Forums
New posts
Articles
Product Reviews
Policies
FAQ
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Digital Lifestyle
Internet, Networking, and Wireless
internet will stop working randomly
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="tarman52" data-source="post: 853113" data-attributes="member: 103557"><p><strong>Same wireless connection problem - Time Capsule solution</strong></p><p></p><p>I have had problems with my new MacBook staying connected to our 2wire router for months. My husband and sons have pcs and don't want to change anything. I have an old eMac and a 1st gen iPod touch that stay connected wirelessly all the time to the 2wire; but the MacBook, i have to constantly reconnect or at least start to reconnect before the signal momentarily comes in (what works is to click on Airport strength symbol, then choose Join Other Network, then Show Networks, then highlight the 2wire, then the signal comes in). It's like a wave coming in, then it's gone. I can follow the signal strength when I'm importing mail, so I can see what is happening. The strong connection lasts for a few seconds, then it's nearly gone - very frustrating.</p><p></p><p>I recently got an iPhone 3G. Same problem. It won't stay connected either, and I haven't figured out a bypass connection route like I did with the MacBook, so it is hit and miss. Remember, my 1st gen iPod touch has no such problem.</p><p></p><p>Talked to Apple experts at the genius bar. They don't really understand it either. New Apple stuff should be backwards compatible with older routers.</p><p></p><p>Finally solved problem - bought Time Capsule, plugged it into 2wire, used bridge set-up. So we have two wireless devices and can choose which one to connect to. No interference problems yet. Husband is happy, I am very happy. MacBook and iPhone stay connected to new router (time capsule) all the time. Had to choose it as my first router in network preferences list, so that it would connect to time capsule router preferentially to 2wire. </p><p></p><p>Still don't understand why 2wire won't stay connected to newer Apple products - but frustration is over until the next thing comes along.</p><p></p><p>Thought just occured to me. I had to install a newer version of airport utility (version 5.4.1) to set up Time Capsule. Maybe 2wire would have worked ok had I just installed newer airport utility. Expert advice out there? I am definitely a novice.</p><p></p><p>Obviously, my problem is not unique. Maybe Apple should investigate?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tarman52, post: 853113, member: 103557"] [b]Same wireless connection problem - Time Capsule solution[/b] I have had problems with my new MacBook staying connected to our 2wire router for months. My husband and sons have pcs and don't want to change anything. I have an old eMac and a 1st gen iPod touch that stay connected wirelessly all the time to the 2wire; but the MacBook, i have to constantly reconnect or at least start to reconnect before the signal momentarily comes in (what works is to click on Airport strength symbol, then choose Join Other Network, then Show Networks, then highlight the 2wire, then the signal comes in). It's like a wave coming in, then it's gone. I can follow the signal strength when I'm importing mail, so I can see what is happening. The strong connection lasts for a few seconds, then it's nearly gone - very frustrating. I recently got an iPhone 3G. Same problem. It won't stay connected either, and I haven't figured out a bypass connection route like I did with the MacBook, so it is hit and miss. Remember, my 1st gen iPod touch has no such problem. Talked to Apple experts at the genius bar. They don't really understand it either. New Apple stuff should be backwards compatible with older routers. Finally solved problem - bought Time Capsule, plugged it into 2wire, used bridge set-up. So we have two wireless devices and can choose which one to connect to. No interference problems yet. Husband is happy, I am very happy. MacBook and iPhone stay connected to new router (time capsule) all the time. Had to choose it as my first router in network preferences list, so that it would connect to time capsule router preferentially to 2wire. Still don't understand why 2wire won't stay connected to newer Apple products - but frustration is over until the next thing comes along. Thought just occured to me. I had to install a newer version of airport utility (version 5.4.1) to set up Time Capsule. Maybe 2wire would have worked ok had I just installed newer airport utility. Expert advice out there? I am definitely a novice. Obviously, my problem is not unique. Maybe Apple should investigate? [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Digital Lifestyle
Internet, Networking, and Wireless
internet will stop working randomly
Top