[Gunion]

I recently brought a laptop with Vista Home Premium (32bit) pre-installed.
Dual core T3200 2.00GHz
2Gb RAM
Realtek RTL81817B Wireless Network Adaptor
Netgear RangeMax Router

I've been having a connection issue where my wireless device loses sight of ANY wireless networks at completely random times, Including both my neighbours routers. The only way I can connect again is by restarting my computer. This is happening quite a few times a day.

Another problem is i used to be able to go through "Wireless Network Connections" and "Disable" driver (then Enable), but now when i do it, it says "not responding".

I have tried;
Updating driver through Device Manager
Disabling (TCP/iPv6)
Hard wiring to router (this resulted in brilliant connection with no drop outs)
Changed my router (which needed replacing anyway)

I have another 2 computers using the same router which both run off XP with no problems.

I'm guessing its a vista problem because of the "not responding" in the Network Connections file. Any help would be massively appreciated

[TerryNet]

I cannot find anything about that wireless adapter. If it is integrated get the latest driver from your laptop manufacturer's web site. Otherwise get the latest driver from Realtek.

[unbidden]

Just a thought; either disable Vista Wireless connection and just run the software that came with your card/router.... or remove the 3rd party software and go with just the Vista connection. This was often an issue with XP machines.

[joeten]

i would try unbiddens suggestion as there may be an issue with both progs trying to claim the rights i had it somtime back and that was the solution hope it's the same for you

[TerryNet]

Good idea, with the exception that in Vista the WLAN AutoConfig must be running to have wireless. FWIW on my Vista I use the integrated Broadband wireless adapter with only the WLAN AutoConfig and an Airlink101 USB wireless adapter with both the Airlink101 utility and WLAN AutoConfig.

[Gunion]

Thanks for your replies folks, i really appreciate your knowledge. I have tried the above but didn't fix the problem. not sure if anyone has any more ideas?

[kenny111111]

http://www.catonett.com/blog/archives/194

[Gunion]

Originally Posted by kenny111111

http://www.catonett.com/blog/archives/194

Just tried this. will let you know how it goes. Many thanks

[Gunion]

No good unfortunately. and now it wont hold a connection for longer that 5 mins before wireless network adapter fails.

I have tried the above which didnt help so reverted back to original settings.

getting close to the hammer option...

[joeten]

hi look here is this the driver http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...k+Adaptor&meta=

[Gunion]

Originally Posted by joeten

hi look here is this the driver http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...k+Adaptor&meta=

lol, bo*lox.... see what you did there.... RTL8187B then... i have sat in the corner on my own for 10 minutes to reflect on my error.

[joeten]

lol if your going to screw up do it big this is what i should have sent you http://www.realtek.com.tw/products/p...n=5&ProdID=143