NBC: Computer/Internet Problem (Attn: Dave)

Dave, I know you know your way around computers...

Compaq 1650nx Desktop PC
(AMD Athlon 64 3500+, 1 gb RAM)
Windows XP Media Center Edition (SP2)
Comcast Cable Internet (previously SBC DSL)
Linksys Wireless B Router (model #BEFW-11S4, firmware current)

A few months ago while using DSL, whenever I tried to listen to an audio
clip or watch a video clip from a website (e.g.. Amazon), my DSL connection
would instantly stop working (no audio/video stream, no e-mail, no IE).
Only when I re-booted the Linksys router was I able to get back to normal -
until I tried a video/audio clip again, and then the problem repeats itself.
Last month, I switched to Comcast cable internet and, when only connected to
my Compaq desktop PC without the router, I was able to watch/listen to
streams with no problem. Now that I have re-connected my router, I'm having
the same problem again. Very maddening to say the least. FYI - this also
happens when using my IBM notebook with the wireless connection.

I have since reset the router and I have my home network up and running,
except for this problem. Is there some setting in either the router setup
menus and/or the desktop network connections that could be causing this?
Also, as a slightly separate issue, I have noticed a reduction in download
speed (Speakeasy.net) on my wireless notebook vs. my Compaq desktop (i.e.
approx 4200 kbps Compaq vs. 3200 kbps IBM download speeds).

I tried posting this to both Windows wireless networking and a Windows XP
help/support newsgroups but, so far, no responses. Any input from any
advanced computer skilled RMASers is greatly appreciated. Thanks!



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Relevant Pages

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