network strength

tinuviel07 SG

Hi,

when I'm using my laptop, the signal from the wireless router flickers on and off every second. So about every few seconds/minutes I will be disconnected from the internet.

However, I don't think my desktop which is connected to the same modem experiences that.

Is it normal for the signal to be so unstable?

Can singtel solve the problem if I call them? Cause last time I called them but they could do nothing about it.

Thanks for helping.

Midlusionz SG

If u do a direct connection to your lappy, is the connection stable?

iceFatboy SG

a stupid question, are you at the same location or do you move?

tinuviel07 SG

If u do a direct connection to your lappy, is the connection stable?

last time i tried direct connection, it flickers but lesser extent. now i'm not too sure...

tinuviel07 SG

a stupid question, are you at the same location or do you move?

i'm at same location

Midlusionz SG

last time i tried direct connection, it flickers but lesser extent. now i'm not too sure...

Ok tinny, u try to use direct connection for one day .. See if there's any disconnection. btw, u using DHCP?

tinuviel07 SG

Ok tinny, u try to use direct connection for one day .. See if there's any disconnection. btw, u using DHCP?

i think so... okie but i think last time i tried and it didn't work too well so i gave up using direct.. will let you know..

but hor.. you know the signal lights on the modem.. it flickers non stop leh.. like v jialat kind..

Midlusionz SG

i think so... okie but i think last time i tried and it didn't work too well so i gave up using direct.. will let you know..

but hor.. you know the signal lights on the modem.. it flickers non stop leh.. like v jialat kind..

Happened to me just that the only solution to mi is i need to change all my phone wiring. Did the tech guy come down and measure the frequency of your line? Did u use micro fliter on every phone?

kenn3th SG

let me get this straight.

your modem is connected to awireless router.

your laptop connects to the wireless router via wifi.

your computer connects to the wireless router via cable.

I dont get the meaning of flicker.

flickering is common?

seyKai SG

sometim some other wireless gadgets like house handfree phone or others are interfering the frequency of your wireless internet network

nOrmalbOi SG

Hi,

when I'm using my laptop, the signal from the wireless router flickers on and off every second. So about every few seconds/minutes I will be disconnected from the internet.

However, I don't think my desktop which is connected to the same modem experiences that.

Is it normal for the signal to be so unstable?

Can singtel solve the problem if I call them? Cause last time I called them but they could do nothing about it.

Thanks for helping.

Hey J.

when u say that the signal flickers, u mean theres a LED light on the router "signal" that flickers on and off? or the strength bar on your laptop's status bar keeps 'having and losing' the signal?

your desktop is connected to the router via cable or wifi?

throw tantrums at the Singtel helpdesk. make them check or send someone to check the houseline/modem/router.

try this: if theres a hardware wifi switch on ur laptop, switch it to off.. restart your lappie, then switch it to on again. if not, disable your wireless connection from your control panel and re-enable it, then try again.

p/s: u tried connecting to other wireless hotspots/locations?

tinuviel07 SG

Hey J.

when u say that the signal flickers, u mean theres a LED light on the router "signal" that flickers on and off? or the strength bar on your laptop's status bar keeps 'having and losing' the signal?

your desktop is connected to the router via cable or wifi?

throw tantrums at the Singtel helpdesk. make them check or send someone to check the houseline/modem/router.

p/s: u tried connecting to other wireless hotspots/locations?

wa u actually know my name hahah..

eh 1) both the light and the strength bar on the laptop flickers on and off... violently..

2) desktop connect by cable

3) mum throw before liao.. guy just ask us to buy the micro filter without even coming up the house which doesn't solve the problem

4) tried your method of restarting - no diff

5) connect at other places e.g. starbucks, ok...

could be laptop's faulty? might be lookin for new one this sun at IT fair

tinuviel07 SG

sometim some other wireless gadgets like house handfree phone or others are interfering the frequency of your wireless internet network

hmmm to my best knowledge.. no other handsfree wireless thing in my hse.. maybe my neighbour..

tinuviel07 SG

let me get this straight.

your modem is connected to awireless router.

your laptop connects to the wireless router via wifi.

your computer connects to the wireless router via cable.

I dont get the meaning of flicker.

flickering is common?

yep correct. flicker as in dc on n off

tinuviel07 SG

let me get this straight.

your modem is connected to awireless router.

your laptop connects to the wireless router via wifi.

your computer connects to the wireless router via cable.

I dont get the meaning of flicker.

flickering is common?

yup correct. flicker as in dc on n off

[J]erry SG

wa u actually know my name hahah..

eh 1) both the light and the strength bar on the laptop flickers on and off... violently..

2) desktop connect by cable

3) mum throw before liao.. guy just ask us to buy the micro filter without even coming up the house which doesn't solve the problem

4) tried your method of restarting - no diff

5) connect at other places e.g. starbucks, ok...

could be laptop's faulty? might be lookin for new one this sun at IT fair

rich.

if connect at starbucks okay/ its ur router that is the problem.

nOrmalbOi SG

wa u actually know my name hahah..

eh 1) both the light and the strength bar on the laptop flickers on and off... violently..

2) desktop connect by cable

3) mum throw before liao.. guy just ask us to buy the micro filter without even coming up the house which doesn't solve the problem

4) tried your method of restarting - no diff

5) connect at other places e.g. starbucks, ok...

could be laptop's faulty? might be lookin for new one this sun at IT fair

We know you like it raw too... :evil:

Ok, from the description, it seems like its your wireless router thats giving the headache. If its still under warranty, try calling the brand's helpdesk. Call anyway even if it isn't. At least they will help you confirm your problem.

If you going ahead and getting a new laptop, it prolly will not solve the problem. I could give you a contact for a possible better deal tho.

Babelfish SG

i have a simliar prob.. i am using wired modem connecting to my desktop.

Sometimes the internet light on the modem will come on..the DSL light will flicker and then go off too.. a few secs later the reverse of the sequence happens and connection will resume.

Any ideas why this happened? It giving me a lot frustration at times

nOrmalbOi SG

Starhub LagOnline ftw.

It might lag, but it's almost always online!

alwaysdisturbed SG

i have a simliar prob.. i am using wired modem connecting to my desktop.

Sometimes the internet light on the modem will come on..the DSL light will flicker and then go off too.. a few secs later the reverse of the sequence happens and connection will resume.

Any ideas why this happened? It giving me a lot frustration at times

line unstable?