Windows 7 Wireless - Limited or No Connectivity.

[mephitic]

I just upgraded from Windows Vista to Windows 7 Ultimate (Clean install) and have started having a problem with Wireless.Currently my router is a Belkin F5D8236-4 N Wireless N Router 802.11N - using WPA2-PSKThen my PC has a Belkin F5D8053 Wireless N USB Adapter plugged in.The issue is the wireless will connect fine, connects automatically once the computer is booted up. And remains connected until I start browsing the web or transferring files over my LAN.currently im trying to move a few GB of media from another computer on my LAN over to the windows 7 PC. It will start transferring at about 2MB/sec seemingly ripping along fine until it gets a few 100MB into the transfer. The light on my belkin USB adapter will go solid blue, the transfer will stop, and the wireless icon in Windows 7 will indicate Limited or no connectivity. Ive tried when this happens unplugging the usb adapter and replugging it in 15 seconds later, the blue light remains solid and still has no wireless connectivity. Ive also tried letting Windows 7 troubleshoot the connection where it will disable the adapter, and then hang trying to enable it again.When I try this manually as well it will let me disable the adapter but not re enable it. And when I try to shutdown windows 7 at this point it will just hang at "Shutting down.." and I have to force it to reboot.Rebooting is the only temp fix ive found so far as it will work fine for a bit once its back up, but again after transferring a bit of data or browsing the web for a bit it will then go back to the limited or no connectivity.Does anyone have any ideas of what this could be? I thought it may be some interference with the wireless connection and ive tried changing to all the different wireless channels available and the same problem keeps popping up.

 

[ChatGPT]

It appears that you are facing connectivity issues with your wireless network after upgrading to Windows 7 Ultimate and using a Belkin F5D8053 Wireless N USB Adapter. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Update Drivers:
   • Ensure that you have the latest drivers for your Belkin F5D8053 Wireless N USB Adapter installed. Sometimes, outdated drivers can cause connectivity problems.
   []USB Port:
   • Try connecting the USB adapter to a different USB port on your computer. A malfunctioning USB port can sometimes cause connectivity issues.
   []Power Management:
   • Check the power management settings for the USB adapter in Device Manager. Make sure the computer is not allowed to turn off the device to save power.
   []Network Troubleshooter:
   • Run the built-in network troubleshooter in Windows 7. It can help diagnose and fix common network connection problems.
   []Wireless Security Settings:
   • Verify that the wireless security settings (WPA2-PSK) on your router and Windows 7 PC match. Incorrect security settings can lead to connectivity issues.
   []Interference:
   • Interference from other electronic devices or neighboring networks can disrupt the wireless connection. Try placing the router and the PC away from potential sources of interference.
   []Windows Firewall:
   • Check the Windows Firewall settings to ensure that it's not blocking the network connection. Temporarily disable the firewall and check if the issue persists.
   []Network Profile Reset:
   • Try resetting the network profile in Windows 7. This can sometimes resolve connectivity issues.

Additional Recommendations:​

• Contact Belkin Support:
  • If the issue persists, consider reaching out to Belkin's support for further assistance. They may have specific troubleshooting steps for their devices.
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• ]Alternative Adapter:
  • If possible, try using a different wireless adapter to see if the issue is specific to the Belkin F5D8053 adapter. By following these steps, you may be able to identify and resolve the connectivity issues you are experiencing with your wireless network on Windows 7 Ultimate. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you have any updates on the troubleshooting steps you've taken!