Slow/unstable network connection

[H. A. Jensen]

On my new ASUS Digimatrix HDTV, which is a fantastic machine, I have some
network problems.

This machine, together with 4 others, are using the same D-Link wireless
router. All with good speed and connection, but the Digimatrix.
I thought it was only the Asus WAN-card, but when using a cable the problem
is still there - though not so bad.

The problem is that when I start IE, I have to start it several times before
it really gets the info from the net. The first 3-4 times it says the usual
message about "Page not available" etc.

Of course I should return the macine, but as it is the same problem on both
network cards, I get a hinch that it is the WinXP which makes the problems.
I also have to admit that I have used an old XP CD, allthough I have updated
everything. Worst is that I can slightly recall some of the same problems
when using this CD to (re-)install WinXP on a new Dell notebook (which comes
with XP licence but no CD).

I have searched the knowledge base, but nothing.

Does anyone have an idea? Or should I wait and se if the SP2 fixes the
problems, and if not reinstall the whole thing!?!?

Best regards, Henrik - Norwaii

 

[Jim Wood]

Hi, H.A.,

Saw your post while waiting for a reply to mine... never
got one, though. Maybe they're related.

My problem turned out to be my wireless USB adapter (and
the XP computer behind it) was not being automatically
given a proper IP address by the router. I have been
advised that this sometimes happens when upgrading drivers
automatically from Microsoft.

I don't know what sort of 'infrastructure' your Sony TV
has, or even what it uses the Internet for. But if it
also is not getting a proper address from the router, you
may have to figure out how to enter the info manually. On
my XP machine, it was simply a matter of right-clicking on
the wireless 'Network Connection,' then
under 'Properties,' navigating to the 'TCP/IP entry and
plugging in the proper numbers that were given to me by a
nice lady at Linksys (my router).

But then again you say you have a similar problem with a
hardwire connection, so maybe not. Good luck.

 

[Wildman]

It may be that you are getting disconnected from the wireless network due to
an unusual anomaly associated with 802.1x authentication protocol. You can
fix it by disabling this for the wireless adapter. See
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxNetwork.htm "Network disconnects due to IEEE
802.1x protocol."