Hi, I am new here and a familiar user. The problem I am having is that my Dell Inspiron 1521 disconnects from my wireless internet every 10 minutes or so. It goes to "Local Only" when I diagnose the problem sometimes i have to reset the IP address and that works or reset the network. Also I can usually wait and the connection will come back up on its own. It is usually down for 3 to 5 minutes. My specs are listed below... Also I have two other laptops that don't experience these problems as often (Maybe once or twice an hour). Any help is appreciated. Thanks

Dell Inspiron 1521
Vista Home Basic
SP1
4 GB Ram, 32 bit Operating System
AMD Athlon 64 x 2 Dual Core TK -53 1.70GHz
Dell Wireless 1490 Dual Band WLan Mini-Card

My Router is a...
Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router
Model Number WRT160N
One of the things that can cause this problem is RFI interference, the biggest culpret is cordless telephones, but it can be caused from a broad range of things  including garage DOOR OPENERS to thermostats to touch lamps. I would suggest changing the channel on your wireless router to another channel and see if that helps. Thats worked for me and many others. Good Luck and let us know if that helps.Please post your network settings for the comp in QUESTION and explain the settings on the router also.Probably the ISP...what type of connection ?
The router firmware may be an issue also.

Linksys is my least fav router...Netgear solved all my linksys problems.

the channel change is solid advice.I am not sure how to post my network settings. I use comcast Cable Internet and I am also not sure how to change the channel on my router unless you mean switch the ethernet cable in the back from port 1 to port say 3 or so. I did that! Thanks for all the help so far Ill keep you all POSTED on my progress.


You can access the router with a internet browser. If you have a manual for it you can follow instructions to change the wireless channel.

If you don't have a manual please post the make and model of the router and we can help with instructions.The make and model number of the router is listed in my original post. I do not have a mannual so any help is appreciated.

Thanks.ok the info guides are at this link..look for the PDF file link under ''more info'' heading

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/products/WRT160N


page 27 has info for channel settings under user guide


page 5 tells you how to access it