Weird Wireless Problem

[Joe]

My main PC (Windows 7) is having this problem where it just drops the connection to my wireless network.

I have 2 laptops and 2 smart phones that also connect to the wireless with no issues at all.

Drivers say that they're updated.

What else could be causing this?

[Kodoir]

One thing to check is the max connections allowed. It might be set on the wireless router to only allow a certain amount of connections.

[Joe]

I don't think there is a limit, but I'll double-check.

[Fieldmouse]

I don't think there is a limit, but I'll double-check.

The suspense is killing me

[Joe]

There is no limit.

[Surefoot]

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[Kurrigan]

I have had this problem before and the fix that I use is to change the channel. My theory is that the router picks up interference from another device on the same channel. So I just head to the settings and switch from say 11 to 9. It usually only happens once in a blue moon but that is my suggestion.

[Joe]

I have had this problem before and the fix that I use is to change the channel. My theory is that the router picks up interference from another device on the same channel. So I just head to the settings and switch from say 11 to 9. It usually only happens once in a blue moon but that is my suggestion.

I checked that. There are a couple other networks in range but at different channels.

Remember, I'm having no other problems with other devices. Just this particular computer.

[Endertin Gimlet]

Could it be a hardware problem? Is it onboard, card or usb? I had my onboard wifi do something similar and had to buy a 300Mbps USB adapter.

[Joe]

It is onboard. Yesterday I tried uninstalling it and reinstalling it. We'll see if that makes any difference.

[Nacklebert]

Does it happen when you make microwave popcorn or a TV dinner?
Seriously, microwaves emit 2.4ghz noise and can cause problems as they age.