Vista - Limited Connectivity or no internet

03-19-2008

"DebbieM" <DebbieM@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>I have 2 laptops that are running Vista and get this message numerious
>times.
> I also have 2 Windows XP pc's on the same network.
> Why do the Vista pc's keep having this issue. My Linksys wireless router
> is
> setup with no restictions so I can get this problem fixed.

Some laptops that run Vista have a weak wireless card that can cause
problems in making or keeping a wireless connection.

If you can get a standalone wireless card, a USB wireless card and plug it
into the laptop , then you can see if the connection problem follows. If the
USB wireless card doesn't have problems, then you can point to the
integrated wireless card in the laptop as the culprit, and it's a weak card.

03-20-2008

Debbie,

This list looks very promising. If one of these works for you please let us
know.

--
Regards, BobF.
"PTravel" <ptravel@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> The standard fixes are:
>
> 1. In Device Manager, Properties, [select wireless NIC], Properties,
> Power Management, uncheck "Allow computer to turn off this device to save
> power."
>
> 2. a) type regedit and press enter
>
> b) path:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\
>
> c) registry option: DhcpConnForceBroadcastFlag, double click on it,
> in the value data box change the 1 to a 0
>
> 3. In Network & Sharing, select Manage Wireless Connections. Select
> your wireless network and right click. Select properties. Uncheck
> Connect to a more preferred network if available.
>
> 4. In Network & Sharing, select Manage Network Connections. Select the
> Wireless Network Connection. Right click and select Properties. Uncheck
> Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6). Uncheck QOS Packet Scheduler.
> Click OK.
>
> 5. Don't listen to anyone who tells you your router isn't compatible --
> Vista's wireless code has problems. The good news is, SP1 may address
> some of them. It's always a good idea to make sure you have the latest
> drivers for your NIC and the latest firmware for your router. However,
> this is the last thing I would try, though it's always the first
> recommendation by the Microsoft MVPs.
>
>
> "DebbieM" <DebbieM@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:B9E5669D-A849-42F3-8D56-8284352C7A06@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>I do not have SP1 on these laptops
>>
>> "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
>>

Quote:

>>> Try Method 2 in this article.
>>> A device driver is not installed, or a hardware device does not function
>>> correctly after you install Windows Vista Service Pack 1:
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=948187
>>>
>>> --
>>> Was this helpful? Then click the Ratings button. Voting helps the web
>>> interface.
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales...eAPostAsAnswer
>>> Mark L. Ferguson
>>> .
>>>
>>> "DebbieM" <DebbieM@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>>> news:4531325A-E9DF-4570-8AA4-B579C43F36EC@xxxxxx
>>> > I have 2 laptops that are running Vista and get this message numerious
>>> > times.
>>> > I also have 2 Windows XP pc's on the same network.
>>> > Why do the Vista pc's keep having this issue. My Linksys wireless
>>> > router
>>> > is
>>> > setup with no restictions so I can get this problem fixed.
>>>

>

**alienandy** · 03-20-2008

Mate, I have had the same issues as you since going to Vista. I also have a Linksys Router supplied to me from Vonage for our broadband telephone service. My solution which works every time but is a pain in the butt is to unplug the power from the Router and plug in back in again. This always works, but I have to say that this shouldn't really happen.
Still not going back to XP though!

03-19-2008	#11 (permalink)
Mr. Arnold n/a posts	Re: Limited Connectivity or no internet "DebbieM" <DebbieM@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:4531325A-E9DF-4570-8AA4-B579C43F36EC@xxxxxx Quote: >I have 2 laptops that are running Vista and get this message numerious >times. > I also have 2 Windows XP pc's on the same network. > Why do the Vista pc's keep having this issue. My Linksys wireless router > is > setup with no restictions so I can get this problem fixed. Some laptops that run Vista have a weak wireless card that can cause problems in making or keeping a wireless connection. If you can get a standalone wireless card, a USB wireless card and plug it into the laptop , then you can see if the connection problem follows. If the USB wireless card doesn't have problems, then you can point to the integrated wireless card in the laptop as the culprit, and it's a weak card.
My System Specs

03-20-2008	#12 (permalink)
Bob F. n/a posts	Re: Limited Connectivity or no internet Debbie, This list looks very promising. If one of these works for you please let us know. -- Regards, BobF. "PTravel" <ptravel@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uL8xOkhiIHA.3400@xxxxxx Quote: > The standard fixes are: > > 1. In Device Manager, Properties, [select wireless NIC], Properties, > Power Management, uncheck "Allow computer to turn off this device to save > power." > > 2. a) type regedit and press enter > > b) path: > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\ > > c) registry option: DhcpConnForceBroadcastFlag, double click on it, > in the value data box change the 1 to a 0 > > 3. In Network & Sharing, select Manage Wireless Connections. Select > your wireless network and right click. Select properties. Uncheck > Connect to a more preferred network if available. > > 4. In Network & Sharing, select Manage Network Connections. Select the > Wireless Network Connection. Right click and select Properties. Uncheck > Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6). Uncheck QOS Packet Scheduler. > Click OK. > > 5. Don't listen to anyone who tells you your router isn't compatible -- > Vista's wireless code has problems. The good news is, SP1 may address > some of them. It's always a good idea to make sure you have the latest > drivers for your NIC and the latest firmware for your router. However, > this is the last thing I would try, though it's always the first > recommendation by the Microsoft MVPs. > > > "DebbieM" <DebbieM@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:B9E5669D-A849-42F3-8D56-8284352C7A06@xxxxxx Quote: >>I do not have SP1 on these laptops >> >> "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote: >> Quote: >>> Try Method 2 in this article. >>> A device driver is not installed, or a hardware device does not function >>> correctly after you install Windows Vista Service Pack 1: >>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=948187 >>> >>> -- >>> Was this helpful? Then click the Ratings button. Voting helps the web >>> interface. >>> http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales...eAPostAsAnswer >>> Mark L. Ferguson >>> . >>> >>> "DebbieM" <DebbieM@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>> news:4531325A-E9DF-4570-8AA4-B579C43F36EC@xxxxxx >>> > I have 2 laptops that are running Vista and get this message numerious >>> > times. >>> > I also have 2 Windows XP pc's on the same network. >>> > Why do the Vista pc's keep having this issue. My Linksys wireless >>> > router >>> > is >>> > setup with no restictions so I can get this problem fixed. >>> >
My System Specs

03-20-2008	#13 (permalink)
alienandy Windows Vista x64 Home Premium Edition 17 posts	Re: Limited Connectivity or no internet Mate, I have had the same issues as you since going to Vista. I also have a Linksys Router supplied to me from Vonage for our broadband telephone service. My solution which works every time but is a pain in the butt is to unplug the power from the Router and plug in back in again. This always works, but I have to say that this shouldn't really happen. Still not going back to XP though!
My System Specs

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