Any update on the MBP issue of dropping wireless internet connectivity from time to time? I am using a Linksys router and I have to reboot it a few times a day to keep connected. I am assuming it is a MBP or Lion issue since my wireless printer stays connected flawlessly. Thanks in advance.
Hi D,
I don't know what you've read or tried, but I'd try turning off IPv6 first:
IPv6 troubleshooting http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3802
Open System Preferences > Network> select AirPort > click on Advanced > TCP/IP > Configure IPv6 >Off > OK > Apply > Turn AirPort Off > Turn AirPort On
Open System Preferences > Network> select Ethernet > click on Advanced > TCP/IP > Configure IPv6> Off > OK > Apply
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/11395.html
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1714
And I don't know which browser/s you use, but since turned off IPv6 and gave Safari a good swift kick out the door, and use Firefox exclusively, I haven't had those annoying drops with the modem glaring red at me.
I followed tjk's advice from another thread. If you cant see an option to turn ipv6 off, set it to link-local only.
I did this yesterday and my connection has been fine since.
itaylorweb wrote:
I followed tjk's advice from another thread. If you cant see an option to turn ipv6 off, set it to link-local only.
I did this yesterday and my connection has been fine since.
Thank you for helping with this.
Thanks all for the quick replies.......
You're welcome. 😉 So did it work for you?
I have been online all day with no drops. i believe it works! Why are there still non-believers out there???
There are always non-believers out there. 😉 This is just for my own personal database balanced on shoulders. Thanks
When I signed on this morning I had to reboot the router to get connected. Someone suggested disabling the security WPA key and changing the name of the network from time to time. I am using a Linksys G 2.4 router if that makes any difference. It seems to be better, but not perfect with disabled IPV. Regards.
DrBobP wrote:
When I signed on this morning I had to reboot the router to get connected. Someone suggested disabling the security WPA key and changing the name of the network from time to time. I am using a Linksys G 2.4 router if that makes any difference. It seems to be better, but not perfect with disabled IPV. Regards.
Thanks D.
Having to reboot router once doesn't surprise me. Before adding a bunch of other variables, why not try it for a day or two the way it is?
At some point, I suggest also checking with Linksys to see if there are updates for their router.
There was indeed a firmware update for the router which I installed.....we shall see! Thanks again!
What about trying a different channel on the router? It is currently on Channel 6 which is about mid-range. Maybe there is some other device that is interfering?? What do you think?
DrBobP wrote:
What about trying a different channel on the router? It is currently on Channel 6 which is about mid-range. Maybe there is some other device that is interfering?? What do you think?
So the issue persists? Arrrggghhhh! Yes, I think trying a different channel is a good idea. And yes, there are lots of causes of potential interference, including microwave ovens. I have so many wireless devices going here, I'm surprise any of them work. I have used some that had to go because of interference, some overpowered AP, sometimes AP overpowered others, and sometimes two or more of them pretty much cancelled each other out and neither worked.
No actually, its been great. I was thinking of that one reboot I had to do the other morning. So far so good still!
DrBobP wrote:
No actually, its been great. I was thinking of that one reboot I had to do the other morning. So far so good still!
😉
Between your fix and the upgrade to OS 10.7.1, as far as I'm concerned, the connectivity issue is fixed. Haven't dropped a connection since Aug 6. Thanks again.
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