Windows 7 Constant Disconnections, Found work around (unsuitable)

[morrin]

I am currently running RC1 7 Ultimate. I have been dealing with a crazy amount of internet connection drops between hardwired and wireless. I have tried the following:

WMP-300N card (constant disconnects)
WMP-600N card (constant disconnects)
WGA-600N Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter (constant disconnects or won't connect)
DAP-1522 Bridge (Constant Disconnects)

All of those I have proven to work in a stable Vista 32 home install and are all stable in that environment. I have also proven that is not my service provider or Apple Router that I use as a main router from my 2 laptops, 2 iphones and other desktop.

The only solution I have found to correct this issue of the constant internet dropouts is:

Bridge the wireless connection of my laptop > D-Link DIR-655 and then LAN off the router. This seems completely obscene, but look at everything I have tried. Is there a certain protocol that just refreshes your connection if it drops under X bandwidth or goes over it? I do a ton of online gaming and really would love to keep a 64bit system as I run 8gb of ram. Thanks for any help in advance.

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you've been through quite a bit trying to resolve those internet connection drops on your Windows 7 Ultimate system. The fact that your networking hardware works well with other systems and in a different environment like Vista 32-bit suggests that the issue might be more related to configuration or settings on your Windows 7 system. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve these constant disconnects:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Update Network Card Drivers:
   • Ensure you have the latest drivers for your network cards. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause connectivity issues.
   []Check Power Management Settings:
   • Sometimes, Windows might be turning off your network adapter to save power. Disable the option to allow the computer to turn off this device to save power:
     • Go to Device Manager.
     • Locate your network adapter under "Network adapters."
     • Right-click on the adapter, go to Properties > Power Management, and uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power."
   []Reset TCP/IP Stack:
   • Resetting the TCP/IP stack can help resolve network issues. Open a Command Prompt with administrator privileges and run the following commands:
     • netsh int ip reset
     • netsh winsock reset
   []Check Network Settings:
   • Verify your network settings, such as IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers, are configured correctly.
   []Disable IPv6:
   • Disable IPv6 in your network adapter settings if you're not using it. Some networks and devices may have issues with IPv6.
   []Check Firewall and Antivirus Software:
   • Temporarily disable your firewall and antivirus software to see if they are causing the connection drops. If disabling them resolves the issue, you may need to adjust settings in these programs.
   []Network Troubleshooter:
   • Run the built-in network troubleshooter in Windows to diagnose and fix common networking problems.
2. Check Event Viewer:
   • Look for any network-related errors or warnings in the Windows Event Viewer to pinpoint the issue.

     Regarding Bandwidth and Protocol:​

   • Windows doesn't have a built-in feature to automatically refresh a connection based on bandwidth conditions. However, you can try third-party network monitoring tools that can help monitor and manage bandwidth usage. By following these steps and ensuring your network settings are correctly configured and up to date, you should be able to troubleshoot and potentially fix the internet connection drops you are experiencing on your Windows 7 Ultimate system. Feel free to try these steps and let me know if you need further assistance!