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Old 03-20-2007   #2 (permalink)
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RE: Keep losing Internet Explorer connection

2 possibilities that I can thing of:
1) Disable IPv6
2) Disable the DHCP Broadcast flag in Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/928233

- John

"Papa" wrote:

> I have a new Gateway MT3418 notebook with Vista Home Premium pre-installed.
> This notebook has an internal wireless adapter.
>
> I have gone through all of the steps to get wireless connectivity to the
> internet via my home network cable modem and wireless router. All parameters
> are set up correctly, and I am able to connect either through an Ethernet
> cable, or wirelessly.
>
> Both methods work, but there is still a problem. After being online with the
> internet wirelessly for a while (using Internet Explorer as my browser),
> Internet Explorer will sometimes (but not always) issue an error message
> saying "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage". If I then check the
> wireless icon at the bottom right-hand edge of the screen, I am told that
> there is a wireless connection to my home network and the signal strength is
> excellent. My notebook is 4 feet from the modem and router.
>
> The only way I have found to get back online wirelessly is to reboot.
>
> Any suggestions? Thanks.
>
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