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Bill Wolcott wrote:
> Thanks for the reply.
> I've tried re-powering the router, no help there. My other laptops'
> wireless connection continues to work with no problem, this leads me
> to believe the problem lies within the e-machines laptop. It worked
> fine for the last three months, then just quit.
> Bill W
>
> "Quaoar" <quaoar@tenthplanet.net> wrote in message
> news:zsKdnXWTL9uuozrcRVn-pQ@comcast.com...
>> Bill Wolcott wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>> I've a M2352 that the wireless connect speed dropped to 1.0 Mbps
>>> from 11.0, and it will not allow connection to the internet.
>>> Wireless
>>> signal strength still good. Any thoughts on where to troubleshoot?
>>> XP Home, Broadcom card.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Bill W
>>
>> Always do the first troubleshooting step for connectivity problems:
>> remove power from your modem and the router for a minute, restart
>> the modem, and when it has booted, restart the router, restart the
>> computer. This often takes care of the problem.
>>
>> Check the wireless router settings for the speed setting; it should
>> be 1-5-11Mbps as default. Note that "good" and actual signal level
>> can have little relationship. I would open the connection so that
>> you can see the signal level bars, and move the laptop slowly to see
>> if the signal level can be increased. Rotate it, let it settle for
>> 10-20 seconds. Keep all other wireless devices away from the
>> computer and router - telephones, cell phones both can interfere if
>> close. Move the modem away from the router also. You can also try
>> rotating the router if there are two antennas.
>>
>> Q
If you can access the mini-pci card, check that the antenna connections
are OK. Broadcast SSID - this is often the source of connection
problems and has few security implications.
Q
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