Windows XP Wireless connection dropping

[busia12]

I've read all the FAQ's and googled the hell out of this problem, but nothing I've tried has fixed the issue:

My parent's computer is running a fully updated copy of Windows XP. They have a USB-style Linksys wireless adapter plugged in and installed perfectly. (Along with the Linksys wireless connection manager program that sits in the system tray) My home wireless network is working properly, as none of my other computers in the house are having the issue...

But this particular computer randomly disconnects and drops connection every ~15 minutes or so.

Things I've tried...

Turning off the "Wireless Zero Configuration" service in services.msc

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[JackMDS]

Hi

Try to switch off the Wireless Card Power saving.

In general.

http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html

 

[busia12]

Hi

Try to switch off the Wireless Card Power saving.

In general.

http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html

Thanks for the tip, my wireless adapter is NOT in power saver mode. I double-checked in the device manager. Any other suggestions?

 

[Emulex]

i had this problem with a crappy card. the WUSB600 doesn't exhibit this problem.

never could solve it

 

[gsaldivar]

Time to buy a new wireless card. It should fix that.

Good luck!

 

[busia12]

Time to buy a new wireless card. It should fix that.

Good luck!

I moved my router a little closer to the XP machine, and I haven't had any problems since. If it drops out again, I'll order a newer and better-reviewed card. Thanks, everyone!

 

[gsaldivar]

Also you might try manually switching the card to a channel with less users, if you are in an area with dense wifi use!