Random connection/download speed problems

[seth500]

open up a command prompt and type in ipconfig /release then after that ipconfig /renew. After that is done see how the connection performs after that..

 

[danaw167]

I did that...well, it's a bit hard to see if it did anything, since the disconnections seem to happen at random and it's not the right time for my download speed to be terrible.

 

[seth500]

Well your download is going to depend on a lot of things, internet traffic, the site your downloading from ect.

 

[danaw167]

Well your download is going to depend on a lot of things, internet traffic, the site your downloading from ect.

Same location, same traffic, 90% decrease in speed. So those aren't really factors.

 

[danaw167]

It happened again a minute ago; I abruptly lost my internet connection, along with all network connection options.

 

[seth500]

Since this keeps happening at both home and work I would take it somewhere and see if the NIC is faulty.

 

[danaw167]

Since this keeps happening at both home and work I would take it somewhere and see if the NIC is faulty.

NIC? What's that?

 

[seth500]

Network Card or Wireless Card...in the computer sry.

Network Interface Controller..

 

[danaw167]

Okay, how do I check it?

 

[seth500]

I would take it in to a reputable computer repair place and have them do it. If it turns up bad and your computer is under warranty then I would have the manufacturer take the fall and replace the entire machine.

EDIT: Actually I would tell the company your issue and send it back or take it back before the warranty was void by someone you shouldn't be having this problem Dan.

 

[Anak]

Anak:
I...don't know if that is the right one. My control panel says that it's an x505, but some of the specs are more in line with that one (x500). I think it's an x505 that I had custom-built.

I can't find most of those things you asked for in that program. Where are they?

Edit: Oops. Well, I needed to find this info anyways. Thanks.

dana, if you have had it custom built there is a chance some parts may have been swapped, giving you conflicting specs.
There is also a chance there is something wrong inside the laptop, loose, bad connection, etc..

The only thing I was concerned about was what type of Communication Specs your machine had, but it helps if we have the full specs of what we are talking about, and if we are helping a friend then we need to know as much as possible about that one.
Search for System Spec Programs, and pick the one you fancy.

When is the last time you gave it a good scrubbing with any on-line scanners?
Some malware can mess with networking to suit itself.
Here is a good one: Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta | Microsoft Connect
But, if you are having connection problems, I dunno, it is a 255mb download.

Apologies for not getting back sooner, Hurricane Irene paid a visit and I have been a little busy.