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Wireless internet keeps dropping? - Amanda T - 04-20-2014 08:32 PM
So we have a few computers which work fine and the internet rarely ever drops on them. The one computer however is a desktop computer so I have to plug in a wireless stick to get it to work. I have used this on other computers and it worked well but this one drops every couple minutes. It's a d-link and the model number is DWA-130. Is there anyway to fix this?
- Fred - 04-20-2014 08:38 PM
Always 8se these on an extension cable to get them high above the desk for good reception.
- Hary - 04-20-2014 08:44 PM
get a wireless card into the computer. that may solve the issue.
- Adam S - 04-20-2014 08:49 PM
I believe your problem would be the security you are using on the router. I had this problem for a long time and always thought it was distance or interference. It turned out that the router had WPA-PSK AES security but my desktop network card was only compatible with WEP security. I changed the router to a WEP password and Bob's your Uncle.
If it is an older desktop i would put money on this being the problem.
- Boss - 04-20-2014 09:01 PM
Make sure your not out of range.
- Mr. Tech - 04-20-2014 09:07 PM
All you need to do it to change your WiFi broadcasting channel. Open up your router`s setup by entering the default gateway IP, enter username password if prompted ->go to WiFi or Wireless Lan setting and make sure that broadcasting is b/g/n mixed mode, then check what broadcasting channel is selected starting from 1 to 11/13, in case of extreme start or end make in middle like 6 or 7 and in case of any middle number like 6 to 8 make it either 10 or 3. By changing the broadcasting channel shall hopefully stop any interference with other frequencies. Good Luck