Resolved New laptop keeps dropping internet signal

Hi all

First, a bit of background.

I run a Windows XP machine, using Talktalk broadband. I am connected wirelessly to an Echolite wireless router, and for the past 3 years I have had no problems.

Last week I bought a brand new laptop running Windows 7 64bit, with the intention of wirelessly networking them together. This was successful, I can wirelessly transfer files etc between computers.

However, the problem comes with the internet connection dropping out. I can run ok on my laptop, but the internet signal will cut out when i turn my XP machine on. The signal may come back on temporarily, but it is very intermittent.

It is as if the computers are not happy to share an internet connection. The internet light on my router will go out when the signal is lost. but the network connection is still established. I cannot pinpoint the exact conditions where the internet is lost and restored.

I have had talktalk run all the line checks and they appear clear.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Gray

 

WPA - Personal
TKIP Encryption type

Many thanks for the interest.

 

Hi.

Thanks for the help.

I shall try this over the Christmas period and post back with any progress.

Thanks again, and happy festivities to all...

Regards.

Gray

 

Many apologies for the delay,

I have solved the problem, turns out the router was knackered, bought a new one yesterday, 10x increase in speed, no drop outs, however i do have another issue, which i will ask about in another post.

Regards