Re: Keep Losing Connection To Wireless Router/Modem

rajbrown@xxxxxxxxx hath wroth:

I cannot access its config page (at
192.168.0.1) nor can I ping that IP Address.

Can you access the config page via a wired CAT5 ethernet connection to
your laptop? That will verify that the router is still functioning.

If I leave a command prompt pinging 192.168.0.1 (ie. -t switch) it
shows 'request timed out' but will then periodically get a reply for
around 10 pings before timing out again.

Huge wireless packet loss. The problem is trying to determine the
cause. The likely culprits are:

1. Ancient version of the firmware in your DG834G ADSL wireless
router. This may not be the cause, but might be contributory. Check
it anyway and install the latest via a WIRED connection, not via
wireless.

2. Lack of sufficiently strong signal. This can come from various
sources, but the weird one that I seem to be finding is that the two
antenna connections on MiniPCI card in your HP laptop have become
unplugged. Open door on bottom of laptop and inspect. Check signal
strength indications on the laptop wireless connection manager. If
you can't find it, how many bars does it show?

3. Interference. If one of your neighbors or the local municipality
has installed a nearby wireless access point, it might be on the same
channel as what you're using. Try switching the DG834G to a different
channel (1, 6, or 11). See FAQ section on interference at:
<http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi#Interference>
Interference has become an all too common problem as home networks and
municipal WLAN's expand.

4. Malicious or clueless user or neighbor. They can create all
manner of havoc if the SSID of your wireless device is somehow
duplicated nearby. If your Netgear DG834G has the default or a
non-unique SSID, kindly change it so that it is unique. You might
also want to test if the neighbors are using the same SSID by turning
off your wireless, and scanning for SSID's with your laptop. (Note:
This is not guaranteed to find an SSID if they have intentionally set
their access point to not broadcast the SSID).

5. Power cycle. I know it's obvious, but I'm including this one
because several times in the last few months, someone has fixed a
problem that was caused by hung or misbehaving router, by simply
cycling the power. Low end wireless devices were not made to stay up
forever and do tend to hang without much provocation. Turn off the
power, wait at least 15 seconds, turn it back on. Note that I didn't
say "turn off the on/off switch". Some devices have power applied
continuously. Pull the plug from the wall, if necessary.

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