM
I have the same router and the same Problem i placed a laptop cooling mat under it and pluged it into the wall for fan power using an usb-to-AC/DC convertor and the problem became very servrely limited



Dreamweave wrote:

Wireless connection disconnects randomly
18-Apr-08

I am using XP Pro SP2 and a ZyXEL Prestige 660HW-T1 Modem/Router
I am also using Network Magic which compensates my lack of understanding on
networking in general

For the last couple of months my wireless connection disconnects and
reconnects 10 - 15 times a day. The problem was reported to ZyXEL who have
changed the unit but the problem still persists

Any ideas

Roger Mantl
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Extra Income - Ask me how.

Previous Posts In This Thread:

On Friday, April 18, 2008 7:32 AM
Dreamweave wrote:

Wireless connection disconnects randomly
I am using XP Pro SP2 and a ZyXEL Prestige 660HW-T1 Modem/Router
I am also using Network Magic which compensates my lack of understanding on
networking in general

For the last couple of months my wireless connection disconnects and
reconnects 10 - 15 times a day. The problem was reported to ZyXEL who have
changed the unit but the problem still persists

Any ideas

Roger Mantl
--
Extra Income - Ask me how.

On Friday, April 18, 2008 7:48 AM
Sooner Al [MVP] wrote:

You might be getting interference from another nearby wireless network.
You might be getting interference from another nearby wireless network. I
had a similar issue with my wife's wireless XP Pro desktop when a neighbor
moved in and came up on the same channel I was on. I had to move to Channel
9 from Channel 1. If your on the default channel, many times Channel 6, you
might try 1 or 11. If those are used you might try others. Unless you run a
Netstumbler scan, or similar software, its probably going to be trial and
error until you find a clear channel

--

Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows ??? Desktop User Experience

Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for th
mutual benefit of all of us..
The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.co
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers n
rights..
How to ask a questio
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/55537

"Dreamweaver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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On Friday, April 18, 2008 3:59 PM
Jack \(MVP-Networking\). wrote:

HiIf Al's suggestion (above) did not solve the problem.
H
If Al's suggestion (above) did not solve the problem
Try to unistall Network Magic and configure the Wireledss Mnaualy
My Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.htm
Wireless, Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.htm
Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.htm
Jack (MVP-Networking)

"Dreamweaver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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On Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:16 AM
Dreamweave wrote:

Thanks for the reply.
Thanks for the reply. I changed it to channel 1 but I still have the sam
problem
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"Sooner Al [MVP]" wrote:

On Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:20 AM
Dreamweave wrote:

Hi,The adapter I am using is a MRI WL004 which seemed to work happily with the
Hi

The adapter I am using is a MRI WL004 which seemed to work happily with th
ZyXEL router until a couple of months ago
-
Extra Income - Ask me how

"smlunatick" wrote:

On Saturday, April 19, 2008 7:42 AM
smlunatick wrote:

Re: Wireless connection disconnects randomly
On Apr 18, 7:32=A0am, Dreamweave
<Dreamwea...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote


Unfortunately, you have not given any information concerning th
wireless network adapter on the PC that is using XP. When usin
wireless networking, you need a wireless router (ZyXEL) and a wireles
network adapter at the PC. The majority of wireless connectio
problems are at the PC end and not at most routers.

On Sunday, April 20, 2008 1:29 PM
smlunatick wrote:

Re: Wireless connection disconnects randomly
On Apr 19, 5:20=A0am, Dreamweaver
<Dreamwea...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
e
ng on
have

A quick scan search of the web seems to indicate that this adapter is
a USB model. Is this right?

I experienced this last year with both my SMC and TRENDNet wireless
adapters. They disconected from my wireless network and then either
never found it or did not find any wireless networks. Only removing
the adapters (Safely Remove icon) or a reboot got it back. Turned out
my USB ports were the cause. All my "other" USB devices worked
correectly, without problems. I looked at more details on this and my
USB 2.0 ports were based on ALi controller chips. I foiund several
known problems on this chip controller and all posted "work arounds"
did not help. Fortunately I was able to replace my USB 2.0 ports
since they are on a PCI add-on card. I got my self a card based on
NEC chip controller (Belkin) and my problem disappeared.

Check your USB ports.


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Jack [MVP-Networking]
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      05-05-2010, 10:09 PM
Hi
It is hard to really deal with your issues since Net Magic make changes to
he standard way the LAN is configured.
However Wireless disconnect can be a result of Noisy Wireless Signal
Environment.
Change the Working Channel of the Router. Try all of them and choose the
one thta yields the best results.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).

"Michael Bieri" wrote in message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have the same router and the same Problem i placed a laptop cooling mat
>under it and pluged it into the wall for fan power using an usb-to-AC/DC
>convertor and the problem became very servrely limited
>
>
>
> Dreamweave wrote:
>
> Wireless connection disconnects randomly
> 18-Apr-08
>
> I am using XP Pro SP2 and a ZyXEL Prestige 660HW-T1 Modem/Router.
> I am also using Network Magic which compensates my lack of understanding
> on
> networking in general.
>
> For the last couple of months my wireless connection disconnects and
> reconnects 10 - 15 times a day. The problem was reported to ZyXEL who have
> changed the unit but the problem still persists.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Roger Mantle
> --
> Extra Income - Ask me how.
>
> Previous Posts In This Thread:
>
> On Friday, April 18, 2008 7:32 AM
> Dreamweave wrote:
>
> Wireless connection disconnects randomly
> I am using XP Pro SP2 and a ZyXEL Prestige 660HW-T1 Modem/Router.
> I am also using Network Magic which compensates my lack of understanding
> on
> networking in general.
>
> For the last couple of months my wireless connection disconnects and
> reconnects 10 - 15 times a day. The problem was reported to ZyXEL who have
> changed the unit but the problem still persists.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Roger Mantle
> --
> Extra Income - Ask me how.
>
> On Friday, April 18, 2008 7:48 AM
> Sooner Al [MVP] wrote:
>
> You might be getting interference from another nearby wireless network.
> You might be getting interference from another nearby wireless network. I
> had a similar issue with my wife's wireless XP Pro desktop when a neighbor
> moved in and came up on the same channel I was on. I had to move to
> Channel
> 9 from Channel 1. If your on the default channel, many times Channel 6,
> you
> might try 1 or 11. If those are used you might try others. Unless you run
> a
> Netstumbler scan, or similar software, its probably going to be trial and
> error until you find a clear channel.
>
> --
>
> Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows ??? Desktop User Experience)
>
> Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the
> mutual benefit of all of us...
> The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights...
> How to ask a question
> http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375
>
> "Dreamweaver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:31A9BA50-8CE9-48DE-9167-(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> On Friday, April 18, 2008 3:59 PM
> Jack \(MVP-Networking\). wrote:
>
> HiIf Al's suggestion (above) did not solve the problem.
> Hi
> If Al's suggestion (above) did not solve the problem.
> Try to unistall Network Magic and configure the Wireledss Mnaualy.
> My Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
> Wireless, Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
> Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Dreamweaver" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:31A9BA50-8CE9-48DE-9167-(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> On Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:16 AM
> Dreamweave wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply.
> Thanks for the reply. I changed it to channel 1 but I still have the same
> problem.
> --
> Extra Income - Ask me how.
>
>
> "Sooner Al [MVP]" wrote:
>
> On Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:20 AM
> Dreamweave wrote:
>
> Hi,The adapter I am using is a MRI WL004 which seemed to work happily with
> the
> Hi,
>
> The adapter I am using is a MRI WL004 which seemed to work happily with
> the
> ZyXEL router until a couple of months ago.
> --
> Extra Income - Ask me how.
>
>
> "smlunatick" wrote:
>
> On Saturday, April 19, 2008 7:42 AM
> smlunatick wrote:
>
> Re: Wireless connection disconnects randomly
> On Apr 18, 7:32=A0am, Dreamweaver
> <Dreamwea...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> n
>
>
> Unfortunately, you have not given any information concerning the
> wireless network adapter on the PC that is using XP. When using
> wireless networking, you need a wireless router (ZyXEL) and a wireless
> network adapter at the PC. The majority of wireless connection
> problems are at the PC end and not at most routers.
>
> On Sunday, April 20, 2008 1:29 PM
> smlunatick wrote:
>
> Re: Wireless connection disconnects randomly
> On Apr 19, 5:20=A0am, Dreamweaver
> <Dreamwea...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> e
> ng on
> have
>
> A quick scan search of the web seems to indicate that this adapter is
> a USB model. Is this right?
>
> I experienced this last year with both my SMC and TRENDNet wireless
> adapters. They disconected from my wireless network and then either
> never found it or did not find any wireless networks. Only removing
> the adapters (Safely Remove icon) or a reboot got it back. Turned out
> my USB ports were the cause. All my "other" USB devices worked
> correectly, without problems. I looked at more details on this and my
> USB 2.0 ports were based on ALi controller chips. I foiund several
> known problems on this chip controller and all posted "work arounds"
> did not help. Fortunately I was able to replace my USB 2.0 ports
> since they are on a PCI add-on card. I got my self a card based on
> NEC chip controller (Belkin) and my problem disappeared.
>
> Check your USB ports.
>
>
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