Loosing Internet Connectivity

I have to say I've had the same problem too... I've been surfing the we
for the longest time to look for a solution... first time I've see
people actually have the same problem as me...

I'm using vista 64 bit and my router is linksys WRT54GL version
Wireless G (same as Dustin) and my wireless card is dell wireless 151
WLAN Half mini card powe

After 3 weeks of receiving my brand new Dell xps 1530, I starte
loosing internet connection after a couple of hours... usually after i
went to sleep. It would diagnose the problem but says it can't find
reason why it won't connect; moreover, it tells me to reset the router
which in my case is not an option since 2 other people uses it at th
same time. After uninstalling 2 updates from microsoft: update rollu
for ActiveX killbits x64 and windows malicious software removal tool x6
I finally got my my internet conncetion back.

3 weeks later, the same thing happened after I installed a game calle
plant tycoon... and again 3 weeks after that (today) i lost my interne
connection, AGAIN!

In short, im wondering if there's a cure for this repetitive problem o
mine... :confused

 

does Dell have a newer/older driver for the 1510? are you using the
Dell utility to manage the wireless? if yes, try disabling it and
use native windows functionality.

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Barb Bowman
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Thanks for the reply:

oki. so, I have the newest update for the driver and i'm pretty sur
i'm using the dell utility to manage my wireless connection. But how d
I disable it? Is there a site where it tells you how to do it step b
step? I'm not very good at these kinds of stuff dats y i just uninstal
things to get it fixed lol.

thanks agai

 

Normally if you bring up the Dell utility there is a check box that
lets you toggle whether or not to use Dell or Windows to manage the
wireless. The version I have:

-Right click on the Dell Wireless Utility, located in the System
tray, look for several green bars, and choose Open.

-Click on the "Wireless Networks" tab.

-Uncheck the "Let this tool manage your wireless settings" checkbox.
-Click Apply then OK.

Then look for the Windows icon in the task tray near the clock and
right click that.

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Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
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[image
file:///C:/Users/Juliana/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg]I don
have the dell wireless utility in my system tray... but i found thi
site 'How do I start the Wireless/WLAN Zero Configuration?
(http://www.inf.aber.ac.uk/advisory/faq/965/) that helped a lot. now th
problem is the part where i tell network connections to use windows t
manage my network... i can't seem to find that particular phrase when
right click on wireless network connection and click properties.

 

you have provided a link to a file on your hard drive.

if you right click the icon you DO have, what are the menu choices?

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Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com

 

in the system tray, I have dell quickset, dell touchpad, fingerprin
reader suite, windows update, avast, battery meter, internet, volume an
time.

the internet icon looks like two computers with a globe to the lowe
right side. the right click options for it are disconnect from, connec
to, turn off activity, turn off notification, diagnose and repair, an
lastly network and sharing center.

 

connect to

you are using windows to manage the wireless.

are you able to connect to wireless elsewhere and maintain a
connection?

--

Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com

 

I have been able to connect to my school and library's wireles
internet, but then i only stay there for a couple of hours not days...

right now, i don't have problems connecting anymore, but i'm no
looking forward to next month... it seems like a monthly thing...

 

please start a new thread if/when this starts again

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Barb Bowman
MS-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com

 

Hi, I am new to this group but I have the identical set of problems. My
XP computer works fine. The new one with Vista Home Premium acts the
same way as yours. I have used it on Wireless, Cable and now DSL. I went
to the Microsoft site and there is a tech note that applies to this
problem which states that you must have a modem that has a Vista
compatible sticker on it. Well I ran down to the closest Staples and
bought a Zoom modem that is supposed to be Vista compatible. I fired it
up and things looked really good. The next day the IPV6 problem reared
its ugly head again. Then I played the reset adapter game, etc with
windows telling me there was nothing wrong with my connection. Looks
like we are going to be Vista Victims. We can either go back to XP or
wait until Microsoft admits there is a problem and gives us a fix for
it. If I find some magic bullet I will certainly post it.