Three Computers, Two Connect To Network, One Doesn't - WHY?

[Lorum]

I'm stumped on this issue: I've got three computers and a wireless network. Two computers connect just fine, no problems. The third randomly drops the internet connection. It connects to networks at local hot spots just fine, and I had the hardware tested w/ no problems, it's just at home that it drops the connection. Any ideas on what the problem might be?

 

[Hefemeister]

Does this computer only loose connection in a certain part of the house? Will it loose connection when located right next to another one that does not loose connection?

 

[Lorum]

The location in the house doesn't seem to matter, but I never noticed if it only happened when it was around another computer. What would cause it to lose the connection in that case?

 

[Hefemeister]

Interference from another device like a cordless phone.

 

[mikesgroovin]

Which operating systems do these computers run?
Is the problem computer a laptop? what model is the wi-fi network adapter?
what model gateway/router are you using?

 

[BlueHeaven]

I guess I'm pointing out the obvious, but have you checked to make sure there is no limit set as to how many simultaneous connections are allowed in the router settings?

 

[Lorum]

Two run XP. The laptop (a Dell XPS we got a couple months ago, the problem computer) runs Vista. I don't know what the network adapter model, how can I check that?

I'm using a two-year-old Netgear router, how can I check if there's a limit to the number of computers I connect to it? Is this a common restriction on routers?

 

[Ab0mbs]

it sounds like you might be having an interference on the wireless device or because your using vista your drivers might be an issue (even though its a new computer it can still be an issue)