Internet Connection

[johnnyb09]

I am running through a Belkin Wireless G Router (2.4 Ghz-802.11g) and then a broadband modem provided by my ISP (Charter). Everytime my PC "sleeps" (Windows 7 Home - Inspirion 530S - 4GB - 64 Bit) it cant find the internet connection and I have to restart the computer. Even then it may or may not work. At that point I unplug both the modem and router, wait afew minutes and plug them back in. Then it takes a bit for the connection to be found. Any suggestions on what could be causing this? I used to run Vista Home Premium and it would do the same thing.

 

[computersplus]

Connection

in network and sharing go to adapter properties advanced tab and turn off power saving for the adapter itself

 

[manhunter2826]

Are you using the belkin client (wireless) software? Would it be worthwhile letting Windows Zero Configuration manage your setup?

 

[johnnyb09]

I went to the "change adapter settings" and clicked on my broadband connection. No advanced tab.

 

[johnnyb09]

Hey manhunter...

I have no software set up for the Belkin router. I just go through their website for all of the set up stuff.

 

[manhunter2826]

OK, so WZC is managing your wireless setup. That's what was I was trying to to verify

 

[computersplus]

LAN

go to "network and sharing" on the left panel click on "change adapter settings" right click on "Local Area Network Connection" go to properties then click on configure and them "Power Management" uncheck allow the computer to turn off this device to save power

 

[computersplus]

Connection

OK, so WZC is managing your wireless setup. That's what was I was trying to to verify

I think he is using LAN cable connection to Router no mention of wireless connection just wireless router

 

[johnnyb09]

Ok. I did that. I will check it later when I get home and see if it works. Thank you very much for the help. I will post if it works or not.

And yes, I am connected using a LAN cable. Sorry i forgot to mention that.

 

[manhunter2826]

OK, so WZC is managing your wireless setup. That's what was I was trying to to verify

I think he is using LAN cable connection to Router no mention of wireless connection just wireless router

OK, apologies

 

[johnnyb09]

This worked! Thank you for your help.

 

[computersplus]

Great

great glad that did it for you let us know if you need anything else

 

[manhunter2826]

Glad you got it sorted.

in network and sharing go to adapter properties advanced tab and turn off power saving for the adapter itself

Strange, am I correct in thinking that in XP the default setting is already off. Seems to be the case on my two laptops. Again, wonder why MS changed this - or is it dependent on wireless adapter/ Thanks.

 

[computersplus]

Correct

it depends on the adapter if it's a wireless adapter a lot of times it will be set to constantly awake

 

[manhunter2826]

^Thanks comp for clarification .