I've got Rogers Lite internet service and a wireless router. Periodically (sometimes very frequently) the internet connection on my laptop goes away. The wireless utility icon in the sys tray still shows that I'm connected, but any HTTP access results in a time out. Typical "solution" is to toggle the wifi on my laptop off/on (it's a convenient button).
So is it the router (an inexpensive D-Link WBR-1310) or the cable modem (Motorola SurfBoard 5100)? My initial guess is the modem is doing something stupid (since it appears that my wireless connection is still good to the router); unfortunately I didn't think until now to try login on to the router when this happens to confirm that part. The reason I am not 100% convinced it is the modem is that every once in a while, it takes a significant time to establish the wireless connection. Typically it takes just a few seconds, but every once in a while it will sit there trying continually, for 2-3 minutes.
So is it the router (an inexpensive D-Link WBR-1310) or the cable modem (Motorola SurfBoard 5100)? My initial guess is the modem is doing something stupid (since it appears that my wireless connection is still good to the router); unfortunately I didn't think until now to try login on to the router when this happens to confirm that part. The reason I am not 100% convinced it is the modem is that every once in a while, it takes a significant time to establish the wireless connection. Typically it takes just a few seconds, but every once in a while it will sit there trying continually, for 2-3 minutes.