Wireless connection constantly drops - Toshiba Satellite M45-S359 notebook

ht24 · 24th Dec 2007, 11:58 AM

Hi,
I have a Toshiba M45-S359 notebook laptop. About every 20-30 seconds, the wireless connection drops off (and immediately automatically reconnects). This is not a router issue because I tried 2 different routers (Linksys and Netgear) and also the wireless connection is perfectly stable on the other laptop I have.
There are no interference issues either because it happens even when I have the laptop sitting very close to the router.
Any suggestions/advice? Thanks in advance.
HT

Adrian Wong · 24th Dec 2007, 12:34 PM

Check the WiFi setting on your notebook. Try setting it to 11 mbps or 54 mbps (if it supports 802.11g) instead of Auto.

ht24 · 24th Dec 2007, 01:08 PM

How do I change the WiFi setting on my notebook?
Thanks for your help!
HT

Adrian Wong · 24th Dec 2007, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ht24

How do I change the WiFi setting on my notebook?
Thanks for your help!
HT

Go to Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Hardware -> Device Manager.

In there, look for your WiFi module (for example, Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100). Right click and select Properties.

Go to Advanced. There should be an option for you to change the data rate or transmission mode.

ht24 · 24th Dec 2007, 01:38 PM

Under Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection, I found the Wireless Mode module. It is already set to use the default value (802.11b and 802.11g), using both 11 Mbps and 54 Mbps data rate. I did not see the "auto" option.

Additional info:
Ad Hoc Channel is set to 802.11 b/g, Channel 10
Intel throughput enhancer is enabled
Preferred band is using 802.11g as default

Thx.
HT

Adrian Wong · 24th Dec 2007, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ht24

Under Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection, I found the Wireless Mode module. It is already set to use the default value (802.11b and 802.11g), using both 11 Mbps and 54 Mbps data rate. I did not see the "auto" option.

Additional info:
Ad Hoc Channel is set to 802.11 b/g, Channel 10
Intel throughput enhancer is enabled
Preferred band is using 802.11g as default

Thx.
HT

Well, force it to use only one... Either 802.11b or 802.11g. Try 802.11g first.

ht24 · 25th Dec 2007, 12:42 AM

For some reason, that doesn't work either..
Thx,
HT

Adrian Wong · 25th Dec 2007, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ht24

For some reason, that doesn't work either..
Thx,
HT

Try disabling the Intel Throughput Enhancer.

ht24 · 25th Dec 2007, 06:55 AM

Tried it.. Problem still persists..
- HT

Chai · 25th Dec 2007, 11:06 PM

Tried updating the drivers?

24th Dec 2007, 11:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
ht24 Newbie Join Date: 24 Dec 2007 Posts: 7 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Wireless connection constantly drops - Toshiba Satellite M45-S359 notebook Hi, I have a Toshiba M45-S359 notebook laptop. About every 20-30 seconds, the wireless connection drops off (and immediately automatically reconnects). This is not a router issue because I tried 2 different routers (Linksys and Netgear) and also the wireless connection is perfectly stable on the other laptop I have. There are no interference issues either because it happens even when I have the laptop sitting very close to the router. Any suggestions/advice? Thanks in advance. HT

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