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Re: Laptops can't connect to wifi One other thought is to look at the DHCP pool size and make sure it is 20 or more over what you need. Some people set this too small and the router thinks it has run out of IP address if a link goes up/down and the PC keeps asking for a new address, like during radio interference.
Some routers let you set the DHCP pool size different for the wireless than from the wired users while others just have the one common DHCP pool to choose from.
The routers are supposed to re-issue the old no longer used IP's but some routers keep hold on the old numbers way too long before releasing them for use again.
Short of you testing with another router I'm out of ideas. |
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I'll do some searches about that. Thanks! |
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-My laptops won't get an IP address.
-If I restart my router, everything can connect. After few hours, my iPad stayed connected while my laptops disconnect.
-I'm using WPA2 for security. I've used this network for a year and haven't run into this problem. Also, I've changed my password multiple times during the year, so I don't think anyone can use my network outside of my house.
-I'll try that program, though, as stated above, I don't think that's what causing that problem.
-I don't think it's heat related based on the fact it's not that the router doesn't work at all, it just doesn't work with windows devices, but who knows. Maybe I'll try that.
-I'll look around see if I have any router lying around.
Thanks for your help! |
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I've tried that, but it didn't work. Thanks for your tips. |
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 PeeWeePremium
join:2001-10-21
Madera, CA | reply to AVietDude
I've had that issue in the past. (linksys) At that time assigning static ip to laptop solved the issue, although I have no idea why.
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When you mention you are having problems connecting, are you speaking about the PC not geting an IP address from the router or the router/password works but you can not access web pages?
Do your Ipads connect during the problems with the PC's even after the Ipads have been powered entirely off and back on?
Make sure you are using a security level higher than WEP such as WPA2/AES since WEP only takes minutes to break into. Not unheard of for a router to just get overwhelmed by neighbors using it when the security is weak or non-existent.
You might want to load a copy of the freeware version of inSSIDer program on one of your wireless devices and see if someone else is using the same or adjacent channel as your router. They now make versions of the program for Android, Apple, and Windows based machines. I'm not sure if the Android or Apple version are freeware since I don't have either type of devices to test it on at this time.
Try separating the boxes or aim a fan at them to see if the problem is heat related possibly due to dust buildup inside the router.
As has been said, with multiple wireless PC's having the problem and other wireless devices not having the problem it will usually be found to be the router or radio channel that is causing this.
The above problems are why I like having a spare wireless router around to test with. I can usually find them at local used computer stores or stores like the Goodwill for little to nothing. True they are older units that may not support the higher speed "N" devices but for test purposes they work just fine. I have even seen www.gearsxs.com and others have them on sale new or refurbished from time to time for less than $20. |
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 gatorkramNeed for SpeedPremium
join:2002-07-22
Winterville, NC
kudos:2 | reply to AVietDude
I've had issues in the past with laptops/notebooks not being able to get internet access via wireless after being in sleep mode several times, without a reboot. I find rebooting the laptop/notebook the quickest way to solve whatever the issue is.
Considering your other devices are working, when the notebook/laptops stop, this may indeed be your root issue.
Why this happens, I have no idea.
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| First of all, I'm sorry if this is not right place to ask about this, simply because I'm new to this forum and I'm not really sure what the problem is myself. If there's better place to ask, please tell me.
Here's my problem: Recently, my laptops can't connect to my wifi unless I restart my router; even though my iPads connect just fine. After few hours or if I turn off the laptops, the problem comes back.
What I've tried: update wireless adapter drivers, update window, try to update router firmware (no new firmware), restore router to factory setting, remove SSID then create new one, remove my wifi form wireless network list then try to reconnect, uncheck IPv6 in wireless properties, use Google public DNS
What I have: Actiontec PK5000 modem+router, Sony Vaio with Intel wireless adapter, Hp with Broadcom wire adapter.
Thanks in advance! |
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