connection changes to local only

KC JONES · 30-10-2009, 15:14

Does anyone know why an internet sometimes become local only. I have Vista Home Premium and an eircom router

Some times it changes to local only during a browsing session and sometimes when i go to connect it says either limited connectivity or local only

Thanks

Gone Drinking · 30-10-2009, 15:18

Sounds like the signal is dropping.. are you using the laptop wirelessly? (is that even a word?!) and if so, how far away from the router?

KC JONES · 30-10-2009, 15:23

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Originally Posted by Gone Drinking

Sounds like the signal is dropping.. are you using the laptop wirelessly?

yes

Quote:

how far away from the router?

the router is downstairs and i am up stairs

Gone Drinking · 30-10-2009, 15:24

Have a look at your signal strength and see what its like, more than likely thats the problem i would think

KC JONES · 30-10-2009, 15:27

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Originally Posted by Gone Drinking

Have a look at your signal strength and see what its like,

says excellent

cpu-dude · 30-10-2009, 15:30

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Originally Posted by KC JONES

says excellent

That's a well known Vista issue, "forgets" that's it's actually connected to a network.

Restarting the computer easily resolves the issue. Also, disable IPv6 in your Wireless Adapter properties.

NothingMan · 30-10-2009, 15:31

When was the last time the Eircom router was restarted? Always worth a try, as sometimes these are left on constantly and just need a good reboot.

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KC JONES Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: on a train Posts: 242 Adverts \| Friends	connection changes to local only Does anyone know why an internet sometimes become local only. I have Vista Home Premium and an eircom router Some times it changes to local only during a browsing session and sometimes when i go to connect it says either limited connectivity or local only Thanks

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30-10-2009, 15:18	#2
Gone Drinking Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Confai Posts: 1,254 Adverts \| Friends	Sounds like the signal is dropping.. are you using the laptop wirelessly? (is that even a word?!) and if so, how far away from the router?

30-10-2009, 15:24	#4
Gone Drinking Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Confai Posts: 1,254 Adverts \| Friends	Have a look at your signal strength and see what its like, more than likely thats the problem i would think