Wibbler

On 4 Mar, 13:19, "Bobby" <b...@europe.com> wrote:
> I'm having problems with my wireless adaptor and Vista on my desktop PC.
>
> It must be a local problem to this machine since my laptop (in the same room
> but running XP) works fine - both using wireless connections.
>
> I have two problems.
>
> 1. Often when I boot my desktop PC I only get "local" access - rather than
> "local and Internet" access. I have to fiddle around to eventually get
> Internet access (usually by disconnecting and reconnecting my adaptor,
> sometimes by "repairing" it - using Vista).
>
> 2. Sometimes when I connect, the connection is very slow. I suspect this is
> the wireless part of my connection rather than the Internet part.
>
> What could be the problem? Is Vista wireless support OK? I have an old (PCI)
> wireless adaptor from Belkin (about 2-3 years old). Could it be my wireless
> adaptor?
>
> If I need to get a more up-to-date adaptor, can anyone recommend an
> inexpensive one that works well with Vista?
>
> Cheers.
>
> Bobby

Having the same trouble with a Belkin MIMO router and wireless USB
device. Driving me crazy - only just bought the router before
upgrading to Vista...