The channel problem is a big one with Windows 7. Use anything but channel 6 because that is the default channel for most routers. Other than that firmware updates will usually fix other types of network crashing or disconnection problems.
Ok everything is swtup as per instructions, I selected channel 1 as I was told 1 6 and 11 are usually used and 6 is no good on win 7.
The people upstairs didn't come home yet so I logged into thier router as admin. I hope this works I will update in 1 week with progress report... and thank you again for the info Chev65
Sounds good Silentwolf, let me know how it goes.
worked like a charm, not 1 drop in a week.
Thanks again Chev65
I spoke too soon -.-
as of yesterday everytime I start an online game I lose internet connection within the first 5 minutes.
When I trouble shoot the issue it says could not fix
When I disconnect and reconnect it works again just fine... untill I try an online game again.
There is a very recent firmware update 2/18/10 for your DIR-601 that might help with this problem. Just click on where it says support resources "upper right", then click on firmware then you will see the download link.
You will need to access the routers set up page from a wired connection in order to install the firmware update.
D-Link Wireless N 150 Home Router
This list of Windows 7 drivers may work better for your HP dv6 laptop.
http://www.digitalmalay.com/2010/04/...ndows-7-seven/
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