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Connection problem (internet)

  • 07-08-2011 06:45PM
    #1
    arsebandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 165 ✭✭


    I have a Toshiba satellite running vista, It has a very annoying problem.
    When i open it up etc it NEVER connects to the net first time (wireless) i always get the stupid( !) sign and wont connect ... i switch the wireless of with the little switch and back on again and it connects . Another problem i presume is connected is ... its very very slow downloading .... if say im using a torrent the speed goes up and down from 0 -300k it takes forever to download say even a single song (up to 1 hr). i have several laptops and none of them have any problem like this. Any help would be great .

    i have the connection set to auto ip address etc.

    Thanks

    Bandit


Comments

  • #2
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 96,076 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    which version of windows ?

    try changing from the supplied wifi manager to the build in windows one


  • #3
    arsebandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 165 ✭✭arsebandit


    Capt'n Midnight wrote: »
    which version of windows ?

    try changing from the supplied wifi manager to the build in windows one
    Windows Vista Home premium. , I am using the Windows WiFi manager at the moment ... Maybe should I try a different one ? Any recommendations ?
    Thanks Bandit


  • #4
    arsebandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 165 ✭✭arsebandit


    I still have this annoying issue... Download speed is really bad.. other laptops run perfect no problems, i cant seem to get any highter than 10-20 kbs where as my wifes laptop with reach 300kbs no problem on the same file.. same os with the same programme. Can any offer any advice? No matter how many pcs are connected ... even just mine speed is still crap. Not sure if its a connected problem .. but i can NEVER connect first time to my network i have to switch my wireless on the laptop off and back on again. Please help !!


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