MacBook keep disconnecting from LinkSYS WAG325N WiFi Modem/Router

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MacBook keep disconnecting from LinkSYS WAG325N WiFi Modem/Router

Hello,

I've been using my MacBook for a really long time. Over 1.5 years I had no Wi-Fi connection problems until my US Robotics 9106 Modem stopped working. I bought a nice LinkSYS WAG325N Modem. From that moment on, my MacBook started to disconnect from LinkSYS's WiFi constantly. I used every wep/web2 etc. security protocols possible. Nothing worked.

With my US Robotics I used MAC Filtering which worked perfectly. I did the same settings to LinkSYS as you can guess that didn't help at all...

I did firmware update to my modem, it even got worse so I downgrade my modem to previous version.

I read almost every forum out there, no one has came up with a solution.

If anyone has any idea how to fix this problem, please do so, I need urgent help or else I need to take my modem back before 15th day of using it is over. And try to find some modem that my MacBook would like...

Thank you.

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.2), 2 GHz Intel Core Duo / 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM

Posted on May 17, 2008 12:47 PM

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faruk Author

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May 17, 2008 12:51 PM in response to faruk

To sum up the problem;

MacBook connects to the wireless, then it disconnects after several seconds, connects back, disconnects after several seconds again. For IM programs such as MSN, iChat, AIM etc. it is impossible to chat with someone...

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faruk Author

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May 17, 2008 12:53 PM in response to faruk

I forgot to mention that, I have 2 Windows OS Notebooks, 3 Windows OS Desktops and none of them has that problem.

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faruk Author

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May 22, 2008 2:44 PM in response to faruk

I had my modem replaced. the problem continues.

I think noone has a solution to this problem except waiting for new updates.

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May 23, 2008 12:16 PM in response to faruk

Have you tried a different brand of router ?

It seems it all started when you changed to a linksys.

robin...

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faruk Author

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May 23, 2008 6:56 PM in response to Robin Bonathan

Hello,

Yes I tried with US Robotics, worked perfectly.
It worked at all caffe's wifi spots (I have no info about their modem/router)

Strange enough, I realised that, if I place my old wifi modem next to this one just connecting the power and turning the modem on, somehow macbook connects fine !? it is too weird, and nearly impossible to explain. but if I place these two modems together and connect with linksys, and the other is just on, no connection no nothing just its wifi is on, MacBook connects... but if I leave the room and go to the living room the problem occurs again.

And since all the other windows laptops connecting from living room has %85 signal power this modem is wonderful. But for a MacBook, it is nothing but pain.

If I get a chance, I'll ask a friend to bring his macbook here which is newer (core2duo) mine is core duo and see what happens.

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Answer 6

May 24, 2008 12:24 AM in response to faruk

SO you have established you only get the problem with the linksys router.

Suggestions in no particular order:-

1) Get rid of router
2) Do firmware update on router (if available)
3) make sure that you are in a single transmit type, B or G (not mixed mode), this needs to be done from router in the wifi setup, You will have to use the slower B for all if 1 computer does not have G capability. You may need to suck and see.

robin...

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faruk Author

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May 24, 2008 3:33 AM in response to Robin Bonathan

I already tried 2 & 3 and I tried swiching transmitting channels, I searched lots of forums and websites reslut is... probably your first suggestion. But how will I know the next brand I'll buy will work with MacBook?

I'm thinking about buying Belkin. Would you recommend it?

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Answer 8

May 24, 2008 5:37 AM in response to faruk

I have used belkin without problems.

Currently I use a fritz box (made by avm in Germany) because i want to use VOIP capabilities.

I would suggest you purchase a router from where you know they have a refund or exchange policy, just in case.

You could also consider the apple router if it is suitable.

If I recall correctly I think it has only been the linksys I have heard causing problems.

good luck

robin..

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faruk Author

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May 29, 2008 3:57 AM in response to faruk

The new Mac OS X 10.5.3 update did NOT help aswell... I can say it is even worse now. sigh

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May 29, 2008 7:52 PM in response to faruk

10.5.3 Has not solved any of my problems on my late 2007 version Macbook. I can get on the net with the wireless, but I cannot access the other computers on my network. Basically USELESS!!!

If I plug in, I am OK. No access with the wireless. I cannot travel with the computer

They have replaced my network card once. Now they have to replace the computer!!!

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jy00

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Jun 1, 2008 11:32 AM in response to faruk

Hello. I have also experienced this problem (and others) with Macs running 10.4 and 10.5, on a couple of different access points.

I believe there are several distinct problems, rather than just one, and have documented what I know about the problem, and some solutions that worked for me, here:

http://bbaadd.com/blog/2008/06/technology-macintosh-wifi-disconnect.html

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faruk Author

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Jun 2, 2008 12:32 PM in response to jy00

Thank you very much 🙂

I dropped bacon interval from 100 to 75.

I also visited an apple store and they told me that they get these kinds of complains a lot mosty with Zoom, Zyxel, D-Link, U.S. Robotics and LinksSYS... So I asked for advice and ofcourse they told me to get AirPort.

Seems like thats what I'd do... 😟

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faruk Author

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Jun 12, 2008 3:45 AM in response to faruk

I think latest AirPort update has fixed the problem. I've been able stay connected to WiFi for 1 hour straight. Still too early to say my problem is fixed but this update might be the solution.

Fingers crossed!..

I want iPhone 3G 😉

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faruk Author

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Jun 13, 2008 2:35 AM in response to faruk

😟 No the lastest update didn't solve the problem................ !!!

*AirPort Card Information:*

Wireless Card Type: AirPort Extreme (0x168C, 0x86)
Wireless Card Locale: Worldwide
Wireless Card Firmware Version: 1.3.5

This is what it looks like on adium the instant messenger

+You have disconnected 12:12:01+
+You have connected 12:12:23+
+You have disconnected 12:12:39+
+You have connected 12:13:32+
+You have disconnected 12:13:59+
+You have connected 12:14:41+
+You have disconnected 12:18:30+
+You have connected 12:18:48+
+You have disconnected 12:19:12+
+You have connected 12:19:26+
+You have disconnected 12:24:43+
+You have connected 12:25:01+
+You have disconnected 12:25:26+
+You have connected 12:25:40+

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rigolinr

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Jun 13, 2008 3:58 AM in response to faruk

Wow! I am thinking of getting my son a Macbook with the following specs - - I know he will want to use a router as he uses one now with my Dell. If you have an Apple router is there still a problem? Sounds like a pain...

# 2.4 Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 3MB L2 Cache
# 13.3" Glossy WideScreen (1280x800)
# 2 GB 667DDR2-667 SDRAM 2 Dimm
# 160GB SATA 5400rpm Hard Drive
# 8X Double-Layer SuperDrive
# Intel GMA X1300 144MB Shared
# 10/100/1000 LAN
# Built-in iSight Camera
# Built-in Airport Extreme 802.11g Wireless
# Built-in Bluetooth
# McAfee VirusScan Installer
# Battery

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