As a general rule is connecting to the internet using a wireless connection inherently less reliable and more prone to losing that connection than using a wired connection?

I ask because a friend has recently joined TalkTalk and is using a wireless internet connection but it frequently won't log in and drops out during use.

She has CONTACTED TalkTalk without successs (they SEEM unable to offer a solution) so I wonder if it is a common problem I'm sure it shouldn't be but I can't SEE what else is at fault?

I use TalkTalk and have no problem using a basic wired arrangement.




Depends on a number of things.

What type of wireless specification is he using, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

How far away is the access point. Is the AP near anything that might interfere with the signal, walls, metal objects, BLUETOOTH appliances.

Wired connections are usually better. I use wireless because I cannot run a cable from the AP to the computer without my fiancee hanging me with it. .

Cheap Hubs overheat and some need constant resetting.

If his connection is low or is none existent, try disconnecting the network card (through Windows) for 30 seconds or 1 minute, then reconnect and see if that makes any difference.

Cannot give much more advice without more info on hardware.Quote from: reddevilggg on March 13, 2009, 04:58:47 AM

Depends on a number of things.

What type of wireless specification is he using, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

How far away is the access point. Is the AP near anything that might interfere with the signal, walls, metal objects, bluetooth appliances.

Wired connections are usually better. I use wireless because I cannot run a cable from the AP to the computer without my fiancee hanging me with it. .

Cheap Hubs overheat and some need constant resetting.

If his connection is low or is none existent, try disconnecting the network card (through Windows) for 30 seconds or 1 minute, then reconnect and see if that makes any difference.

Cannot give much more advice without more info on hardware.