Computer / Router / Adapter Issue? ?

[billt]

I got everything up and running with our 2 new desktops, but there is an issue I'm having with the adapter on Mel's computer. My computer is hard lined right into the Cable Modem / Router. Hers is in the other room and is a wireless connection via Netgear N+ Router and wireless adapter that plugs into her USB port.

The problem is when she turns the computer on and it boots up, it will not connect to the Internet. All I have to do is unplug the adapter, then plug it in again, and it works fine for as long as the computer is left on. It is as if something happens when the computer shuts down? I thought it was a loose connection, but that isn't it. I tried a different USB port and that didn't help either. The Router and adapter are both Netgear, and when they work, they work beautifully. Also the Router is on 24 / 7. My laptop also has a wireless card built in and it has the same issues until the adapter is unplugged, then plugged in again, so it is definitely the adapter. Any ideas? I'm no good at troubleshooting these things. Thanks,  Bill T.

[crusader rabbit]

Sounds like a "security" issue.  Do you have an auto log-in enabled with your router?  I'm thinking it may be set to exclude "outside" wireless connectivity, or to allow a single wireless connection.  When you turn-off the laptop and then try to reconnect, it thinks it is "foreign" and won't let it in.  When you unplug-re-plug, that resets it to "allow one" and the laptop can sign in.  Probably a simple fix in your wireless set-up menu, but you may have to make a big bonfire and start with all new equipment.  That's the best way to help the economy.  Good luck.  Computer problems can reduce the best of us to stammering idiots in such a short amount of time.  (I think they may be possessed)

[Pathfinder]

t may be a security interface issue, but I'm not so sure. Simply removing then re-inserting the adapter should not overcome a security issue. I'm guessing maybe something on the laptop and desktop setup.

I'll check with #1 son when he arises this AM and see what he has to say - this is his field.

[billt]

Thanks. I don't think it's the laptop because it happens when the laptop is off.  Bill T.

[Badgersmilk]

I would guess it's the boot sequence.  If you have a disc, or web site you can get the software from before doing this your all set.  Go to "installed programs" and uninstall the software for the wireless card.  Go back into control panel and get the list of "installed devices" (maybe under "my computer", or if you right click on the icon for whatever you named your computer.  Once you find the "installed devices" list uninstall the wireless card.  Turn off the computer, turn it back on, and windows will say.  "found new hardware".  It may ask you for the disk with the drivers, or not, but let it finish, then reinstall the software for the wireless card.


I started to type a big long explanation for why this works, but you probably don't really care, so long as it DOES work.  

[Sponsor]

[garand4life]

Rule 1 for Netgear is to completely uninstall the faulty device ie the usb adapter and reinstall. 9/10 times that fixes it.

[tt11758]

Rule 1 for Netgear is to completely uninstall the faulty device ie the usb adapter and reinstall. throw it away and install Linksys. 9/10 times that fixes it pretty much every time..

Edited for accuracy.   

[twyacht]

Check and see if your wireless connection is your default/automatic connection. You can set the properties of the primary home Netgear connection to Home.

Make sure you have it security enabled, or your neighbors can "bum" your wireless connection. If you tell the laptop to "remember" this password it should be automatic.

Keyword is "should".....

P.S. Bill Gates is the devil.....

[philw]

I am guessing it is running winblowz   so the only help  I can offer is to get a MAC 

Check and see if your wireless connection is your default/automatic connection. You can set the properties of the primary home Netgear connection to Home.

Make sure you have it security enabled, or your neighbors can "bum" your wireless connection. If you tell the laptop to "remember" this password it should be automatic.

Keyword is "should".....

P.S. Bill Gates is the devil.....

+1 to all of that 

also with the PC's  do they also have built in Wireless adapters   as well as you using the USB one    as you could try using the buit in one  some PC ( well most )  have a switch on them to turn that on or off    there might be a conflict between them both 

[Timothy]

1) Get a big hammer!
2) Modify everything on the system with sharp blows of the metal end of the hammer!
3) Buy a Mac.....