hey need some help with my wireless connection

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  1. rex2745

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    ok i got a new laptop like about a month ago i think and im using a wireless connection of course but the problem is lets say im using yahoo or aim etc it keeps disconnecting and connecting back idk wats wrong this happens to every program im in dats online could anybody help me how to fix this random disconnecting and connecting back plz
     
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    UPDATE****

    this is happening in my nephews laptop too so is defitnetly our router
     
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    bump and my router is a 2701HG-B
     
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    Since English may not be your native language, I fixed your message, here, so folks can understand it.
     
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    -.- thanks i guess... but your supposed to help me
     
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    I am? I volunteer here, just like other folks, and I am not obligated to do anything but stick to the forum rules.

    I'd say, get a decent router, and see if that cleans up the problem.

    Seems that you are not alone. You can google for more information on your router, but here is one link:

    http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20339992-2701HGB-keeps-dropping-DSL-signal
     
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    Thanks could u tell me of a real good router plus I play online games so yea I would like it if u gave me a link to a good router please and thank you
     
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    You have a combination modem/router. I don't know enough about them to give you an educated answer.

    Hopefully, someone else will drop in and offer some assistance.
     
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    how come I can't use a wireless router like the linksy ones?
     
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    I am not sure. Your current router is built into a DSL modem, I believe.

    Check with your ISP. Is that where you got your router?
     
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    yea i think yea im gonna have to check cause the router/modem i got sucks n i want a better one like a linksys so yea im gonna call
     
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    the 2wire 2701 is a decent modem/router combo. when you get disconnected look at the modem and see if you see the dsl light flashing, if it is you are dropping sync and your problem is not a wireless issue, it is a connection issue. if the dsl light is not flashing you can go into the router by surfing to 192.168.1.254(should be ), then look around and make sure the wireless signal is at max power. you can also change the channel and see if that helps.

    gl
     
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    yes the DSL lights flash alot of times and I'm guessing that happens because I play alot of online games and I would like to upgrade to a better router like a linksy one but someone said I can't because of the modem can't I still use a different router though I never even use my computer I'm always all day on wireless so why not just get a wireless router rite? AT&T can't use wireless routers?
     
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    yes the DSL lights flash alot of times and I'm guessing that happens because I play alot of online games and I would like to upgrade to a better router like a linksy one but someone said I can't because of the modem can't I still use a different router though I never even use my computer I'm always all day on wireless so why not just get a wireless router rite? AT&T can't use wireless routers?
     
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    if the dsl light is flashing, you are dropping sync you dsl is dropping out, it is not a wireless issue, call your ISP to trouble shoot the connection
     
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    oh ok but i was thinking about gettin comcast is dat better?
     

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