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Old 06-15-2006, 11:31 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey My wireless internet card isnt working. Whenever i quit a programe or game the internet just turns off and turns off whenever i'm on the internet for more then a hour. A weird thing is that the internet conncection is labled as connection 2 it's very strange.
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Old 06-15-2006, 03:01 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
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The internet connection might just be re-connecting to try and get a better signal.

How far is the PC from the Wireless Router? What brand/type is the wireless card?
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Old 06-15-2006, 05:04 PM   #3 (permalink)
 
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1. Have you updated all the drivers on the wireless card and router?

2. What application are you using/closing when it turns off?
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Old 06-17-2006, 09:42 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I'm pretty sure it's completely updated and it turns off when i'm playing singleplayer only games
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Hmm...I would definitely update drivers on the wireless card and router.
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