Wireless network connection

TomInNH

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I have two wireless networks: one an unencrypted 802.11b and the other an encrypted 802.11n. This brand new desktop employs a USB N wireless adapter.

I have never tried to access the unencrypted network from this computer. I have configured it to access automatically the encrypted network. The connection works fine EXCEPT...

Issue No. 1: It disconnects overnight and I have to launch this connection manually every morning. I will have connectivity to the internet but usually lose it after a short period. I then usually have to disconnect and reconnect it several times before it gains internet connectivity that sticks. That usually is then fine all day long.

Issue No. 2: My unencrypted network has shown up as "Native WIFI Default Profile." Occasionally the computer will spontaneously disconnect from the encrypted network and automatically connect to the unencrypted network (even though the latter is configured for manual connection). I REPEATEDLY (a) have unchecked all the "connect" boxes in its properties, but the box for "Connect even if the network is not broadcasting its name (SSID)" always rechecks itself, and (b) have moved it down in the pecking order under "Manage Wireless Networks" only to find it bounce back to the top, and (c) have clicked "Remove Network" only to have it reappear again later.

I should add that there is another desktop using XP sitting right next to the one that I am complaining about which automatically connects to the encrypted network with a constant internet connection and stays connected for days on end with no difficulty.

Thanks!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 546
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
AMD Athlon II x2 215 2.70 GHz
Memory
4 GB
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 20"
Hard Drives
600 GB
Sounds like your Wireless drivers don't play nicely with Seven.

~Lordbob
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hera
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9
CPU
Intel i5-2500k
Motherboard
ASUS P8P67 Pro
Memory
2x 4Gb Corsair VENGEANCE DDR3-1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVidia GeForce N260GTX Twin Frozr
Sound Card
Realtek HD OnBoard Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS 24" Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
G.SKILL Phoenix Series 60GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3R 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA II
PSU
Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W
Case
Cooler Master Haf 932
Cooling
Fans
Keyboard
Razer Tarantula
Mouse
Razer Lachesis
Internet Speed
not fast enough
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