Windows 7 Bizaar wireless reception

[kevin from Chi-town]

Laptop....Compaq presario C700 Notebook....intel pentium dual core T2370 @ 1.73 GHz.....2.5 gigs pc 5400 RAM, Win 7 v 7100. Receiving wild fluctuations in the reception of the wireless network. This is happening only to this notebook, and everything simple has been tryed (reboot cable modem, reboot Linksys WRT54g,) . This notebook is using Atheros AR5007 802.11 b/g wifi adapter.

The 2 xp systems hardlined in are fine
The Vista/win 7 64 hardlined in is fine
The XP laptop sp2 wireless is fine
The Vista laptop x86 wireless is fine.

Now look at the echo requests to yahoo and the time fluctuations if it connects at all....
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7100]
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C:\Users\kevin-laptop>ping www.yahoo.com
Pinging www-real.wa1.b.yahoo.com [209.191.93.52] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=45ms TTL=52
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=98ms TTL=52
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Ping statistics for 209.191.93.52:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 2, Lost = 2 (50% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 45ms, Maximum = 98ms, Average = 71ms
C:\Users\kevin-laptop>ping www.yahoo.com
Pinging www-real.wa1.b.yahoo.com [209.191.93.52] with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Ping statistics for 209.191.93.52:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),
C:\Users\kevin-laptop>ping www.yahoo.com
Pinging www-real.wa1.b.yahoo.com [209.191.93.52] with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=600ms TTL=52
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Ping statistics for 209.191.93.52:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 1, Lost = 3 (75% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 600ms, Maximum = 600ms, Average = 600ms
C:\Users\kevin-laptop>ping www.yahoo.com
Pinging www-real.wa1.b.yahoo.com [209.191.93.52] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=104ms TTL=52
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=1480ms TTL=52
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=2723ms TTL=52
Request timed out.
Ping statistics for 209.191.93.52:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 3, Lost = 1 (25% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 104ms, Maximum = 2723ms, Average = 1435ms
C:\Users\kevin-laptop>ping www.yahoo.com
Pinging www-real.wa1.b.yahoo.com [209.191.93.52] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=1459ms TTL=52
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=910ms TTL=52
Request timed out.
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=2134ms TTL=52
Ping statistics for 209.191.93.52:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 3, Lost = 1 (25% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 910ms, Maximum = 2134ms, Average = 1501ms
C:\Users\kevin-laptop>ping www.yahoo.com
Pinging www-real.wa1.b.yahoo.com [209.191.93.52] with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=211ms TTL=52
Request timed out.
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=404ms TTL=52
Ping statistics for 209.191.93.52:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 2, Lost = 2 (50% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 211ms, Maximum = 404ms, Average = 307ms
C:\Users\kevin-laptop>ping www.yahoo.com
Pinging www-real.wa1.b.yahoo.com [209.191.93.52] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=191ms TTL=52
Request timed out.
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=104ms TTL=52
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=65ms TTL=52
Ping statistics for 209.191.93.52:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 3, Lost = 1 (25% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 65ms, Maximum = 191ms, Average = 120ms
C:\Users\kevin-laptop>ping www.yahoo.com
Pinging www-real.wa1.b.yahoo.com [209.191.93.52] with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=80ms TTL=52
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=206ms TTL=52
Reply from 209.191.93.52: bytes=32 time=183ms TTL=52


What am I missing?

 

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Based on the information provided, the Compaq Presario C700 Notebook with an Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2370 processor and an Atheros AR5007 802.11 b/g WiFi adapter is experiencing wild fluctuations in the reception of the wireless network, specifically affecting its connection to Yahoo through ping tests.
Here are some potential reasons for the wireless network connectivity issues and fluctuations:
1. WiFi Adapter or Driver Issues: The Atheros AR5007 WiFi adapter might have compatibility issues or an outdated driver. Ensure you have the latest driver for the adapter installed.
2. Interference: There could be interference from other wireless devices or electronic equipment causing signal disruption. Try changing the WiFi channel on your router to minimize interference.
3. Signal Strength: Check the signal strength of your wireless connection. Weak signal strength can result in erratic network behavior.
4. Distance from the Router: Ensure the laptop is within a reasonable distance from the wireless router to receive a strong signal.
5. Router Configuration: Review the settings on your Linksys WRT54G router. Ensure that the wireless settings are optimized for performance and compatibility with the laptop's WiFi adapter.
6. Network Congestion: High network usage or congestion can impact the stability of your wireless connection. Check if other devices are heavily using the network during the fluctuations.
7. Software Issues: There may be software on the laptop causing network interruptions. Run a malware scan and check for any programs that could be affecting the network.
8. Firmware Updates: Ensure that both the router and the WiFi adapter have the latest firmware updates installed for optimal performance.
By addressing these points and troubleshooting each area systematically, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the fluctuations in the reception of the wireless network on the Compaq Presario C700 Notebook.