Wireless Adapter Shuts Down Every 10minutes, Why?
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If by „shut down” you mean it powers itself down, its obviously adapter problem (could be both software corruption or hardware malfunction). \nIf by “shut down” you mean you loose internet connection, check time of LAN DHCP lease in routers interface.
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If you have already checked the battery, what about the AC adapter cna you run it just on the mains, does it shut down. \n\nIf it doesnt shut down, it just may be that the battery is faulty  or even check the power save/optimisation settings.\n\nIf it does shut down then check the following:\n\nLaptop overheating - make sure none of the vents are blocked/clogged up, when in use.\n\nProcessor Overheating - CPU fan may be faulty, so processor starts to overheat and system shuts down to protect the processor.\n\nGet it checked out by a pro, to be safe.\n\nGood Luck\nBattery Wizard
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Usually that is going to let you know the wireless router and the wireless adapter are not communicating well or one or the other is having a problem with dhcp.  If you havent already, try unplugging your network equipment (dsl/cable modem and any additional routers/hubs/switches) you may have and restart your computer.  If that doesnt work, what model number is your speedstream and what version of windows are you using?
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One possibility is that your computer, not the AP's, is at fault....\nTry another wireless adaptor, or even another computer...\n\nStrange as it may seem, try moving out from directly below the AP.... they're actually configured to radiate horizontally, it may well be there's a "dead-spot" directly above and below.  (This could be fixed by reorienting the router antenna(e) )
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#1 - Take the router out of line. - If your problem persists, then you can eliminate the router as being bad.\n\n#2 - Make sure all of your cables are good. Just one bad cable can cause the intermittent scenario you are describing.\n\n#3 - Power cycle the modem. Turn off your computer first. Then, unplug the power cable from your modem for at least 30 seconds. Plug it back in and restart your computer. \n\n#4 - Check your Network Interface Card on your computer. \nStart \nControl Panel\nSystem\nHardware Tab\nDevice Manager\nNetwork Adapters\n\nRight click on listed adapters\nproperties\nDevice Status is? If this says your device is working properly, then this COULD eliminate this problem. Not 100% guarantee though.\n\nBorrow a friend's modem (if you can) and hook it up. This will help you determine if your modem is the culprit.\n\nStill no help?\n\nCall your service provider technical support and if you are nice, they may walk you through your problem at no charge. They will also inform you on how you can obtain a new modem, if that is the case.\n\nHope this all helps!
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Well since it's wireless, a whole bunch of problems can arise because of this. First thing to do, is check the frequency and channel that it operates on. I remmeber my wireless phone and wireless mouse were at the same frequency, and the mouse would always freeze when the phone rang. Also, if it's fairly old, check to make sure the batteries are good. Sometimes, the batteries can have such a draw, that it will cause abbrubt stopping of the product. Another thing to look out for is your USB port, and or the reciever you use for the product. Try changing your usb port, and make sure the reciever is operational.\n\nHope that helps some.
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your nic/wireless is disabled, misconfigured or dead.
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It is because your computer is unable to get an IP address from the DHCP server, which is part of the router.\n\nI think you are in a home environment so here is the way; \ncheck your wireless router and try connecting it through ethernet cable. If the device seems to be fine then look for devices like microwaves, cordless phones and other devices which share the 2.4Ghz frequency range because they interfere in your wireless connection. If the device is not connecting even with the ethernet cable then try resetting your router.\n\nIf all fails, my friend, you need to maybe get it thouroughly checked by somebody who has knowledge.
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Are you losing the connectivity from the computer or the ISP? Do you have a Modem and are the link lights on or off (and do they stay on when you try to connect).  You need to start at the source and work to the computer to define the problem.  First be sure of connectivity to your Modem or router -- If this is Okay then replace the cable (cheap and quick) if all is well to the computer it must be in the computer setting -- the best place to start is searching network connection problems and following the direction to investigate the problem.   If you are using "cable" internet those thinks need to be reset all the time under certain circumstances (power everything down for 3 min. and start powering up from the source)
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If you are using Windows on your PC then there are know problems with disconnects.  Windows will reset the WiFi connections.  You should upgrade to Service Pack 2.  See the link below ...
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IT IS NORMAL I HAVE A 50 DOLLAR MICROSOFT WIRELESS ONE AND EVEN IF YOU TURN OFF COMPUTER IT IS ALWAYS ON, ONLY THE ONES THAT HAVE A DOCK TURN OFF SO SORRY ITS ALWAYS ON. BUY LOTS OF BATTERIES
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could be drivers, loose connection , messed up connection,
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You might want to check your event viewer and see what is happening to your computer when it loses connection -\nControl panel..administrative tools..event viewer.\n\nLook at the logs and see any tcp/ip events.\n\nIf you see the connection being dropped randomly in the logs, it might be your wireless card or the drivers. try and uninstall the card completely, uninstall the drivers and then use the correct drivers- possibly from the manufacturers website.\n\nalso try and disable all security such as wep / wpa for your network and see if the problem occurs, if you still have a problem then its most possibly your wireless card drivers. Some wireless cards when the drivers are installed disable your wireless zero service and cause havoc. What kind of card are you using.. post it on here.
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few causes\n1. Your distance to access point\n2. Your laptop, has it got additional driver for the wireless chipset? make sure u install all the necessary driver after you format. \n3. Try to restart the router, or reboot it from the router settting page. \n4. check the antenna position and physical condition.\n5. try to restart the modem by unplug and plug the power\nGud luck and happy holiday also
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Yeah make sure that the mechanical switch is turned "on" on your laptop. Also, go to network connections via "my computer" and make sure that u have a wireless connection configured, if not, it only takes like 30 secs to make one, all u have to do is give it a title pretty much. Hope you get it working!
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I had a similar problem with my Motorola wireless router and Vonage phone adapter (also motorola) last week. It seems I needed to put the MAC ID of the adapter in the DMZ of the firewall on an open port ( I will admit this was still not optimal but did function and was the only work around besides disabling the network that I could find ).
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Unfortunatly there isn't an easy and inexpensive fix to the problem. There are adapters for sale at most major computer outlets like compusa, but range in price from $100.00-$200.00. I assume you have the novatel wireless card, and they are coming out with a version to fit your slot. You might contact verizon and see about an upgrade.