Wireless network looses connection frequently

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless (More info?)

Try this MS support page, which applies to SP1, but may be of help.
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/broadbandnetworking/1...
There are other troubleshooting links on this page also.

"Chris Brigman" wrote:

> I just purchased a new laptop(Sharp AL27). It has XP home SP2 installed. I
> configured it for my existing wireless network (Microsoft MN-700). The
> network consits of two desktops (one wired, one wireless) and two laptops
> (both wireless). The new laptop seems to frequently lose it's network
> connection for a very short period of time (1-3 seconds) It immediately
> reconnects however, this effects programs that I am running. All other
> wireless devices maintain their network connection. The laptop in question is
> stationary and very close to the router. If anyone could provide me with help
> it would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Chris
> BTW I have done the virus scans, eliminated cordless phone interferrence, etc

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless (More info?)

Hugh,
Thanks for your help. I have already disabled the IEEE 802.11x
authentication. Any other ideas?
Thanks,
Chris

"Hugh" wrote:

> Try this MS support page, which applies to SP1, but may be of help.
> http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/broadbandnetworking/1...
> There are other troubleshooting links on this page also.
>
> "Chris Brigman" wrote:
>
> > I just purchased a new laptop(Sharp AL27). It has XP home SP2 installed. I
> > configured it for my existing wireless network (Microsoft MN-700). The
> > network consits of two desktops (one wired, one wireless) and two laptops
> > (both wireless). The new laptop seems to frequently lose it's network
> > connection for a very short period of time (1-3 seconds) It immediately
> > reconnects however, this effects programs that I am running. All other
> > wireless devices maintain their network connection. The laptop in question is
> > stationary and very close to the router. If anyone could provide me with help
> > it would be greatly appreciated.
> > Thanks,
> > Chris
> > BTW I have done the virus scans, eliminated cordless phone interferrence, etc

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless (More info?)

When faced with this sort of problem in the past, I have deleted all network
connections and started from scratch. Not much of a solution, but it usually
works-and forces me to check everything.

"Chris Brigman" wrote:

> Hugh,
> Thanks for your help. I have already disabled the IEEE 802.11x
> authentication. Any other ideas?
> Thanks,
> Chris
>
> "Hugh" wrote:
>
> > Try this MS support page, which applies to SP1, but may be of help.
> > http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/broadbandnetworking/1...
> > There are other troubleshooting links on this page also.
> >
> > "Chris Brigman" wrote:
> >
> > > I just purchased a new laptop(Sharp AL27). It has XP home SP2 installed. I
> > > configured it for my existing wireless network (Microsoft MN-700). The
> > > network consits of two desktops (one wired, one wireless) and two laptops
> > > (both wireless). The new laptop seems to frequently lose it's network
> > > connection for a very short period of time (1-3 seconds) It immediately
> > > reconnects however, this effects programs that I am running. All other
> > > wireless devices maintain their network connection. The laptop in question is
> > > stationary and very close to the router. If anyone could provide me with help
> > > it would be greatly appreciated.
> > > Thanks,
> > > Chris
> > > BTW I have done the virus scans, eliminated cordless phone interferrence, etc

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless (More info?)

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1568517,00.asp

Carey

"Chris Brigman" <Chris Brigman@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:AA970944-C106-436D-8B61-BBD9250DCE08@microsoft.com...
>I just purchased a new laptop(Sharp AL27). It has XP home SP2 installed. I
> configured it for my existing wireless network (Microsoft MN-700). The
> network consits of two desktops (one wired, one wireless) and two laptops
> (both wireless). The new laptop seems to frequently lose it's network
> connection for a very short period of time (1-3 seconds) It immediately
> reconnects however, this effects programs that I am running. All other
> wireless devices maintain their network connection. The laptop in question
> is
> stationary and very close to the router. If anyone could provide me with
> help
> it would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Chris
> BTW I have done the virus scans, eliminated cordless phone interferrence,
> etc