First off, does anyone know of any issues with Vista LAPTOPS connecting to invisible/non broadcasting routers? If not then details below.


About a month ago the laptop would randomly disconnect from my router. It is getting to the point that is is unusable. The REASON I think it may be Vista is that other wireless devises have strong stable connections to the router. Also the laptop will see and can connect to other visible routers in the area. I have updated everything, run virus checks, and deleted all saved networks from the laptop. Then manually input the info for the router, it finds it, and gives an option to "connect now." EVEN after all of that it wont work.

I have come to two conclusions; 1: Vista, 2: Wireless card in the laptop.
If anyone thinks its #2 please tell me how to confirm this. Let me know if you need any more info or have other ideas.

Thanks.Is the laptop under warranty? How old is it?
Other wireless devices can interfere. Have you tried changing the channel of the router? Other devices should be two or three meters away from the laptop. Does the laptop work BETTER in some spots in you room?
If you think it is the adapter, you can GET a good quality USB adapter for a small investment. Good to have anyway, when traveling  when you need an external adapter to pick up more signal.
Google search:
USB wireless with antenna