It's a big day today. football playoffs. but first I have to go to the auto parts store and have them check to see if my battery will hold enough of a charge or whether I need to buy a new one.
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Tibby, I can't believe u. The pictures you are posting.
........... holy moly!!!!! I would show you people, but I would probably be written up for doing so. Exactly, why are you involved in co-ops?
........... holy moly!!!!! I would show you people, but I would probably be written up for doing so. Exactly, why are you involved in co-ops?
Tibby, I can't believe u. The pictures you are posting.
good point - gracie might not get to see
and here's some coffee for atty and catt!
lol.
So, let's see, catching up:
@Pepper:
How old is the battery? If over, say, 6-9 years old and you have any qualms about it, and also it doesn't put too much crimp in your budget, just change it out. Age is a main factor. Testing is a good idea too. Cold wreaks havoc on em.
@CES
1a) Go online and make sure you have the latest drivers (IDK how you determined up-to-date...win update is not always it)
1b) Check support forums from Atheros
2) Try relocating and see if it still happens, particularly near the router. If it still does, it's hardware/software most likely or something else (microwave?) interfering.
3) Depending on location of course, I always opt for a wired connection if at all practical and within economics. Even if you unfurl it to sit on sofa. But that's me.
(P.S. As a result, all my stuff is wired. I consider wireless a security hole. I even requested that Comcast deactivate wireless on their cable modem. They have a nasty habit of making public wifi hot spots out of all their equipment.)
@Tibs, @Fran, @Snails
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So, let's see, catching up:
@Pepper:
How old is the battery? If over, say, 6-9 years old and you have any qualms about it, and also it doesn't put too much crimp in your budget, just change it out. Age is a main factor. Testing is a good idea too. Cold wreaks havoc on em.
@CES
Not much idea other than the usual:
1a) Go online and make sure you have the latest drivers (IDK how you determined up-to-date...win update is not always it)
1b) Check support forums from Atheros
2) Try relocating and see if it still happens, particularly near the router. If it still does, it's hardware/software most likely or something else (microwave?) interfering.
3) Depending on location of course, I always opt for a wired connection if at all practical and within economics. Even if you unfurl it to sit on sofa. But that's me.
(P.S. As a result, all my stuff is wired. I consider wireless a security hole. I even requested that Comcast deactivate wireless on their cable modem. They have a nasty habit of making public wifi hot spots out of all their equipment.)
@Tibs, @Fran, @Snails
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if you're sure it's your lap top try picking up an adapter at walmart - i got one from netgear for about 20 bucks there. if it turns out that doesn't do it bring the thing back
adapters rarely go bad so it might be your modem after all. possibly atty might know more if different devices have different requirements which would explain why some of your stuff is working ok .....
Atty, the battery is 7 years old. it's in my run-about Toyota. the car only has 55k on it in 7 years. I took it down to auto zone and got a new one for $130.... it has a 5 year warranty on it. Plus they took out the old and put in the new battery... a major plus on a day like this.
the bad: I spent $130 I wasn't planning on spending.
the good: I have a $150 wild wings gift card that I got for Christmas. I thought I would be saving $150 for today and tomorrow at wild wings... now i'll at least break even.
the bad: I spent $130 I wasn't planning on spending.
the good: I have a $150 wild wings gift card that I got for Christmas. I thought I would be saving $150 for today and tomorrow at wild wings... now i'll at least break even.
tibberoo, those pictures at tame compared to the one I'm speaking about that you posted.
I don't really DO wireless. Nonetheless, I understand basic stuff, but IDK about specifics with particular make/model quirks.
@CES....
Also check the router. Check for software upgrades if it's not ISP handled/owned.
Also, check if your laptop has power level settings for the wireless...max em out.
Also, your ISP may know more after you've done all the above. They'll probably just send you some stock "form e-mail" about standard wireless stuff. But you can try it and then call em back.
Sorry I can't be more help than the above.
@CES....
Also check the router. Check for software upgrades if it's not ISP handled/owned.
Also, check if your laptop has power level settings for the wireless...max em out.
Also, your ISP may know more after you've done all the above. They'll probably just send you some stock "form e-mail" about standard wireless stuff. But you can try it and then call em back.
Sorry I can't be more help than the above.
Atty, the battery is 7 years old. it's in my run-about Toyota. the car only has 55k on it in 7 years. I took it down to auto zone and got a new one for $130.... it has a 5 year warranty on it. Plus they took out the old and put in the new battery... a major plus on a day like this.
the bad: I spent $130 I wasn't planning on spending.
the good: I have a $150 wild wings gift card that I got for Christmas. I thought I would be saving $150 for today and tomorrow at wild wings... now i'll at least break even.
Sounds like a winner Pepper. Bummer about the cost. That's the way it goes.
I shouldn't complain. I've had the car for 7 years and that's the first $$ I've put into it other than regular maintenance. It's been a great little car.
if you're sure it's your lap top try picking up an adapter at walmart - i got one from netgear for about 20 bucks there. if it turns out that doesn't do it bring the thing back
adapters rarely go bad so it might be your modem after all. possibly atty might know more if different devices have different requirements which would explain why some of your stuff is working ok .....
It's a weak radio signal. Sure, there's standards and encryption and some stuff is pickier than others due to implementation differences. If it wasn't for all that stuff, it'd be dirt simple. But you have to have protocols and encryption.
So it's basically a function of:
1) interference and line of sight
2) square of the distance
3) power levels
4) good working software and hardware
It helps to think of it as an x-ray light bulb that goes through most walls. (but it's a radio wavelength) Of course, it's a fairly high frequency due to the need for sending a lot of data per second. And THAT makes it harder to get a clear signal because high frequency doesn't travel the same as one-way lower frequency stuff like standard AM/FM radio.
At least, that's mostly correct without getting all detailed. Lots of bits real fast means more error prone.
And just because it seems to be "picture posting day", and WiFi is interesting:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi
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